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    Elvis, starring Elvis Presley, was the title of a 1968 United States television special. Sponsored by The Singer Sewing Machine Company, it aired on December 3, 1968 on the NBC television network. The special is commonly referred to as the '68 Comeback Special, because of subsequent developments in Presley's career, but the soundtrack album was released simply as NBC-TV Special. It was directed and produced by Steve Binder.

    Presley's informal jamming in front of a small audience in the '68 Comeback Special is regarded as a forerunner of the so-called 'Unplugged' concept, later popularized by MTV.

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    Steve Binder on producing and directiing Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

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    Anita Mann on appearing on Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

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    Steve Binder

    Steve Binder on producing and directiing Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

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    Allan Blye

    Allan Blye on writing Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special with Chris Bearde

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    Allan Blye on working with Elvis on Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

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    Allan Blye on working with Elvis on Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special, and one night during the filming when Elvis showed up at Blye's house and gave him a private concert

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    Allan Blye on the filming of Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special in front of a live audience, and on Blye's thoughts on the special and its impact on Presley's career

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    Anita Mann

    Anita Mann on appearing on Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special

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