Decline of Independent Gas Stations (1985)
Louisiana: The State We're In
Details
Collection:LPB
Genre: Newsmagazine
Place Covered: Louisiana
Copyright Holder: Louisiana Educational Television Authority
Date Issued: 1985-03-08
Duration: 00:08:46
Subjects: OIL INDUSTRY | SERVICE STATIONS | Exxon Mobil Corporation
Contributors:
- Courtney, Beth Host
- Johnson, Ken Reporter
- Patrick, Stan Interviewee
- Usner, Dan Interviewee
- Viola, Rosario Interviewee
Description
This segment from the March 8, 1985, episode of the series “Louisiana: The State We’re In” features Ken Johnson’s report on the decline of independent gas stations due to the growth of self-service gas stations operated by oil companies, like Exxon. He interviews: Stan Patrick, former Exxon dealer; Dan Usner, the president of the Louisiana Independent Dealers Association; and Rosario Viola, Exxon dealer. Host: Beth Courtney