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American Scandal
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Alan Freed's Business Proposal
Alan Freed had the top rated show in Akron and was making over $10,000 a year. He knew his bosses were earning much more than that from advertising. When he tried to quit and take a more lucrative job at a rival station, they shut him down completely. By the time Freed could get back in the game, he was all but forgotten and broke. The classical music show is a dead-end gig. How would you like to host a rhythm and blues show? Leo Mintz has offered me a late night slot if I'll sponsor and pay for the whole thing.
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