1956, Elvis Presley appeared on NBC- TV's 'The Steve Allen Show' and

performed 'Hound Dog', to a live Hound Dog.

 

Thanks for that, Mark

 

From Elvis – Day By Day

 

The Steve Allen Show, Hudson Theater, New York City, at 8pm

 

Elvis opens with ‘I Want You, I Need You, I Love You’ backed by the Jordanaires, then performs his yet-to-be recorded showstopper,’Hound Dog’ to a nervous basset hound, while wearing the tuxedo that Steve Allen presented him with. Later he appears in a comedy skit titled ‘Range Round Up’ with Andy Griffith, Imogene Coca and Allen. His pay for the night is $5,000.

 

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At some point during the day, Steve Scholes takes the opportunity to play some demos for Elvis, among which is a ballad, ‘Any Way You Want Me’ and a rocker ‘Too Much,’ which he will go on to record.

 

At 11.30pm, Elvis appears live on the popular television interview show ‘Hy Gardner Calling!’ Asked if he has learned anything from his critics, he responds, ‘No, I haven’t. I don’t feel like I’m doing anything wrong.’ Discussing his effect on teenagers, Elvis reiterates what he has been saying all along. ‘I don’t see how any type of music would have any bad influence on people when it’s only music….I mean, how would rock ‘n’ roll music make anyone rebel against their parents?’ It is his sleepy-eyed, almost doped up appearance, though, almost certainly a conscious evocation of James Dean, that leaves the most lasting impression.

 

That makes me laugh everytime i see that show. :dance: