Elvis (1968 TV program)

Elvis, starring Elvis Presley, is a United States television special that aired on December 3, 1968 on the NBC television network. The special is commonly referred to as the 68 Comeback Special, because of subsequent developments in Presleys career. It was directed by Steve Binder and produced by Binder and Bones Howe. Music from the special was released before the broadcast, on the album Elvis NBC TV Special.

Despite huge success in both his music and acting careers following his release from the army in 1960, Presleys career had declined steadily in the years leading up to 1968. The music scene had changed dramatically since his last U.S.single in 1962, and Presley was in no doubt that bands such as the Beatles, and the British Invasion in general, were leading the swinging sixties.Partly due to the repetitive scripts and laughable song choices, as well as the general feeling that he was uncool, Presleys films had been making less money with each release and he was tiring of Hollywood. Colonel Tom Parker, Presleys manager, had found it increasingly difficult to secure the usual 1,000,000 fee for a Presley film, and had no alternative than to take a different approach. Parker negotiated a deal with NBC for 1,250,000 to finance both a television special and a film 1969s Change of Habit. ........

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