Elvis on The Roy Orbison Show |
Feb 19 2008, 08:38 PM
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Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 278 Joined: 21-November 05 Posts: 9,959 From: Devon. England. |
Is there any proof of Elvis on the Roy Orbison show in the 50's?
Is the show available on DVD? No one has showed any photo of them together in the 50's. -------------------- Frank
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Feb 19 2008, 09:00 PM
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Platinum Member Group: VIP Member No.: 314 Joined: 16-December 05 Posts: 5,093 |
Frank,
I've checked on the Internet Movie Database site, and "The Roy Orbison Show" was a 1 season only (1964) show that was produced for the U.K. I've never seen or heard tell of a weekly or semi-regular Orbison show here in the States, and know that there would have been no opportunity for Elvis to have appeared on the '64 U.K. show. I don't believe I've ever seen a picture of Elvis & Orbison together, be it 50's, 60's or 70's......Would be interested in seeing some, if any exist. -------------------- "Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem" -Ronald Reagan (Jan. 20, 1981) |
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Feb 19 2008, 09:40 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 2,036 Joined: 21-April 07 Posts: 1,179 |
Roy Orbison had a local TV show in Odessa, Texas and Elvis is rumoured to have appeared on it sometime in 1955. No film or photos from the show are known to exist and it will be interesting to see if Ernst turns anything up for his Sun project. Over the years various rumours have been doing the rounds as to the existence of this show, but so far no one has ever turned up any concrete proof. Audio recordings from some of the other Orbison shows (without Elvis, obviously) were released on a Rollercoaster CD here in the UK a few years ago.
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Feb 19 2008, 10:20 PM
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Platinum Member Group: VIP Member No.: 314 Joined: 16-December 05 Posts: 5,093 |
Roy Orbison had a local TV show in Odessa, Texas and Elvis is rumoured to have appeared on it sometime in 1955. No film or photos from the show are known to exist and it will be interesting to see if Ernst turns anything up for his Sun project. Over the years various rumours have been doing the rounds as to the existence of this show, but so far no one has ever turned up any concrete proof. Audio recordings from some of the other Orbison shows (without Elvis, obviously) were released on a Rollercoaster CD here in the UK a few years ago. That's interesting to know, Mags....Thanks! In all the years I've been an Elvis fan, have never heard this story! (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/up.gif) -------------------- "Government is not the solution to our problem; government is the problem" -Ronald Reagan (Jan. 20, 1981) |
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Feb 19 2008, 10:39 PM
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Administrator Group: Administrator Member No.: 1 Joined: 27-May 05 Posts: 17,945 From: Worcestershire, England |
Roy Orbison had a local TV show in Odessa, Texas and Elvis is rumoured to have appeared on it sometime in 1955. No film or photos from the show are known to exist and it will be interesting to see if Ernst turns anything up for his Sun project. Over the years various rumours have been doing the rounds as to the existence of this show, but so far no one has ever turned up any concrete proof. Audio recordings from some of the other Orbison shows (without Elvis, obviously) were released on a Rollercoaster CD here in the UK a few years ago. I believe that its written on Roys site somewhere ?? Think thats where i had read it before (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif) -------------------- |
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Feb 20 2008, 09:43 AM
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Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 482 Joined: 17-May 06 Posts: 26,787 From: antarctica |
Roy Orbison did a local TV show in Odessa on 31-05-55 where Elvis and Johnny Cash appeared as a guest; in old magazines there were pictures shown but I remember that Roy Orbison did not wear heavy thick spectacles and black hair.
both were Sun artists at this time too. as far as I know no audio/movie is known excists. colonel snow -------------------- |
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Feb 20 2008, 09:58 AM
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Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 278 Joined: 21-November 05 Posts: 9,959 From: Devon. England. |
Roy was on tour with the Beatles in the 60's.
Elvis was busy filming. This topic has come up onother forums and nobody can prove anything with a photo or show poster from 1955. Is there any Roy Orbison fans who can prove this about Elvis on the Roy Orbison Show? I have tried searching the Internet but no luck with old news of this. I don't recall when Roy started wearing glasses but I think he started wearing them in the early 60's and it became his trademark. -------------------- Frank
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Feb 20 2008, 11:08 AM
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Platinum Member Group: Special Members Member No.: 482 Joined: 17-May 06 Posts: 26,787 From: antarctica |
according to the book "Did Elvis sing in your home town?" by Lee Cotton (released by High Sierra books , Sacramento, Ca in 1995) the date is 14 october 1955;
the tour stopped for shows in Odessa where Roy Orbison, Johhny Cash and Elvis appeared on the local KOSA- TV to promote the evening entertainment . there were no adds in the paper "Odessa American" but there is a tour list in the Billboard magazine from 8 october 1955. the earlier mentioned 31-05-55 date seems to be wrong. colonel snow -------------------- |
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Feb 20 2008, 11:09 AM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 31 Joined: 31-May 05 Posts: 1,839 From: HIGHLANDS of SCOTLAND |
As you said Frank...it has been talked on other forums and nothing has come up to prove it one way or the other.
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Feb 20 2008, 11:15 AM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 31 Joined: 31-May 05 Posts: 1,839 From: HIGHLANDS of SCOTLAND |
But there again!?.
http://www.elvis-collectors.com/forum/view...f=1&t=35148 Someone has seen footage,in memphis last year? Still none the wiser. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif) -------------------- |
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Feb 21 2008, 06:54 AM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 371 Joined: 13-February 06 Posts: 1,221 From: Royal Palm Beach, Fl USA |
But there again!?. http://www.elvis-collectors.com/forum/view...f=1&t=35148 Someone has seen footage,in memphis last year? Still none the wiser. (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif) Well Kev, I put that up there with those who claim to have seen the poolside interview with Elvis filmed for the CBS Special. -------------------- |
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Feb 21 2008, 12:50 PM
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At The Gates Of Graceland Group: Special Members Member No.: 31 Joined: 31-May 05 Posts: 1,839 From: HIGHLANDS of SCOTLAND |
100% agree with you there Scatter...need proof.
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Feb 21 2008, 10:59 PM
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I saw the show in Memphis, the year Graceland opened. Danny Mayo was nice enough to show it to me and Janelle McComb in a hotel room as we took a break during the rain. Janelle then showed a VHS she received with outtakes from This is Elvis. Danny was going on tour with Elvis' car and more interested in 6 photo books I had just published and T-Shirt transfers than talking about the films, but did tell us he was talking with Graceland. We remained friends until his death. In 1978, I received a letter confirming the ownership of the "Pied Piper Film", but I did not have the resources to pursue it. Vic Colonna was not that interested at the time, not did he offer help in this matter, he was the only person I told.
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Feb 22 2008, 01:41 PM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Moderators Member No.: 66 Joined: 3-June 05 Posts: 4,778 From: UK |
I saw the show in Memphis, the year Graceland opened. Danny Mayo was nice enough to show it to me and Janelle McComb in a hotel room as we took a break during the rain. Janelle then showed a VHS she received with outtakes from This is Elvis. Danny was going on tour with Elvis' car and more interested in 6 photo books I had just published and T-Shirt transfers than talking about the films, but did tell us he was talking with Graceland. We remained friends until his death. In 1978, I received a letter confirming the ownership of the "Pied Piper Film", but I did not have the resources to pursue it. Vic Colonna was not that interested at the time, not did he offer help in this matter, he was the only person I told. Bruce Interesting Bruce. So many rumours about that footage. Would be something to see should it surface (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/undecided.gif) Welcome to TKC (IMG:http://elvis-tkc.com/forum2/style_emoticons/default/thumbup.gif) -------------------- Regards Shaun
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Feb 26 2008, 11:45 PM
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Platinum Member Group: Moderators Member No.: 16 Joined: 30-May 05 Posts: 8,617 From: Suffolk,England |
I saw the show in Memphis, the year Graceland opened. Danny Mayo was nice enough to show it to me and Janelle McComb in a hotel room as we took a break during the rain. Janelle then showed a VHS she received with outtakes from This is Elvis. Danny was going on tour with Elvis' car and more interested in 6 photo books I had just published and T-Shirt transfers than talking about the films, but did tell us he was talking with Graceland. We remained friends until his death. In 1978, I received a letter confirming the ownership of the "Pied Piper Film", but I did not have the resources to pursue it. Vic Colonna was not that interested at the time, not did he offer help in this matter, he was the only person I told. Bruce Thanks for the info Bruce and welcome to TKC TCE Lorraine -------------------- See How They Shine,Oh If You Need A Friend,I'm Sailing Right Behind
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Feb 27 2008, 12:28 AM
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Down in the Jungle Room Group: Special Members Member No.: 92 Joined: 8-June 05 Posts: 2,107 From: Deep In The Heart Of Dixie-USA |
Thanks Bruce and WELCOME TO TKC!! Hope you'll post about your experiences often!
I was reading the back and forth about this on another forum...would be something if it was made available for all to see. Maybe one day - hopefully in my lifetime - we will be able to see and hear all the stuff that has been stashed away for years. There has to be some rare gems carefully packed away from private sources to the attic at Graceland! We can always hope!! I was watching some old newscast and shows from Aug 16 - 17, 1977 and they interview Roy Orbinson and he said he and Elvis had been close friends and the last time he saw Elvis before he passed away was in Dec of 1976 and they talked for awhile. -------------------- Friends Because Of Elvis, Marshie/tcbndixie ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ The vision, the myth, the legend...was really just a man...blessed, respected and loved! Rest in peace sweet friend...rest in peace! ~~~ "...the image is one thing and the human being is another...it's very hard to live up to an image." Elvis: MSG-NY 1972 ~~~ "Long after I'm gone, what I did today will be heard by someone. I just want them to get the best of what I had." Quote by Elvis Presley ~~~ "...it was like he came along and whispered some dream in everybody's ear, and somehow we all dreamed it." Quote by Bruce Springsteen about Elvis ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Tupelo is where he was born Vegas is where he'd perform The World Stage is where he was known But Memphis was always his home Mayor A.C. Wharton/BW 2009 |
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