Elvis Presley’s historic 60 million viewers TV broadcast in 1957 #elvispresley #kingofrockandroll

Elvis Presley on January 6, 1957
made the last of his three appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show.
A historic broadcast where he was famously filmed
only from the waist up
due to controversy over his suggestive moves,
drawing record ratings
and solidifying his status as a cultural phenomenon.
He performed “Hound Dog,”
“Don’t Be Cruel,”
“Love Me Tender,”
Heartbreak Hotel,”
Peace in the Valley
was dedicated to the people of Hungary,
supporting their fight against communism.
Too Much,”
and “When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again.”
The TV ratings drew an enormous audience,
with estimates around 60 million viewers,
making it a landmark TV event.

Carol Burnett, Lonnie Satin, Arthur Worsley, Leny Eversong, and boxer Sugar Ray Robinson also appeared on the program.

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