Talk Louisiana

Wednesday, June 5th: Christina Melton, Mark Kram, Lee Purcell

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On the eve of the 75th anniversary of D-Day, Christina Melton of Louisiana Public Broadcasting previews an LPB documentary shedding light on a pivotal battle in WWII. Celebrated sportswriter Mark Kram talks about his definitive biography of the late, great heavyweight champion Joe Frazier, who once fought a championship bout in New Orleans. Actress Lee Purcell surveys her long and varied career which continues with a new project.

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LPBS's Christina Melton on Normandy

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Mark Kram on Joe Frazier

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