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| NBC has announced it will air "The 50th Anniversary of the Elvis Comeback Special,” in 2019 as part of a celebration of Elvis Presley's iconic 1968 special that marked his return to performing (Photo by NBC). |
LOS ANGELES – The King returns!
Celebrating one of the greatest musical events in television
history, NBC will honor a true legend when it airs “The 50th Anniversary of the
Elvis Comeback Special,” a look back at the network’s iconic 1968 special that
put Elvis Presley back on the map.
The special will air in 2019.
From Ken Ehrlich, veteran executive producer of the Grammy
Awards and a multi-Emmy Award nominee, the two-hour special will feature an
all-star group of music superstars who will pay tribute to Elvis, recreating
the spectacle – even the staging – of that legendary night.
Elvis’ Dec. 3, 1968 special was his first live television
performance since 1961 and a monumental TV event. Dressed in a black leather
jumpsuit and playing with a full band in front of an intimate audience, the
telecast was hugely popular and was, in fact, the No. 1-rated show on NBC that
season.
In addition to the musical performances, the special will
showcase rare Elvis footage, outtakes and interviews from those involved in the
special, including director Steve Binder. Whether you’re a lifelong fan or just
getting to know Elvis, this is an event not to be missed.
“The 50th Anniversary of the Elvis Comeback Special” is
executive produced by Ken Ehrlich and is produced by Ken Ehrlich Productions.
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