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Elvis '56

In 1956, a new singing sensation, Elvis Presley and his rockabilly sound, were unknown outside of the South. Relive the sights and sounds of that pivotal year through exclusive tour photographs, kinescopes of Presley's controversial TV appearances, newsreel clips and radio interviews. Footage of performances captures the explosively talented Presley on the brink of his soon-to-be superstardom.
Length 58:42 Premiere: 08/07/26

Elvis '56

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Elvis '56

Elvis Presley went from being a somewhat naive rock singer to a world-famous superstar in just one year: 1956. Performance footage and television clips reveal the legendary performer at the very beginning of his career.

  • Saturday November 28, 2026 2:00 am ET on KET2
  • Saturday November 28, 2026 1:00 am CT on KET2

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