Comeback '68 / Elvis: The Story of the Elvis Special

An in-depth behind the scenes look at the making of the '68 NBC Television Special that put Elvis back on the map, written by director/producer Steve Binder. Filled with never before told stories and classic images, the book offers fresh perspective on who Elvis was as a man and a musician. Binder recounts his tug of war with Elvis's controlling manager Colonel Parker, shares his personal battle with censors, and poignantly writes a buddy story where he ultimately gains Elvis's trust.

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Steve Binder is an EMMY and ACE award-winning producer, director, writer, educator, and Golden Globes nominee. The Los Angeles Times called his first feature film, The T.A.M.I. Show, "the greatest of all rock 'n' roll films." Steve has written, produced, and directed dozens of television specials, including multiple Diana Ross specials as well as 'Petula' with British singer Petula Clark and Harry Belafonte. He has frequently been a guest speaker at the William S. Paley Media Center in Los Angeles and New York where special evenings were devoted to his work in the entertainment industry.

In 1968, he conceived, directed, and produced ELVIS, The '68 Comeback Special. TV Guide called this landmark event "the second greatest musical moment in television history next to The Beatles debut on The Ed Sullivan Show." Steve proudly served in the US Army in Europe as an announcer for the Armed Forces Radio network. He is currently an active member of the Directors and Producers Guilds of America. Binder serves as an adjunct professor at the University of Southern California. His favorite saying is "Whatever you do in life, do it with passion."