Elvis Presley's TV Appearances

Relive the King's most iconic television moments

NOTABLE TV APPEARANCES

1954

LOUISIANA HAYRIDE

KWKH Radio (syndicated) • October 16, 1954

First major radio performance after "That's All Right" was released

Featured Songs:
  • That's All Right
  • Blue Moon of Kentucky
1956

STAGE SHOW

CBS • January 28 - March 24, 1956

Six appearances on the Tommy and Jimmy Dorsey show, performing hits like "Shake, Rattle and Roll" and "I Got a Woman"

Featured Songs:
  • Shake, Rattle and Roll
  • I Got a Woman
  • Blue Suede Shoes
1956

THE MILTON BERLE SHOW

NBC • June 5, 1956

Infamous "Hound Dog" performance with his suggestive hip movements

Featured Songs:
  • Hound Dog
  • I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
1956

THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW

NBC • July 1, 1956

Performed "Hound Dog" to a basset hound while wearing a tuxedo

Featured Songs:
  • Hound Dog
  • I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
1956

THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW

CBS • September 9, 1956

First appearance, performed to record-breaking viewership of over 60 million people

Featured Songs:
  • Don't Be Cruel
  • Love Me Tender
  • Ready Teddy
  • Hound Dog
1956

THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW

CBS • October 28, 1956

Second appearance, performed to even larger audience

Featured Songs:
  • Don't Be Cruel
  • Love Me
  • Love Me Tender
  • Hound Dog
1957

THE ED SULLIVAN SHOW

CBS • January 6, 1957

Final Ed Sullivan appearance, famously filmed only from the waist up

Featured Songs:
  • Hound Dog
  • Love Me Tender
  • Heartbreak Hotel
  • Don't Be Cruel
1956

THE MILTON BERLE SHOW

NBC • June 5, 1956

Controversial performance where Elvis performed "Hound Dog" with his signature hip movements that caused national attention.

Featured Songs:
  • Hound Dog
  • I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
1956

THE STEVE ALLEN SHOW

NBC • July 1, 1956

Famous appearance where Elvis was forced to sing "Hound Dog" to a basset hound, which he later called the most ridiculous performance of his career.

Featured Songs:
  • Hound Dog
  • I Want You, I Need You, I Love You
1960

WELCOME HOME, ELVIS

ABC • March 12, 1960

Frank Sinatra's Timex Special welcoming Elvis back from the Army. This was Elvis' first TV appearance after his military service, featuring a duet with Sinatra.

Featured Songs:
  • Fame and Fortune
  • Stuck on You
  • Witchcraft/ Love Me Tender (duet with Sinatra)
1973

ELVIS: ALOHA FROM HAWAII (REHEARSAL CONCERT)

NBC • January 12, 1973

Dress rehearsal for the historic satellite show, featuring a more relaxed Elvis and some songs not performed in the main show.

Featured Songs:
  • Johnny B. Goode
  • A Big Hunk o' Love
  • I'm So Lonesome I Could Cry

MAJOR TV SPECIALS

1968

THE '68 COMEBACK SPECIAL

NBC • December 3, 1968

Revitalized Elvis's career with raw, energetic performances featuring sit-down jam sessions and a now-iconic black leather look.

42% OF U.S. TELEVISION VIEWERS

1973

ALOHA FROM HAWAII

NBC • January 14, 1973 (April 4, 1973 in U.S.)

First concert broadcast live worldwide by satellite. Elvis performed in a white jumpsuit with American eagle designs. The show was a benefit for the Kui Lee Cancer Fund.

ESTIMATED 1 BILLION VIEWERS WORLDWIDE

1977

ELVIS IN CONCERT

CBS • October 3, 1977 (posthumous)

Documentary featuring footage from Elvis's final tour. Captured his declining health but also his enduring vocal power and stage presence.