Elvis: The Ed Sullivan Shows

1956 1 SeasonSeries

Documentary

Vintage TV show appearances by the King himself! Witness Elvis Presley's earth shattering introduction to the nation in these three unforgettable episodes from The Ed Sullivan Show, complete with a variety of entertainers and original commercials, now on video for the first time ever. 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.