Elvis (1990 TV series)

Elvis (also known as Elvis – Good Rockin' Tonight) is a short-lived American TV series about the early life of Elvis Presley. The show aired ten episodes on ABC in 1990^[1] before its cancellation due to low ratings. These ten episodes, along with three unaired episodes, were edited into a four-hour mini-series titled Elvis: The Early Years. The series starred Michael St. Gerard as Presley, Jesse Dabson, Blake Gibbons, Millie Perkins, and Billy "Green" Bush. Elvis voice-impersonator Ronnie McDowell provided the singing voice for St. Gerard on the series.

St. Gerard had played Presley twice before, in the 1989 films Great Balls of Fire! and Heart of Dixie; and once again after this series, in a 1993 episode of Quantum Leap.

Millie Perkins starred as the real Elvis's love interest in the 1961 film, Wild in the Country, here she plays his mother.

Matt Dillon and Scott Valentine were the first two choices for the role of Elvis.

Michael St. Gerard's audition was a line read, and him lip syncing to "Baby, Let's Play House". He was flown to Memphis the next day to start filming. He refused to wear blue contacts for the role.

Cast

• Michael St. Gerard as Elvis Presley
• Jesse Dabson as Scotty Moore
• Blake Gibbions as Bill Black
• Billy Green Bush as Vernon Presley
• Millie Perkins as Gladys Presley
• Kelli Williams as Mattie Walker
• Jordan Williams as Sam Phillips
• Eddy Kiihnl Elvis Photodouble-Stunt Driver

Episodes

Episode 1.Old Man (1 January 1990)

Episode 2.Four Mules (1 January 1990)

Episode 3.Moody's Blues (1 January 1990)

Episode 4.Money, Honey (6 February 1990)

Episode 5.The Storm (11 February 1990)

Episode 6.The Locket (18 February 1990)

Episode 7.Bel Air Breakdown (4 March 1990)

Episode 8.Hole in the Pocket (11 March 1990)

Episode 9.Roots (18 March 1990)

Episode 10.Sun Sessions (5 May 1990)

Episode 11.Grand Ole Opry (5 May 1990)

Episode 12.Bodyguards (12 May 1990)

Episode 13.Let It Burn (19 May 1990)

References