ln the 1950's, Elvis Presley led the rock 'it' roll revolution in music and pup culture. ln the 1960's he concentrated mainly on his successful movie career. By 1968, it had been more than seven years since le had appeared on stage in front of a live audience. In his first television special, clad in his nowiconic black leather suit, Elvis performed classic hits bath an stage since and, in sequences generally regarded as tie forerunner of today's popular "unplugged" jam sessions, with friends and original band mates. The program also included splashy production numbers. Usually referred to as the '68 Comeback Special, the actual name of the program was Elvis. Taped in June 1968 in Burbank, it first aired that December 3 rd on BC and was the network's biggest ratings victory that year as well as the season's top-rated snow. It stands today as one of the pat moments in rock music history and as a stunningly brilliant milestone in Elvis Presley's career. After this triumph Elvis poured renewed creative vigor into his recording work, wrapped up his movie contract obligations and returned full-tine to the concert stage, beginning a new exciting era of the Elvis phenomenon.