Elvis Presley

Often referred to as one of the few concept albums by Elvis, the country theme is the mainstay but it is the singing, the true passion and engagement, which marks Elvis Country as something truly exceptional. All the familiar virtues are there. The intensity. That peculiar combination of hypertension and soul. There is even a frenzied recollection of what the rock era once was, as Elvis takes on Jerry Lee Lewis' masterful 'Whole Lotta Shakin' and...

Follow the life & career of the world's most famous show business icon, Elvis Presley. This is a documentary about the performer's life on & off stage & features incredible rare moments from: Television, Movies, The Army, Interviews, Concerts, The Wedding, Las Vegas, Behind-The-Scenes footage & more! Trace his illustrious journey from Tupelo to superstardom & witness the phenomenon of Elvismania!

See Uncut: The 1st Elvis Impersonator-Range Round-Up Sketch (with Elvis, Steve Allen, Andy Griffith, & Imogene Coca)-Elvis' Army Haircut-Graceland Press Conference (back from the army)-Elvis' Cadillac Interview-Elvis Gives Away A Yacht (with Danny Thomas)-Elvis Gives Away Money (with Frank Sinatra, Bud Abbott, & Barbara Stanwyck-Las Vegas Hilton Contract Signing-Houston Astrodome Press Conference.

The definitive film about Elvis Presley in his breakthrough year: 1956. Full of performance clips from TV and public appearances, Elvis performs the songs that made him famous. Narrated by The Band's Levon Helm. Including iconic photos by the photographer who toured with Elvis that year (Al Wertheimer) who captured many intimate moments from this one year.

With a wide array of influences, rock and roll often evades definition. Its influence however, cannot be denied, sparking fiery debate from its inception. Featuring Jerry Lee Lewis, Conway Twitty, and Elvis Presley, this episode explores this profound genre.

The Music man: Harold Hill poses as a boys' band leader to con naive Iowa townsfolk. Yankee Doodle Dandy: A rousing musical depicting the life of George M. Cohan--playwright, entertainer, and composer. Singin' in the rain: Silent movies are giving way to talking pictures, and a hoofer-turned-matinée idol is caught in that bumpy transition, as well as his buddy, prospective ladylove, and shrewish co-star. Seven brides for seven brothers: When the...

Lucky Jackson arrives in town with his car literally in tow ready for the first Las Vegas Grand Prix. At least, he will be ready to race once he has the money to buy an engine. He gets the cash easily enough, but loses it when a pretty swimming pool manager takes his mind off things. It seems he will lose both the race and the girl. His problems don't get any easier when rival Elmo Mancini, a fellow racer and womaniser, gets in the way.