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Elvis is an American drama series about the early life of Elvis Presley that aired on ABC from February 6 until May 19, 1990 before its cancellation due to low ratings. These ten episodes, along with three unaired episodes, were edited into a four-hour mini-series titled Elvis: The Early Years. The series starred Michael St. Gerard as Presley, Jesse Dabson, Blake Gibbons, Millie Perkins, and Billy "Green" Bush. Elvis voice-impersonator Ronnie McDowell provided the singing voice for St. Gerard on the series.
Original Release
02/06/1990 on ABC
US Release
02/06/1990
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael St. Gerard | Elvis Presley |
| Millie Perkins | Gladys Presley |
| Billy Green Bush | Vernon Presley |
| Jesse Dabson | Scotty Moore |
| Blake Gibbons | Bill Black |
| Kelli Williams | Mattie Walker |
| Jordan Williams | Sam Phillips |
| David Graf | Bob Neal |
| Todd Bryant | Monroe |
| Richard Speight Jr. | Leon |
| # | Title | Air Date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Money, Honey | Tuesday, 06 February 1990 |
| 2 | The Storm | Sunday, 11 February 1990 |
| 3 | The Locket | Sunday, 18 February 1990 |
| 4 | Bel Air Breakdown | Sunday, 04 March 1990 |
| 5 | Hole in the Pocket | Sunday, 11 March 1990 |
| 6 | Roots | Sunday, 18 March 1990 |
| 7 | Grand Ole Opry | Saturday, 05 May 1990 |
| 8 | Sun Sessions | Saturday, 05 May 1990 |
| 9 | Bodyguards | Saturday, 12 May 1990 |
| 10 | Let It Burn | Saturday, 19 May 1990 |
| 11 | Moody's Blues | Friday, 16 November 1990 |
| 12 | Old Man | Friday, 30 November 1990 |
| 13 | Four Mules | Friday, 23 November 1990 |
Directors
Steve Miner, Arlene Sanford, Bruce Seth Green, Bethany Rooney, Michael Levine
Writers
Rick Husky, Jim McGrath, James Brett, Peter Z. Orton, Gary Markowitz, James D. Parriott
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Michael St. Gerard | Elvis Presley |
| Millie Perkins | Gladys Presley |
| Billy Green Bush | Vernon Presley |
| Jesse Dabson | Scotty Moore |
| Blake Gibbons | Bill Black |
| Kelli Williams | Mattie Walker |
| Jordan Williams | Sam Phillips |
| David Graf | Bob Neal |
| Todd Bryant | Monroe |
| Richard Speight Jr. | Leon |
| Chelcie Ross | Bill Kenney |
| James McEachin | Mose Clark |
| John Shearin | Rev. Poole |
| Wayne Dehart | Moody Williams |
| Donald Thompson | Walter |
| Renée Cline | Bobbie |
| Lukas Cain | Young Elvis |
| Jackie Stewart | Guard |
| Paul Gonsoulin | Dwayne |
| Glenda Byers | Girl at Show |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Priscilla Presley | Executive Producer |
| James D. Parriott | Executive Producer |
| Rick Husky | Executive Producer |
| Stephen Michael | Producer |
| Jerry Schilling | Producer |
| Albert J. Salzer | Producer |
