Dec 16, 2018
Justin Wilson is a Louisiana Legend. He has since passed away,
but in his life he was a beloved Cajun chef, storyteller,
comedian and poet who delighted fans around the world with his
whimsical stories, songs, genial nature, and delightful sense of
humor as he shared his Cajun recipes and heritage, through
television, radio, stage and other venues.
I loved watching Justin on PBS, standing in a kitchen, telling
stories and preparing Cajun dishes, when I was growing up. I’ll
always smile to hear his famous catchphrases—”I Garontee!” and “How
Y’all Are?!”
Confetti Park recently partnered with his estate and Justin
Wilson Southern Products LLC to help share his stories with a
new generation of children. Soon, we might see Justin again on TV!
And now you can get digital versions of his stories on Amazon and
iTunes, and enjoy them on Confetti Park!
This particular story, which was first released in 1975, is called
“The Littlest Engine That Could.” You probably know the lassic
American fairytale of a persevering little train—but this version
has a twist—A Christmas Twist! This is the story of the “happy
little train” that has to deliver presents to boys and girls over a
steep mountain pass, so that the children have a happy
Christmas.
And the other twist in this story is the lovely Cajun delivery and
humor of Justin Wilson. Learn more about Justin Wilson
Southern Products LLC.
Confetti Park
The Confetti Park radio show is a weekly 30-minute
program that streams online and airs in cities across the United
States, made available for free to all community radio stations on
the Pacifica Network. We’re going to enjoy the music of the
season all this month on every episode. There will be Christmas
carols, Hanukkah songs of light, and children’s favorites all month
long here in Confetti Park, as well as sweet stories to make you
smile. Thanks for joining me, your host, Katy Hobgood Ray!
The Confetti Park radio show and podcast is supported by
the New Orleans Jazz and Heritage
Foundation and Music Rising at Tulane University.
Thanks for listening. Remember to look for the magic in every
day!