----ORIGINALLY POSTED 18 MAY 2007----
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we just read an interesting article on the town talk's website "many rapides residents have gained fame" one resident, the town talk reporter, bill sumrall, mentions is mr. lea johnson (1896-1995) who founded the lecompte, louisiana landmark: lea's lunchroom.
according to the town talk article, on thanksgiving day 1989, mr. johnson made an appearance on the tonight show starring johnny carson. here's the clip:
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originally posted 18 may 2007
reposted 27 november 2008
reposted 26 november 2009
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edited/updated/reposted 22 november 2012
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