The Carolyn Jackson Collection, no. 25 - Interview with Tim McIntire

Duration: 0:08:24

Year Published: 1978

Format: 16mm

Sound: sound

Description: Austin television personality Carolyn Jackson interviews Tim McIntire about the film American Hot Wax, in which he portrays Alan Freed, the disc jockey credited with coining the term rock and roll. McIntire talks about his research for the part, including interviewing Freed’s son and musicians who knew him. Conversation drifts from the upcoming film, as the two discuss events of Freed’s life, his impact on radio, and McIntire’s band, Funzone.