An account of the life of Elvis Presley in the early days of his fame in the 1950s.
Where to Watch Season 1
13 Episodes
Money Honey
E1
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.
The Storm
E2
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.
The Locket
E3
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.
Bel Air Breakdown
E4
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.
Hole in the Pocket
E5
Hole in the PocketElvis gets his first royalty check and spends it on a pink Cadillac.
Moody's Blues
E6
Moody's BluesElvis (as a high school student), learns the blues from a Beale St. street musician.
Roots
E7
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.
Bodyguards
E8
BodyguardsFans start reacting to Elvis, and it becomes more than he can handle.
Grand Ole Opry
E9
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.
Sun Sessions
E10
Sun SessionsThey go back to Memphis with their tails between their legs, and struggle to record their next record.
Four Mules
E11
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.
Old Man
E12
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.
Let It Burn
E13
Let It BurnElvis is on the road with his band. He cheats on his girlfriend, and she catches him at it.
Cast of Season 1
Millie Perkins
Billy Green Bush
Michael St. Gerard
Jerry SchillingProducer
Albert J. SalzerProducer
Gary MarkowitzProducer
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