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What was scandolous about Elvis Presley on the Ed Sullivan Show?
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∙ 16y ago
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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∙ 16y ago
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∙ 17y agoThey only showed Elvis from the waist up as his grinding pelvis movements were offensive.
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∙ 11y agoHis movements combined with this vocal inflections and his use of the standing microphone (i.e. they did not have wireless microphones then).
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Who was only allowed to be shown from the waist up when they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show?
Elvis Presley's hip gyrations were once considered too racy for television
Who sent the Beatles a congratulatory telegram during the Ed Sullivan Show?
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.
What tv show did Elvis make his first appearance on?
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).
What Elvis songs were covered by Michael Jackson?
Michael Jackson has never covered an Elvis Presley song but they do share one with the same name of 'heartbreak hotel'
Ed Sullivan was the host of what show?
The late Ed Sullivan (September 28, 1901 - October 13, 1974) hosted "The Ed Sullivan Show" .
How was Elvis Presley censored?
from the wist up when he was on the ed Sullivan show
Who was the first person to perform on the Ed Sullivan Show when the show went to color tv?
Elvis Presley
Who introduced Elvis Presley on The Ed Sullivan Show on September 8 1956?
Elvis appeared on the ed Sullivan show in October 28, 1956. Thank you!!
What TV show paid Elvis Presley fifty thousand for three performances?
The Ed Sullivan show was the longest running variety show series.It aired on Sunday nights and the host was newspaper columnist Ed Sullivan whos nick name was old stone face. Ed Sullivan declared at one time that Elvis Presley would never be on his show , but due to the ratings of the Steve Allen Show when Elvis appeared on it Ed changed his mind. Elvis Presley would be payed $50,000 for three appearances . Ed Sullivan was involved in a car accident so he was not there for Elvis Presley's first appearance , Charles Laughton had the honor.the dates for the three appearances were September 9, 1956 , October 28,1956 , January 6 , 1957.
What type of music did Elvis Presley perform when he appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show in the 1950s?
Rock n' Roll
53 years ago today what hip-shaking sensation sang Don't Be Cruel on the Ed Sullivan show?
Elvis Presley
What year did Elvis become 'king'?
Elvis Presley became the King of Rock and Roll around 1956 after his appearance on The Ed Sullivan Show. He has been the greatest cultural force in the history of music.
Who was only allowed to be shown from the waist up when they appeared on The Ed Sullivan Show?
Elvis Presley's hip gyrations were once considered too racy for television
What was Ed Sullivan known for?
Ed Sullivan is best known for his weekly variety show that ran for more than 20 years, every Sunday night. Some of the most famous people in show buisness first appeared on the Ed Sullivan show. The Beattles, Elvis Presley, just to name a couple.
what date did Elvis first appear on the Ed Sullivan show?
Elvis made his first appearance on the Ed Sullivan show on September the 9th 1956.
Who was the host of that program Elvis Presley is the king of rock 'n roll?
According to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame web site: January 28, 1956: Elvis Presley makes his first appearance on network TV as a guest on Stage Show, hosted by jazz bandleaders Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey. Throughout 1956, Presley's biggest year, he will also appear on The Milton Berle Show, The Steve Allen Show and The Ed Sullivan Show.
How did Elvis Presley influence teens through the Ed Sullivan Show?
He introduced them to new musical styles that they had never heard or seen before. He showed them "a gyrating figure and suggestive gestures."
