[PAR] [TLE] Tim McIntire [SEP] Tim McIntire (July 19, 1944 – April 15, 1986) was an American character actor, probably best known for his portrayal of disc jockey Alan Freed in the film "American Hot Wax" (1978).  He portrayed country music singer George Jones in the 1981 television movie "Stand By Your Man", which was based on the best-selling autobiography by country music singer Tammy Wynette. [PAR] [TLE] Alan Freed [SEP] Albert James "Alan" Freed (December 15, 1921 – January 20, 1965) was an American disc jockey.  He became internationally known for promoting the mix of blues, country, and rhythm and blues music on the radio in the United States and Europe under the name of rock and roll.  His career was destroyed by the payola scandal that hit the broadcasting industry in the early 1960s.
[PAR] [TLE] Tim McIntire [ SEP ] Tim McIntire ( July 19 , 1944 – April 15 , 1986 ) was an American character actor , probably best known for his portrayal of disc jockey Alan Freed in the film " American Hot Wax " ( 1978 ) . He portrayed country music singer George Jones in the 1981 television movie " Stand By Your Man " , which was based on the best - selling autobiography by country music singer Tammy Wynette . [PAR] [TLE] Alan Freed [ SEP ] Albert James " Alan " Freed ( December 15 , 1921 – January 20 , 1965 ) was an American disc jockey . He became internationally known for promoting the mix of blues , country , and rhythm and blues music on the radio in the United States and Europe under the name of rock and roll . His career was destroyed by the payola scandal that hit the broadcasting industry in the early 1960s .
What scandal destroyed Tim McIntire's character's career in the film "American Hot Wax"?
What scandal destroyed Tim McIntire 's character 's career in the film " American Hot Wax " ?
the payola scandal
the payola scandal