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ABC
Mar 4, 1990

ABC
Mar 4, 1990

Elvis

Summary An interesting look at the early years of the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley (Michael St. Gerard). St. Gerard lip-syncs to country singer Ronnie McDowell. Despite overwhelmingly good criticism, the series was cancelled due to poor ratings.

Directed By: Bruce Seth Green

Written By: Peter Z. Orton

ABC
Mar 4, 1990

ABC
Mar 4, 1990

S1 • Episode 4

Bel Air Breakdown

Air Date: Mar 4, 1990

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Summary An interesting look at the early years of the king of rock and roll, Elvis Presley (Michael St. Gerard). St. Gerard lip-syncs to country singer Ronnie McDowell. Despite overwhelmingly good criticism, the series was cancelled due to poor ratings.

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Episode 1 • Feb 6, 1990

Episode 2 • Feb 11, 1990

Elvis 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.

Episode 3 • Feb 18, 1990

Elvis, 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.

Episode 4 • Mar 4, 1990

Bel Air Breakdown

Elvis, 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.

Episode 5 • Mar 11, 1990

Hole in the Pocket

Elvis gets his first royalty check and spends it on a pink Cadillac.

Episode 6 • Mar 18, 1990

Elvis, 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.

Episode 7 • May 5, 1990

Elvis 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.

Episode 8 • May 5, 1990

They go back to Memphis with their tails between their legs, and struggle to record their next record.

Episode 9 • May 12, 1990

Fans start reacting to Elvis and it becomes more than he can handle.

Episode 10 • May 19, 1990

Elvis is on the road with his band. He cheats on his girlfriend and she catches him at it.

Episode 11 • Nov 30, 1989

As a high school student, Elvis learns the blues from a Beale St. street musician.

Episode 12 • Nov 30, 1989

Scotty struggles with his duties as both Elvis' manager and guitar player.

Episode 13 • Nov 30, 1989

Elvis, Scotty and Bill book themselves at the Louisiana Hayride, the major radio show that gave Elvis his start.

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