Money Honey

Air Date:06/02/1990

Elvis records his first demo, "My Happiness". His father injures his back, and forces Elvis to support the family. A year later, Sam Phillips calls to have Elvis come back into Sun Records, and work with some musicians, Scotty Moore and Bill Black.

The Storm

Air Date:06/02/1990

Elvis tries out a few songs at Sun Records, which leads to the recording of his first record, "That’s All Right, Mama". The record is played on the air, and Elvis realizes his life is about to change.

The Locket

Air Date:11/02/1990

Elvis, Scotty and Bill play their first gig. Elvis opens with a ballad, and then tears into "Good Rockin’ Tonight", shaking his hips, driving the crowd wild. Elvis' girlfriend, fearing all the attention he is getting, gives him a locket.

Bel Air Breakdown

Air Date:01/03/1990

Elvis, Scotty and Bill go out on the road for their first tour. On the way, they encounter many troubles as they tour the country as the first rock 'n' roll group.

Hole in the Pocket

Air Date:07/03/1990

Elvis gets his first royalty check and spends it on a pink Cadillac.

Moody's Blues

Air Date:16/03/1990

Elvis (as a high school student), learns the blues from a Beale St. street musician.

Roots

Air Date:09/04/1990

Elvis, Scotty and Bill get a show in Tupelo, Mississippi. Elvis meets up with old friends, and, after his show at the local all-white high school, sits in at an all-black blues club.

Bodyguards

Air Date:05/05/1990

Fans start reacting to Elvis, and it becomes more than he can handle.

Grand Ole Opry

Air Date:05/05/1990

Elvis and the boys get the offer to perform at the Grand Ole Opry where, after their heads swell a bit, they go over like a lead balloon.

Sun Sessions

Air Date:12/05/1990

They go back to Memphis with their tails between their legs, and struggle to record their next record.

Four Mules

Air Date:19/05/1990

Elvis, Scotty and Bill book themselves at the Louisiana Hayride, the major radio show that gave Elvis his start. The subplot revolves around all of the characters being as stubborn as mules, the fourth "mule" being Sam Phillips.

Old Man

Air Date:06/06/1990

Scotty struggles as Elvis’ manager and guitar player, and, by the end of the episode, Bob Neal has become their manager, and Scotty can focus on the music.

Let It Burn

Air Date:06/06/1990

Elvis is on the road with his band. He cheats on his girlfriend, and she catches him at it.