Elvis Presley: The Searcher
The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
Overview
The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
Jerry Schilling
Creator / EP
Thom Zimny
Producer
Episodes
1. 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.
2. 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.
Cast & Crew
Elvis Presley
Self (archive footage)
Victor Linn
Self
Bill C. Malone
Self
Portia Maultsby
Self
Larry Strickland
Self
Warren Zanes
Self
