Elvis
An account of the life of Elvis Presley in the early days of his fame in the 1950s.
- 1990-1990
- 1 season
- Documentary, Drama, Music
An account of the life of Elvis Presley in the early days of his fame in the 1950s.
Season 1 Episode Guide
13 Episodes 1990
Episode 1
Money, Honey
Tue, Feb 6, 1990
Elvis records his first demo, "My Happiness". His father injures his back, and forces Elvis to support the family. A year later, Sam Phillips calls to have Elvis come back into Sun Records, and work with some musicians, Scotty Moore and Bill Black.
Episode 2
The Storm
Sun, Feb 11, 1990
Elvis tries out a few songs at Sun Records, which leads to the recording of his first record, "That's All Right, Mama". The record is played on the air, and Elvis realizes his life is about to change.
Episode 3
The Locket
Sun, Feb 18, 1990
Elvis, Scotty and Bill play their first gig. Elvis opens with a ballad, and then tears into "Good Rockin' Tonight", shaking his hips, driving the crowd wild. Elvis' girlfriend, fearing all the attention he is getting, gives him a locket.
Episode 4
Bel Air Breakdown
Sun, Mar 4, 1990
Elvis, Scotty and Bill go out on the road for their first tour. On the way, they encounter many troubles as they tour the country as the first rock 'n' roll group.
Episode 5
Hole in the Pocket
Sun, Mar 11, 1990
Elvis gets his first royalty check and spends it on a pink Cadillac.
Episode 6
Roots
Sun, Mar 18, 1990
Elvis, Scotty and Bill get a show in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis meets up with old friends, and, after his show at the local all-white high school, sits in at an all-black blues club.
Episode 7
Grand Ole Opry
Sat, May 5, 1990
Elvis and the boys get the offer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry where, after their heads swell a bit, they go over like a lead balloon.
Episode 8
Sun Sessions
Sat, May 5, 1990
They go back to Memphis with their tails between their legs, and struggle to record their next record.
Episode 9
Bodyguards
Sat, May 12, 1990
Fans start reacting to Elvis and it becomes more than he can handle.
Episode 10
Let It Burn
Sat, May 19, 1990
Elvis is on the road with his band. He cheats on his girlfriend and she catches him at it.
Episode 11
Moody's Blues
Tue, Oct 9, 1990
As a high school student, Elvis learns the blues from a Beale St. street musician.
Episode 12
Old Man
Tue, Oct 9, 1990
Scotty struggles with his duties as both Elvis' manager and guitar player.
Episode 13
Four Mules
Tue, Oct 9, 1990
Elvis, Scotty and Bill book themselves at the Louisiana Hayride, the major radio show that gave Elvis his start.