Episode 4
Elvis Presley's life as told by those who knew him best. The final part focuses on the achievements of his career and how the family regained control of his estate after his death.
Four-part series in which the story of Elvis Presley's life and career is told by those who knew him best, giving an intimate family portrayal with performance footage, personal home movies and private photographs from the Presley estate archives.
Featuring insights from Priscilla, their daughter Lisa Marie and other members of Elvis's circle of family and friends, the final part focuses on the achievements and challenges of Elvis's career.
From the early days of Sun Records we see how Elvis evolved as a recording artist and learn how his early success in Hollywood led ultimately to disappointment. The Presleys reveal how manager Colonel Parker's methods of 'taking care of business' led to problems later in Elvis's career, and how they regained control of his estate after his death to open Graceland to the public and continue to preserve his enduring legacy.
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- Fri 8 Jan 2010 23:00