15 Oct
105: Elvis Presley’s ‘68 Comeback Special
December 3, 1968 was a high point of the King’s career and a milestone of televised musical performances. This 4 hour special was 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 sang his old songs on a small stage, often alone, surrounded on all sides by a rapt audience while wearing the now famous black leather suit. It was his first television appearance in more than seven years, and it helped the King regain his throne atop the Pop Music world.