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Elvis: '68 Comeback Special: 50th Anniversary Edition

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'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.

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3rd December 1968 - 3rd December 1968
Director
Steve Binder
Producer
Steve Binder
Top Cast
Elvis PresleyScotty MooreCharlie Hodge
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Elvis: NBC TV Special Still
Elvis: NBC TV Special
3rd December 1968

Episode 1

The edited-down 'Elvis' NBC TV Special that was originally broadcast on December 3rd, 1968.

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Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1 (06/27/1968)
27th June 1968

Episode 2

The first of two "sit-down" shows recorded on 6/27/1968.

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Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2 (06/27/1968)
27th June 1968

Episode 3

The second of two "sit-down" shows recorded on 06/27/1968.

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Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1 (06/29/1968)
29th June 1968

Episode 4

The first of two "stand-up" shows recorded on 6/29/1968.

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Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2 (06/29/1968)
29th June 1968

Episode 5

The second of two "stand-up" shows recorded on 6/29/1968.

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Trouble/Guitar Man TV Show Opener (06-30-1968)
30th June 1968

Episode 6

Includes all takes and raw components of the TV Show Opener (Trouble and Guitar Man). Recorded on 06/30/1968.

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If I Can Dream TV Show Closer (06/30/1968)
30th June 1968

Episode 7

Includes multiple takes of If I Can Dream TV Show Closer. Recorded on 06/30/1968. The final take was chosen for the TV special.

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Huh-Huh-Huh Promo (06/30/1968)
30th June 1968

Episode 8

The Huh-Huh-Huh Promo. Recorded on 06/30/1968.

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Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll (06/30/1968)
30th June 1968

Episode 9

Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll. Recorded on 06/30/1968.

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If I Can Dream - Special Music Video 2004
30th June 1968

Episode 10

Recorded on 06/30/1968.

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Gospel Production Number All Takes and Raw Components
28th June 1968

Episode 11

Includes 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.

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Guitar Man Production Number All Takes and Raw Components
30th June 1968

Episode 12

Includes 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).

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Blu-ray Special Feature Re-Cut
27th June 1968

Episode 13

Includes That's All Right, Lawdy Miss Clawdy and Baby What You Want Me To Do.

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Blu-Ray Credits Roll
29th June 1968

Episode 14

Includes the original 1968 production credits for the NBC-TV special Elvis.