Series synopsis
Elvis Presley: The Searcher is an American documentary television series that premiered on HBO on April 14, 2018. It ended on April 14, 2018. It stars Elvis Presley, Victor Linn, Bill C. Malone and Portia Maultsby.
The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
Premise
The story of Elvis Presley the musical artist, a comprehensive creative journey from his childhood through the final 1976 Jungle Room recording sessions.
Premise: Elvis was a searcher
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Elvis Presley as Self (archive footage)
- Victor Linn as Self
- Bill C. Malone as Self
- Portia Maultsby as Self
- Larry Strickland as Self
- Warren Zanes as Self
- Gladys Presley as Self (archive footage)
- Preston Lauterbach as Self
Supporting cast
- Priscilla Presley as Self
- Emmylou Harris as Self
- Tom Petty as Self
- Hal Blaine as Self
- Bruce Springsteen as Self
- Tom Parker as Self (archive footage)
- Chris Bearde as Self
- Steve Binder as Self
- David Briggs as Self
- Tony Brown as Self
- Nik Cohn as Self
- Bill Ferris as Self
Guest cast
- John Lennon as Self (archive footage)
- Paul McCartney as Self (archive footage)
- George Harrison as Self (archive footage)
- Ringo Starr as Self (archive footage)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 2 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 2 | April 14, 2018 | April 14, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Part 1 The early life of singer Elvis Presley, from his musical beginnings in Tupelo, Mississippi, and Memphis Tennessee, to his unprecedented rise in fame in 1956. Following a string of hit records and memorable TV performances, Elvis becomes a movie star. |
April 14, 2018 |
| 2 |
Part 2 A string of lightweight movies in the 1960s stunts Elvis' musical growth and alienates many fans. The singer has a triumphant TV comeback in 1963. A grueling concert schedule and an increased reliance on prescription drugs takes a toll on Elvis. |
April 14, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | HBO |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 14, 2018 |
| Last aired | April 14, 2018 |
| Runtime | 100 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Saturday at 20:00:00 |