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Giveaway — Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows

August 4th, 2009 in Celebs, Classic, DVD, GiveAways, TV -

Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows: The Performances is available on DVD . The collection of Elvis’ three memorable appearances on The Ed Sullivan Show attracted a record-breaking audience when they first aired and are available for the first time ever.

Elvis Presley turned the world upside down when he was introduced to the nation in these three unforgettable episodes from The Ed Sullivan Show.  I am awed watching this young man who is unbelievably wild and a treasure of talent that you need to experience for yourself .  His sex appeal is so strong and yet so new, even now. 

You will see 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.

Post your name and Screenhead will pick the winner Wednesday, August 12, 2009.

 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

165 COMMENTS & TRACKBACKS

  1. Chrysa
    August 11th, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    Looks great! Thanks for the giveaway!

  2. Lily Kwan
    August 12th, 2009 at 12:49 am

    Please enter me into the contest. Thanks!

  3. Kenna McHugh
    August 13th, 2009 at 1:02 pm

    Yes, John Rasmussen (116) Elvis is still the King and you are the winner!

  4. Dawood
    September 10th, 2009 at 1:22 pm

    The quote of John Lennon: “Before Elvis, there was nothing.” says it all about that great artist of all times. Here I’ve tried to collect all notable tributes paid to Elvis Presley by peers:

    http://www.tributespaid.com/category/e/elvis-presley

  5. Kenna McHugh
    September 10th, 2009 at 1:34 pm

    Thanks for sharing, I like Sinatra’s quote the best.

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