Three classic moments of television are put together on one DVD with the release of Elvis' appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show. 15 performances, some of his biggest hits among them, that pulled an astonishing 60 million people to their TVs. More than simply a disc of television appearances, this is without question a chance to own a piece of history.
It would be enough to have these shows on DVD at all, but this is a pretty nice release and includes some nice bonuses (though they may or may not appeal to everyone). Presented in it's original 1.33:1 (for good or ill), the show looks better than you might expect. It doesn't claim to be remastered eight different ways, and given a full-blown visual upgrade (and you can tell if you're that sort), but it's quite a bit sharper than I thought it would be.
Share the excitement of Elvis Presley's earth shattering introduction to the nation in these three unforgettable episodes from The Ed Sullivan Show, now on DVD for the first time ever, and experience for yourself why Elvis became the legendary King of Rock and Roll! Appearing on the show Sept. 9, 1956, Elvis sent shock waves through a repressed nation with his soulful singing, wild hip gyrations and raw energy, attracting a record-breaking TV audience of more than 60 million people. Presley returned on Oct. 28, 1956, continuing to provoke ecstatic screams with hits such as "Don't Be Cruel," "Love Me Tender" and "Hound Dog." In fact, these exhilarating performances were so explosive that Elvis was filmed above the waist during his final Sullivan show appearance on January 6, 1957.
Rockin' Special Features:
- A rare home movie capturing a very early Elvis performance, shot on August 7, 1955, at Magnolia Gardens near Houston, Texas
- Elvis and Ed remembered
- Elvis is on his way! Ed Sullivan Show clips
- Special Elvis moments including an appearance by comedian John Byner
- Home movies of Elvis and Priscilla, Elvis and his friends cutting up on a film set and some of the first shots of daughter Lisa Marie
- New collectible booklet featuring liner notes by Griel Marcus
Leave a comment below and you are automatically entered to win your copy. U.S. and Canada only. Winner will be randomly selected on October 31st.
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