Elvis: King of Entertainment

Starring:Elvis Presley
Studio: Good Times Video
Product Type: DVD

Elvis - The '68 Comeback Special (Deluxe Edition DVD)

Average customer rating:

Very, very good DVD collection, but outtakes are insanely boring.
Simply electrifying!
What a special...What a DVD!!
'68 comback special
Not worth the money.....

Elvis - The '68 Comeback Special (Deluxe Edition DVD)
Starring: Elvis Presley , Tanya Lemani , Susan Henning , Barbara Burgess , and Charlie Hodge
Director: Gary Hovey , Steve Binder , and Todd Morgan
Manufacturer: Bmg Marketing
ProductGroup: DVD
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ASIN: B00025L42Q
Release Date: 2004-06-22

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Released in conjunction with a two-disc deluxe edition of Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii, the three-disc deluxe edition of Elvis's '68 Comeback Special is another incredible treasure trove of footage documenting a high point of the King's career and a milestone of televised musical performances. Taped and broadcast in 1968 after Elvis had seemingly abandoned live performing in favor of a movie career, the '68 Comeback Special was a remarkably intimate show, Elvis singing his old songs on a small stage, often alone, surrounded on all sides by a rapt audience. The show's numbers fall into three general categories: the black leather stand-up shows, in which Elvis performs solo on stage; the black leather sit-down shows, in which Elvis jams with former bandmates Scotty Moore and D.J. Fontana and others; and big production numbers, often overdone and now looking as dated as any other 1960s variety show.

In addition to the complete, uncut TV special (with the bordello number that was deemed too daring for TV), this DVD set includes both of the original stand-up shows and both of the original sit-down shows (the first was released mostly complete as One Night with You), and multiple takes of numerous production numbers. The numerous glitches and stumbles of the production numbers have limited replay value, but the complete stand-up and sit-down sessions are like gold for those who couldn't get enough of them during the 73-minute television special. Decades after the original telecast, Elvis has made another comeback. --David Horiuchi

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1. Trouble/Guitar Man - SHOW OPENER; Trouble\ Guitar Man (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 2. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 3. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 4. Heartbreak Hotel/Hound Dog/All Shook Up; Heartbreak Hotel\ Hound Dog\ All Shook Up (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 5. Can't Help Falling In Love (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 6. Jailhouse Rock (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 7. Can I borrow your little whatchacallit?/This leather suit's hot (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 8. Love Me Tender (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 9. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 10. Rock & roll music is . . . (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 11. Gospel Production Number; Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child\ Where Could I Go But To The Lord\ Up Above My Head\ Saved (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 12. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 13. Blue Christmas (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 14. Man, I just work here./No strap. (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 15. One Night (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 16. Memories (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 17. Guitar Man Production Number; Nothingville\ Guitar Man\ Let Yourself Go\ Guitar Man\ Big Boss Man\ It Hurts Me\ Guitar Man\ Little Egypt\ Trouble\ Guitar Man (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 18. If I Can Dream - Show Closer. (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 19. Credits Roll (Original December 3, 1968 Broadcast (Adapted)) 20. Elvis takes the stage. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 21. Elvis introduces band-mates. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 22. That's All Right (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 23. Heartbreak Hotel (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 24. Love Me (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 25. Swapping axes./Are we on television? (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 26. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 27. Touching body with hands./Rock & roll music is . . . (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 28. Blue Suede Shoes (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 29. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 30. Something wrong with my lip./He's gotta be crazy. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 31. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 32. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 33. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 34. Blue Christmas (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 35. Trying To Get To You (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 36. One Night - Somebody pulled the plug, man. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 37. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 38. Man, I just work here./No strap. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 39. One Night (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 40. Memories (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #1) 41. Audience warm-up./Mr. Elvis Presley. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 42. Elvis talks. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 43. Heartbreak Hotel (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 44. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 45. Elvis refers to script./Introduces band-mates. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 46. That's All Right (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 47. Are You Lonesome Tonight? (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 48. Baby, What You Want Me To Do (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 49. Can't even touch myself./You gonna get arrested, boy. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 50. Blue Suede Shoes (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 51. We don't have a strap?/Lines from MacArthur Park. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 52. One Night (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 53. Love Me (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 54. Hanky flies about./The new music./My style came from . . . (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 55. Trying To Get To You (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 56. Lawdy Miss Clawdy (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 57. Girl saves Elvis tissue lint./Never ceases to amaze me, baby. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 58. Santa Claus Is Back In Town (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 59. Blue Christmas (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 60. Tiger Man (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 61. Another tissue girl./MacArthur Park lines. (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 62. When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 63. Memories (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 64. Credits Roll (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 65. Audience warm-up./Here's Elvis Presley. (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 66. Medley: Heartbreak Hotel/One Night - Sound Goes Out.; Heartbreak Hotel\ One Night - Sound Goes Out (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 67. Medley: Heartbreak Hotel/Hound Dog/All Shook Up; Heartbreak Hotel\ Hound Dog\ All Shook Up (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 68. Can't Help Falling In Love (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 69. Jailhouse Rock (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 70. Don't Be Cruel (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 71. Blue Suede Shoes (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 72. Love Me Tender (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 73. Anybody got a handkerchief? (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 74. Trouble (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 75. Baby, What You Want Me To Do - Impromptu Jam. (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 76. If I Can Dream - Lip-Synch Performance. (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #1) 77. Audience warm-up./And it stars Elvis Presley./Heartbreak Hotel - False start.; Audience warm-up./And it stars Elvis Presley.\ Heartbreak Hotel - False Start. (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 78. Medley: Heartbreak Hotel/Hound Dog/All Shook Up; Heartbreak Hotel\ Hound Dog\ All Shook Up (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 79. Can't Help Falling In Love (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 80. Jailhouse Rock (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 81. Don't Be Cruel - Moby Dick! (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 82. Blue Suede Shoes - False start. One more time, gently. (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 83. Blue Suede Shoes (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 84. Can I borrow your little whatchacallit?/This leather suit's hot. (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 85. Love Me Tender (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 86. Preparation./Who's that strange man out there, Elvis? (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 87. Trouble - Should I be on the microphone here? (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 88. Trouble - I got my lip hung on the microphone. (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 89. Trouble/Guitar Man; Trouble\ Guitar Man (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 90. Lines from MacArthur Park and Tiptoe Through The Tulips (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 91. Trouble/Guitar Man; Trouble\ Guitar Man (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 92. If I Can Dream - Lip-Synch Performance. (Black Leather Stand-Up Show #2) 93. Trouble/Guitar Man (920 Incomplete Take. Slings chord at end.) 94. Trouble/Guitar Man (921 Incomplete Take. Ran outta breath.) 95. Trouble/Guitar Man (922 Incomplete take. You watch my clacker.) 96. Trouble/Guitar Man (923 Incomplete Take) 97. Trouble/Guitar Man (924 Incomplete Take) 98. Trouble/Guitar Man; Trouble\ Guitar Man (925 Completed take.) 99. Trouble/Guitar Man; Trouble\ Guitar Man (926 Guitar inserts. Close-up shots of hands and guitar.) 100. Trouble/Guitar Man; Trouble\ Guitar Man (927 Stills. Performance insert shots.) 101. If I Can Dream (915 False start.) 102. If I Can Dream (916 Completed take.) 103. If I Can Dream (917 Completed take.) 104. If I Can Dream (918 Completed take. Chosen for the TV special.) 105. Huh-Huh-Huh Promo (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 106. Elvis Closing Credits Without Credits Roll (Black Leather Sit-Down Show #2) 107. If I Can Dream - Special Music Video 2004 108. DVD Credits Roll (A Little Less Conversation) 109. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head; Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child\ Where Could I Go But To The Lord\ Up Above My Head (501 Completed take. Declared a good rehearsal.) 110. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head; Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child\ Where Could I Go But To The Lord\ Up Above My Head (502 Incomplete take. Dance solo problem.) 111. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head; Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child\ Where Could I Go But To The Lord\ Up Above My Head (503 Completed take.) 112. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head; Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child\ Where Could I Go But To The Lord\ Up Above My Head (504 Incomplete take. Dance solo problem.) 113. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head; Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child\ Where Could I Go But To The Lord\ Up Above My Head (505 Incomplete take. Elvis misstep on the stairs.) 114. Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child/Where Could I Go But To The Lord/Up Above My Head; Sometimes I Feel Like A Motherless Child\ Where Could I Go But To The Lord\ Up Above My Head (506 Completed take.) 115. Up Above My Head/Saved; Up Above My Head\ Saved (507 Incomplete take.) 116. Up Above My Head/Saved; Up Above My Head\ Saved (508 Incomplete take.) 117. Up Above My Head/Saved; Up Above My Head\ Saved (509 Completed take. Elvis flings tambourine to sky.) 118. Up Above My Head/Saved; Up Above My Head\ Saved (510 Completed take. Elvis wants another one.) 119. Up Above My Head/Saved; Up Above My Head\ Saved (511 Completed take. Elvis gives "outta here" thumb.) 120. Up Above My Head/Saved; Up Above My Head\ Saved (512 Completed take. Waiting for Darlene.) 121. Saved (513 Incomplete take. Problem with dancers' cue.) 122. Saved (514 Incomplete take.) 123. Saved (515 Completed take. Elvis missed his 'ho-ho, yeah.') 124. Saved (516 Completed take.) 125. Saved (517 Completed take. You got it!) 126. Saved (518 Erroneous 518 slate. 601 called but not slated. Cast chatter.) 127. Saved (602 Incomplete take. Elvis can't hear the playback.) 128. Saved (604 Completed take.) 129. Big Boss Man (101 Incomplete take. Match doesn't go out.) 130. Big Boss Man (102 Incomplete take.) 131. Big Boss Man (103 Completed take. Guitar doesn't break.) 132. Big Boss Man (104 Completed take.) 133. Big Boss Man (105 Incomplete take. Guitar strap comes undone.) 134. Big Boss Man (106 Incomplete take. Elvis cracks up.) 135. Big Boss Man (107 Completed take. Guitar doesn't break.) 136. Big Boss Man (108 Completed take.) 137. Big Boss Man (109 Completed take. Guitar doesn't quite break.) 138. Big Boss Man (110 Completed take.) 139. It Hurts Me (111 Incomplete take.) 140. It Hurts Me (112 Incomplete take. Elvis splits his pants.) 141. It Hurts Me (113 Completed take.) 142. It Hurts Me (114 Completed take.) 143. It Hurts Me (115 Completed take.) 144. It Hurts Me (116 Incomplete take. Bottle doesn't break.) 145. It Hurts Me (117 Incomplete take.) 146. It Hurts Me (118 Incomplete take. Did I anticipate?) 147. It Hurts Me (119 Incomplete take. Somebody's gonna have sore arms tomorrow.) 148. It Hurts Me (120 Completed take.) 149. It Hurts Me (121 Incomplete take. I don't know upstage from downstage.) 150. It Hurts Me (122 Incomplete take. ". . . Too blind to see" is where you walk in, Elvis.) 151. It Hurts Me (123 Incomplete take.) 152. It Hurts Me (126 Completed take.) 153. Let Yourself Go (605 False start. 601 slate label corrected. Gospel label not.) 154. Let Yourself Go (606 Completed take.) 155. Let Yourself Go (607 Completed take.) 156. Let Yourself Go (608 Incomplete take. Gospel label on slate corrected.) 157. Let Yourself Go (609 Completed take.) 158. Let Yourself Go (610 Completed take.) 159. Let Yourself Go (611 False start.) 160. Let Yourself Go (612 Nearly completed take.) 161. Let Yourself Go (613 Nearly completed take. Not to mention Bones Howe.) 162. Let Yourself Go (614 Completed take. Did I miss the lip-synch on the very last line?) 163. Let Yourself Go (615 Completed take.) 164. Let Yourself Go (616 Completed take.) 165. Let Yourself Go (617 Completed take.) 166. Bordello - Insert Shots (619 Grapes (No 618 slate) Put your warm, red grapes on mine.) 167. Bordello - Insert Shots (620 Palms together. Andy Williams sings "Downtown") 168. Bordello - Insert Shots (621 Dip) 169. Bordello - Insert Shots; I Get A Kick Out Of You\ Blues In The Night\ I Enjoy Being A Girl\ My Man\ I'm Gonna Wash That Man Right Out Of My Hair (Spooning. Phyllis Diller medley.) 170. Bordello - Insert Shots (623 Ladies dance with chairs.) 171. Bordello - Insert Shots (624 Ladies dance with chairs.) 172. Bordello - Insert Shots (625 Ladies dance with chairs.) 173. Bordello - Insert Shots (626 Ladies dance.) 174. Bordello - Insert Shots (627 Ladies dance.) 175. Bordello - Insert Shots (628 Ladies dance.) 176. Bordello - Insert Shots (629 Ladies dance.) 177. Bordello - Insert Shots (631 Ladies lounge about.) 178. Nothingville (901 No take. Elvis wants to walk this through.) 179. Nothingville (902 Completed take.) 180. Nothingville (903 Completed take.) 181. Guitar Man (904 Completed take.) 182. Guitar Man (905 Completed take.) 183. Guitar Man (907 Completed take. Plus tax. Wanna do another one, Steve?) 184. Guitar Man (908 False start.) 185. Guitar Man (909 Incomplete take. Swingin' little mother grabber.) 186. Guitar Man (910 Completed take.) 187. Guitar Man (911 Completed take.) 188. Guitar Man (1001 Completed take. My boy, my boy.) 189. Guitar Man (1002 Completed take. My boy, my boy.) 190. Guitar Man (1003 Incomplete take. Guitar strap comes undone.) 191. Guitar Man (1004 False start.) 192. Guitar Man (1005 Completed take. My girl, my girl.) 193. Guitar Man (1006 Completed take. My girl, my girl.) 194. Little Egypt/Trouble; Little Egypt\ Trouble (1007 Incomplete take. Watch that cobra. Growl and grin.) 195. Little Egypt/Trouble; Little Egypt\ Trouble (1008 No take. Topless lady band/LBJ imitation/Tinkling of Tanya/My belly, my belly.) 196. Little Egypt/Trouble; Little Egypt\ Trouble (1009 Completed take. Another one for myself.) 197. Little Egypt/Trouble; Little Egypt\ Trouble (1010 Completed take.) 198. Trouble (1011 Incomplete take. Sh--.) 199. Trouble (1012 Completed take. To spend one night witchoo.) 200. Trouble (1013 Completed take. I sho hope I got a little voice left.) 201. Trouble (1014 Incomplete take. Elvis eyeballs the mike and cracks up.) 202. Trouble (1015 Completed take. More laughter.)

Customer Reviews:

Very, very good DVD collection, but outtakes are insanely boring........2007-06-08

Love it! I watch it over, and over again. The last DVD is a bunch of takes of the same scenes like 50 times each and I didn't like that disk though. I was just watching that one in the background while I read but it drove me insane so I had to turn it off. So, to summarize: First two disks are exceptional. Its even more amazing than you'll expect it to be. However, don't bother watching the last disk. Its no good. So, gauge your decision on whether you'd buy the regular or the deluxe edition by my review. I really like elvis and I could have done without the insanely monotonous outtakes. So if you have to pay alot more for deluxe, I would definitely recommend the regular version, not deluxe.

Simply electrifying!.......2007-02-08

This is a truly remarkable DVD and essential viewing for all Elvis fans and anyone else for that matter, particularly those who have never considered themselves fans. Here the `King' shows why he was and continues to be a global phenomenon: the so-called `sit down' sequences are almost literally electrifying with Elvis reprising some of his early hits dressed in tight black leather and looking the very image of youthful health and vitality and made all the more poignant in the light of what happened less than ten years later. Although the energy of this performance manifests itself only a miniscule notch below the raw power of the earlier years he is here, arguably, at his best in terms of the quality of his singing and the sheer magnetism of his presence. His rendition of the last song, If Can Dream, is truly moving and demonstrates what an actor he could have been if he'd managed to escape from the Colonel's fetters: he makes you truly believe in what he's singing. The bonus is that you can watch each of a succession of takes that director, Steve Binder, obviously - but mysteriously - felt were necessary.

What a special...What a DVD!!.......2007-01-10

This speacial was so much fun to watch that I actually enjoyed all of the extra footage. It shows what it takes to make a show as unforgettable as this. This is an Elvis fan must have and a music or entertainment fan should have.

'68 comback special.......2006-12-12

I loved the DVD set. The actual concert is a must have for your Elvis collection. I don't prefer them but, there are alot of extras and outtakes included.

Not worth the money............2006-08-13

I wouldn't waste my money buying this dexuxe edition.....For the money I paid, it wasn't worth it.Just buy Elivis 68 speical.....Then you get youe money worth.I wish I could sell this......I like Elvis,but they should be a shame to charge what they did for this....Don't was your money.Want to buy this from me?????

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Good Overview of The King
Incredible account of the Life of a King
More doumentary and little substance
Elvis DVD-King of Entertainment
great dvd for elvis fans

Elvis: King of Entertainment
Starring: Elvis Presley
Manufacturer: Good Times Video
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Customer Reviews:

Good Overview of The King.......2007-04-17

(3 1/2 *'s) 'Elvis: King of Entertainment' is more of a documentary than it is a compilation of performances. It is an overview of the highlights of his life, his career, his performances, and his movies. As a sampler it works well. Interspersed with television performances and interviews, it is a testament to the phenomena that Elvis is and was. The only drawback is that the brief touches of each highlight will only be teasing and never really satisfying. Seeing footage of his army induction, his wedding, and early as well as Las Vegas performances are an interesting draw.

(Avoid by all means the companion video 'Elvis: Rare moments with the King,' which is published by the same company, is shorter, and repeats the highlights here. With almost no musical samples, the latter is almost more an archive of only sociological importance.)

Incredible account of the Life of a King.......2007-03-29

This DVD is one of the most comprehensive documentaries of the King's history. It starts during the war years and documents the influence the local charismatic churches had on his life. A great deal of the video coverage is a first for Elvis fans. The account then continues on through his meteoric climb to fame, shows TV footage not seen before and continues on through his movie career to his return as a live entertainer enchanting the world. A tuely worthwhile account for all you Elvis fans out there.

More doumentary and little substance.......2007-01-07

Not bad for a 'history of elvis' type program. Not much at all in the way of any performing. It moves slow and tends to lose you in the first 15 minutes or so. If you want to learn about how elvis got to be "Elvis" then this would be a good disc. If you are looking for simply his shows & songs, this is the wrong DVD.

Elvis DVD-King of Entertainment.......2006-08-24

Arrived in good time. Looks great. Have not watched it since it is a Christmas gift. Trust all is well.

great dvd for elvis fans.......2006-06-30

I really enjoyed this dvd, it has rare moments of elvis. : )

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Where's the ' surround sound '?
poor!
Great late 60s TV
THE KING AT HIS BEST!
Elvis '68 ComeBack Special , ( THE KING RETURNS )

Elvis - '68 Comeback Special
Starring: Elvis Presley , Tanya Lemani , Susan Henning , Barbara Burgess , and Charlie Hodge
Director: Gary Hovey , Steve Binder , and Todd Morgan
Manufacturer: Lightyear Video
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Five years before he achieved broadcast history with his legendary 1973 global satellite telecast, Elvis: Aloha from Hawaii, Elvis Presley brought a less grandiose but far more urgent mission to this Christmas season network special: isolated from his original audience after a long sojourn on Hollywood soundstages, and threatened by the vibrancy and social gravity of rock, the King sought nothing less than to reclaim his throne.

More than three decades later, what has since become known as Elvis: '68 Comeback Special looms as the Memphis icon's most substantial achievement as a stage performer. If the candy-colored sets and hyperactive choreography of its larger production numbers smack of its network packagers' desperation to be hip, Elvis himself rises to a riveting, assured performance at the peak of his powers. Looking fit and relaxed, and sheathed in black leather, he covers a shrewd song list encompassing early rockabilly hits, gospel (albeit rendered unintentionally hilarious by its florid dance routines), and comparatively restrained ballads.

Standout performances include two intimate stage sets that put him literally within his fans' reach, most strikingly in a brief reunion with four of his earliest bandmates (including guitarist Scotty Moore and drummer D.J. Fontana). The latter segment is only a brief sample of a session posthumously released on video as One Night with You, which is, if anything, even better than this terrific portrait of a towering American artist. --Sam Sutherland

Customer Reviews:

Where's the ' surround sound '?.......2005-02-17

I originally purchased this item in May 2004.
I gave the disc oly 3 stars because of its Monophonic soundtrack!It had been advertised as 5.1, NOT 1.0 !!
Video was OK but not spectacular.
Caveat Emptor !!!
Edd
iegolden@shaw.ca

poor!.......2005-02-05

Elvis Presley's 68 Comeback Special is a poor concert. Many songs are turned into medley's(who only wants to hear a partial song?). Also Elvis's performance just isn't anygood, and the setlist leaves a lot to be desired. Not enough big hits, and I hate the gospel medley, awful!

Great late 60s TV.......2004-04-19

This program was taped at the NBC studios in Burbank. If you notice, some of the shots are clearer than others. This is because NBC was transitioning from one (older) set of color cameras to a newer set of color cameras. This was a real shift in technology at the time.... from tube cameras to transistorized cameras. You can see the different cameras in the background, behind the audience.

THE KING AT HIS BEST!.......2004-04-12

The 1968 comeback special is Elvis at his best. After years of
Elvis doing movies,this special shows Elvis in front of a live
audience singing some of his number 1 hits. Also you see different segments with his original band members. A cool karate
number but the coolest thing is the opening number.(If your looking for trouble you come to the right place.) Trust me, this
dvd is a must for any Elvis fan.

Elvis '68 ComeBack Special , ( THE KING RETURNS ).......2003-05-03

Elvis The 1968 ComeBack Special I Think Was Great But This DVD Edition Cuts Out 2 Parts And I've Got The Original VHS By Virgin Video But I Also Have The DVD Edition The DVD Is Not Bad I Think Elvis Looks So Cool And So Great After All His Movies In Hollywood I Think The '68 ComeBack Proved He Was Still The King Of Rock 'N' Roll And To Me And I'm Only 12 But That's Not The Pont Elvis Will Always Be The King Of Rock 'N' Roll To Me.
Clinton Horton

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One for the Price of Two, but It's Still a Bargain...If That Makes Sense
2 pack? Mine wasn't

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Double dose of the King! In King of Entertainment, This special tribute to the King looks back over his life, his times, and his career, including his movies, TV performances, army days, wedding, concerts, comedy sketches, interviews and behind-the-scenes footage. Rare Moments is a jam-packed historic documentary of Elvis appearances on TV and in newsreels from the 50's to the 70's. Showcasing Presley as his fans knew and loved him.

Customer Reviews:

One for the Price of Two, but It's Still a Bargain...If That Makes Sense.......2007-04-17

(2 *'s) 'Elvis: Rare moments with the King,' is published by the same company that released 'Elvis: King of Entertainment'. It is shorter and repeats the highlights of the latter. With almost no musical samples, '...Rare Moments...' is almost more an archive of Elvis's sociological importance. It is interesting to see him interviewed on guest TV performances, but '...King of Entertainment...' has all of the best moments presented here plus some snippets of musical and film performances.

(3 1/2 *'s) 'Elvis: King of Entertainment' is more of a documentary than it is a compilation of performances. An overview of the highlights of his life, his career, his performances, and his movies, it makes a fine sampler. Interspersed with television performances and interviews, it is a testament to the phenomena that Elvis is and was. The only drawback is that the brief touches of each highlight will only be teasing and never really satisfying. Seeing footage of his army induction, his wedding, and early as well as Las Vegas performances are an interesting draw.

2 pack? Mine wasn't.......2005-02-08

It is called a "2 pack" but I had only 1 DVD recorded on both sides. This DVD has a lot of the great old B&W as well as color footage. Elvis from birth, then as a kid, in high school & with mom & dad. Then the usual early footage (or pieces of) from The Tommy Dorsey "stage show", the Tupelo concert with Elvis in black, the AWFUL Steve Allen show "tumbleweed" skit, Ed Sullivan, Milton Berle (on stage & on a ship), Hy Gardner calling, the "gas station fight" court room scene and the Frank Sinatra show; the things that most true Elvis fans have all seen repeatedly. There is, of course, the Army footage, the wedding shots, the 68 special, Aloha from Hawaii, many shots of Graceland, assorted 70's footage (from Elvis on tour, Las Vegas & the 3 press interviews) and even some clips from his movies (but not all of them). And it ends with many scenes from his final days and the aftermath. Although this DVD is really very well done, my only complaint is that 90% of the material on side 1, IS ON SIDE 2! And I do mean 90%! I only paid $5 for this so I am not mad but Goodtimes should know better than to try this. As with all Elvis documentaries, this one doesn't show the good stuff much longer than a few seconds. I'd really like to see the "Youth Benefit Concert", (where Elvis is really Elvis! [arm swinging & pelvis pumping], played in it's entirety with the right sound track. We always see the same 15 second clip with some other song dubbed in and that's it. Anyone know where I can find it? My advice here is to enjoy this one, but don't pay too much for it, only one side is really needed.

Elvis the Final Chapter, and Elvis the King in Hollywood Set

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Elvis the Final Chapter, and Elvis the King in Hollywood Set

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