December 3, 1968 was important in the annals of rock history as it marked the broadcast on NBC of Elvis’ comeback TV special, recorded six months earlier. His popularity had slipped in recent years, so the safe original concept was an hour of Christmas songs. That idea morphed into part standard TV show with a few songs in front of various backdrops, and part Elvis and friends jamming in the round before a live audience - a forerunner to MTV Unplugged. His black leather outfit became iconic, and he was actually having fun doing the old stuff. The ratings were decent and the show re-launched his performing career. No doubt, Elvis was BACK.
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