Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition
Overview
'68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition is the definitive chronicle of the now legendary NBC-TV show Elvis. After years of making formulaic movies, Elvis was finally unleashed to perform live again on an intimate stage with his original sidemen, Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana. Playing "That's All Right," "Heartbreak Hotel," "Lawdy Miss Clawdy," and many of his great hits, the sheer rawness and excitement of the performances attracted unanimous critical acclaim. Greil Marcus in his book Mystery Train said "If ever there was a music that could bleed, this was it." NBC-TV's Elvis is as raw and inspirational today as it was in 1968. This 50th Anniversary Edition includes all the known recordings from RCA's vault and all the videotaped performances are here for the first time on Blu-ray.
Key Crew
Director: Steve Binder
Producer: Steve Binder
Top Cast
Elvis Presley
Self
Scotty Moore
Self - guitar
Charlie Hodge
Self
D.J. Fontana
Self
Alan Fortas
Self
Seasons
Season 1 (1968)
No overview available.
14 episodes
Episodes
Episode 1: Elvis: NBC TV Special
1968-12-03The edited-down 'Elvis' NBC TV Special that was originally broadcast on December 3rd, 1968.
Runtime: 57 minEpisode 2: Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 (06/27/1968)
1968-06-27The first of two "sit-down" shows recorded on 6/27/1968.
Runtime: 52 minEpisode 3: Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2 (06/27/1968)
1968-06-27The second of two "sit-down" shows recorded on 06/27/1968.
Runtime: 52 minEpisode 4: Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1 (06/29/1968)
1968-06-29The first of two "stand-up" shows recorded on 6/29/1968.
Runtime: 31 minEpisode 5: Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2 (06/29/1968)
1968-06-29The second of two "stand-up" shows recorded on 6/29/1968.
Runtime: 34 minEpisode 6: Trouble/Guitar Man TV Show Opener (06-30-1968)
1968-06-30Includes all takes and raw components of the TV Show Opener (Trouble and Guitar Man). Recorded on 06/30/1968.
Runtime: 26 minEpisode 7: If I Can Dream TV Show Closer (06/30/1968)
1968-06-30Includes multiple takes of If I Can Dream TV Show Closer. Recorded on 06/30/1968. The final take was chosen for the TV special.
Runtime: 11 minEpisode 8: Huh-Huh-Huh Promo (06/30/1968)
1968-06-30The Huh-Huh-Huh Promo. Recorded on 06/30/1968.
Runtime: 2 minEpisode 9: Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll (06/30/1968)
1968-06-30Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll. Recorded on 06/30/1968.
Runtime: 2 minEpisode 10: If I Can Dream - Special Music Video 2004
1968-06-30Recorded on 06/30/1968.
Runtime: 3 minEpisode 11: Gospel Production Number All Takes and Raw Components
1968-06-28Includes multiple takes on Sometimes I Feel Like a Motherless Child, Where Could I Go But to the Lord, Up Above My Head and Saved. Recorded on 06/28/1968.
Runtime: 55 minEpisode 12: Guitar Man Production Number All Takes and Raw Components
1968-06-30Includes multiple takes on Big Boss Man (06/27/1968), It Hurts Me (06/27/1968), Let Yourself Go (06/28/1968), Nothingville (06/30/1968), Guitar Man (06/30/1968), Little Egypt (06/30/1968) and Trouble (06/30/1968).
Runtime: 126 minEpisode 13: Blu-ray Special Feature Re-Cut
1968-06-27Includes That's All Right, Lawdy Miss Clawdy and Baby What You Want Me To Do.
Runtime: 12 minEpisode 14: Blu-Ray Credits Roll
1968-06-29Includes the original 1968 production credits for the NBC-TV special Elvis.
Runtime: 3 min
