Comments on: TCM Pick O’ The Day: Happy Birthday Elvis

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By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 04:02:10 +0000

“A Star is Born” is another movie Elvis could have been in. Barbra Streisand wanted him, and they met to talk about it. Elvis was very excited about it. Col. Parker put an end to that—He did not want Elvis’ name to be under (second fiddle) Barbra Streisand’s. Elvis did not care. He wanted the role. Needless to say, Chris Christofferson played that part in the movie.

Quote from JEB, “Elvis may never have been discovered by the world but for Parker – we may never know. But we do know there were a lot of mistakes made by Parker after Elvis got out of the army.”

JEB…Col. Parker took 50% of Elvis’ earnings while he was alive. Elvis agreed and signed contracts to that affect.

I was 10 years old when Elvis died…I cried for hours that night. My parents didn’t know what to do. I am 41 years old….ugh

“King Creole” and “Change of Habit” are my most favorite Elvis movies. Carolyn Jones and Mary Tyler Moore….respectively!!!

**edited to add…Yes, that stupid test came up before this post. hahaha Life is funny and great!**

By: Gail

Gail — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 03:50:30 +0000

I have been trying diligently to post my Elvis thoughts, but it’s just not happening. Test Test Test……If this stupid test comes up…Noooo!!!

By: Libertas Fan No. 1

Libertas Fan No. 1 — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 20:49:22 +0000

Mr. Nolte,

What happened to Jason Apuzzo and his wife? I hope that they didn’t run afoul of some Hollywood leftist and end up in the ocean. I’d love to see a link to Libertas in your blogroll.

By: JEB

JEB — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:25:11 +0000

Attmay:

West Side Story isn’t the worst of it. Parker was born in The Netherlands and was afraid he wouldn’t be able to get a passport and so Elvis never toured abroad. Think what he could have made if he had gone to Japan and Asia and Europe. Then there is the fact he took a lot more than 10% of what Elvis earned.

The fact that his estate grew so much larger than it did when he was alive says something about the poor job Parker did managing Elvis’ career. Elvis may never have been discovered by the world but for Parker – we may never know. But we do know there were a lot of mistakes made by Parker after Elvis got out of the army.

By: Attmay

Attmay — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:07:46 +0000

Col. Tom Parker was the epitome of artist mismanagement. He cost Elvis the role of Tony in the film of West Side Story, which could only have changed the trajectory of his film career for the better. Elvis planned to fire him several times but never went through with it because he disliked direct confrontation.

Sheldon, I think Kit might have been kidding.

By: Rather Read

Rather Read — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 17:00:25 +0000

I’ve never seen an Elvis movie (and I really don’t want to) but I remember the comeback special vividly. What charisma!

Elvis never won a Grammy award for his rock records, but he did win several for his gospel music. The King was nothing if not versatile.

By: nonannystate

nonannystate — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 16:30:31 +0000

Yes, “King Creole” is the best of Elvis’ movies. I’ve read that during the production of the movie Col. Parker warned Curtiz and those around Elvis not to turn Elvis into a “real” actor. I suspect Parker worried that he might lose control of Elvis. Michael Curtiz is truly one of my favorite directors from the golden age…an amazing career and tackled many genres. He seemed to have an affinity for action, especially the Errol Flynn variety. According to Flynn’s autobiography, Curtiz was driven to distraction by Flynn’s onset antics and often referred to Flynn as “son-of-a-beech” with his thick Hungarian accent.

Do try to check out “Roustabout” for the teaming of Elvis with the wonderful Barbara Stanwyck. Jack Albertson also appears as a supporting player. Not a great movie but not as bad as some and Stanwyck is always worth seeing.

Happy Elvis Day to all!

By: Brownie

Brownie — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:59:20 +0000

Yep. Elvis Presley Day for sure. Also, August 16, the day Elvis left the building for good is remembered. Special guy, sad story. Bless him.

By: JEB

JEB — Thu, 08 Jan 2009 15:33:27 +0000

Elvis let the Colonel put him in the post-army movies that were so below the potential he showed in King Creole that it’s a shame Elvis felt such loyalty to Parker.

But the 1968 Comeback Special on NBC showed what Elvis had, even after all those dreadful movies, and why the country went bonkers over him in 1956. Elvis, in black leather sitting next to his fans, oozed sexuality and charisma as he sang his old songs.

Anyone that only knows Elvis from his overweight Vegas days or the cheesy movies in the 60’s needs to watch him in the comeback special. Any doubts about the magic of Elvis will be forgotten.