Synopsis
An account of the life of Elvis Presley in the early days of his fame in the 1950s.
Episodes
Season 11
Money HoneyElvis records his first demo, "My Happiness". His father injures his back, and forces Elvis to support the family. A year later, Sam Phillips calls to have Elvis come back into Sun Records, and work with some musicians, Scotty Moore and Bill Black.30m2
The StormElvis tries out a few songs at Sun Records, which leads to the recording of his first record, "That’s All Right, Mama". The record is played on the air, and Elvis realizes his life is about to change.30m3
The LocketElvis, Scotty and Bill play their first gig. Elvis opens with a ballad, and then tears into "Good Rockin’ Tonight", shaking his hips, driving the crowd wild. Elvis' girlfriend, fearing all the attention he is getting, gives him a locket.30m4
Bel Air BreakdownElvis, Scotty and Bill go out on the road for their first tour. On the way, they encounter many troubles as they tour the country as the first rock 'n' roll group.30m5
Hole in the PocketElvis gets his first royalty check and spends it on a pink Cadillac.30m6
Moody's BluesElvis (as a high school student), learns the blues from a Beale St. street musician.30m7
RootsElvis, Scotty and Bill get a show in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis meets up with old friends, and, after his show at the local all-white high school, sits in at an all-black blues club.30m8
BodyguardsFans start reacting to Elvis, and it becomes more than he can handle.30m9
Grand Ole OpryElvis and the boys get the offer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry where, after their heads swell a bit, they go over like a lead balloon.30m10
Sun SessionsThey go back to Memphis with their tails between their legs, and struggle to record their next record.30m11
Four MulesElvis, Scotty and Bill book themselves at the Louisiana Hayride, the major radio show that gave Elvis his start. The subplot revolves around all of the characters being as stubborn as mules, the fourth "mule" being Sam Phillips.30m12
Old ManScotty struggles as Elvis’ manager and guitar player, and, by the end of the episode, Bob Neal has become their manager, and Scotty can focus on the music.30m13
Let It BurnElvis is on the road with his band. He cheats on his girlfriend, and she catches him at it.30m
Money HoneyElvis records his first demo, "My Happiness". His father injures his back, and forces Elvis to support the family. A year later, Sam Phillips calls to have Elvis come back into Sun Records, and work with some musicians, Scotty Moore and Bill Black.30m2The StormElvis tries out a few songs at Sun Records, which leads to the recording of his first record, "That’s All Right, Mama". The record is played on the air, and Elvis realizes his life is about to change.30m3The LocketElvis, Scotty and Bill play their first gig. Elvis opens with a ballad, and then tears into "Good Rockin’ Tonight", shaking his hips, driving the crowd wild. Elvis' girlfriend, fearing all the attention he is getting, gives him a locket.30m4Bel Air BreakdownElvis, Scotty and Bill go out on the road for their first tour. On the way, they encounter many troubles as they tour the country as the first rock 'n' roll group.30m5Hole in the PocketElvis gets his first royalty check and spends it on a pink Cadillac.30m6Moody's BluesElvis (as a high school student), learns the blues from a Beale St. street musician.30m7RootsElvis, Scotty and Bill get a show in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis meets up with old friends, and, after his show at the local all-white high school, sits in at an all-black blues club.30m8BodyguardsFans start reacting to Elvis, and it becomes more than he can handle.30m9Grand Ole OpryElvis and the boys get the offer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry where, after their heads swell a bit, they go over like a lead balloon.30m10Sun SessionsThey go back to Memphis with their tails between their legs, and struggle to record their next record.30m11Four MulesElvis, Scotty and Bill book themselves at the Louisiana Hayride, the major radio show that gave Elvis his start. The subplot revolves around all of the characters being as stubborn as mules, the fourth "mule" being Sam Phillips.30m12Old ManScotty struggles as Elvis’ manager and guitar player, and, by the end of the episode, Bob Neal has become their manager, and Scotty can focus on the music.30m13Let It BurnElvis is on the road with his band. He cheats on his girlfriend, and she catches him at it.30mCast
