Elvis: iconoclastic phenomenon, inciting hysteria in teenagers and indignation in parents. On his way to the top he combined the R&B of the Mississippi delta with rockabilly and tapped into the turbulent forces of youth, sexuality, class, and race, transforming American culture. This ABC News program anchored by Peter Jennings documents the early years of Elvis Presley’s career, beginning with his first hits with Sun Records. In the words of John Lennon, "Before Elvis there was nothing." (43 minutes)

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