The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
Episodes
Part 1
The early life of singer Elvis Presley, from his musical beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Memphis Tennessee, to his unprecedented rise in fame in 1956. Following a string of hit records and memorable TV performances, Elvis becomes a movie star.
Part 2
A string of lightweight movies in the 1960s stunts Elvis' musical growth and alienates many fans. The singer has a triumphant TV comeback in 1963. A grueling concert schedule and an increased reliance on prescription drugs takes a toll on Elvis.
Top Cast
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
Victor Linn
Self
Bill C. Malone
Self
Portia Maultsby
Self
Larry Strickland
Self
Warren Zanes
Self
Gladys Presley
Self (archive footage)
Preston Lauterbach
Self
Priscilla Presley
Self
Emmylou Harris
Self
