In the 1950's, Rock 'n Roll was considered scandalous music. It was unlike any previous music. Elvis Presley was considered shocking for his music and his sensuality but especially because many people thought his hip movements were obscene or at least overtly sexual. Ed Sullivan had him on his TV Show but the cameras were only allowed to film him from the waist up. His mannerisms were nothing like today, he basically shook his hips from side to side.
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Elvis Presley's hip gyrations were once considered too racy for television
Col. Tom Parker, Elvis Presley's manager. Prior to their second appearance on the show (from Miami), Richard Rodgers (of Rodgers and Hammerstein fame) sent them congratulations.
The Dorsey Brothers Show. The Milton Berle Show. The Ed Sullivan Show. Welcome Home Elvis Show hosted by Frank Sinatra in 1960 after Elvis' stint in the US Army (i.e. from 1958 through 1960). "Elvis" sponsored by Singer in 1968 otherwise known as; The Comeback Special, the 68 special, Elvis' 1968 special, etc. Elvis' Aloha from Hawaii show in 1973 which was the first TV show broadcast by satellite around the world to an estimated audience of 1 billion people. Elvis' CBS special in 1977 (which was a live concert performance).
Michael Jackson has never covered an Elvis Presley song but they do share one with the same name of 'heartbreak hotel'
The late Ed Sullivan (September 28, 1901 - October 13, 1974) hosted "The Ed Sullivan Show" .