Elvis’ Longtime Friend Jerry Schilling On Growing Up With The King Of Rock | This Morning

Elvis’ closest friend and confidant, Jerry Schilling, joins us on the sofa to share his memories of the King of Rock ‘n’ Roll. Jerry was part of Elvis’ ‘Memphis Mafia’ - made up of the star’s close circle - and he lived in Graceland for a decade with The King. And in celebration of Elvis, Jerry is gearing up to be a special guest at the upcoming Very Best of Elvis In Concert with the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra - it’s sure to have you all shook up.
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[@brendawilkinson6988]

I love Jerry.Loyal and dignified. He was a true friend to Elvis.Even more so a life long friend to Lisa Marie.

[@brendawilkinson6988]

I love how he says 'My friend.. a genius'

[@JennyWren1118]

Jerry should tell more of his stories before it's too late. We want to hear his voice, his stories with his voice. He is amazing. Jerry is amazing.

[@lewisbuckles5794]

He does in his book " ME AND A GUY NAMED ELVIS " a awesome book

[@SandraL-gh1pd]

@@lewisbuckles5794 He needs to speak against the film.

[@lewisbuckles5794]

@@SandraL-gh1pd I agree

[@silvanacovos8115]

I agree with you .

[@claireee6958]

He has tonnes of story’s, he’s also got a book… plenty of information and story’s from the Memphis members on KZbin too

[@andrewmanzi7512]

I have seen many videos from everyone connected to Elvis, I have always thought Jerry is one of the most genuine and honest with his recollections.

[@highflyingbird6467]

Jerry was the real deal, A true friend to Elvis throughout the years.

[@joycekanadet481]

JERRY IS DEF THE 💎 OF THE "PRESLEY FAM!!! DONT KNOW HIM PERSONALLY BUT GOTTA SAY I 💜 HIM!!! SUCH AN AMAZING SOUL!! GOD BLESS YA JERRY

[@CE83576]

I love Elvis. Jerry is lovely and a true friend to Elvis and Lisa Marie ❤

[@alexcarratu5554]

Jerry is an authentic soul. Jerry knew Elvis since 1954 and has always been highly spoken of Elvis. Thank you for your kindness to Elvis and us, Jerry. You're a first-class gentleman.

[@Lwyse96]

Jerry's still looking great at 81. Can't believe he's that age. 👍

[@Laismendes2756]

Também não acredito está muito bem.

[@aholman4571]

Love Jerry. He is so genuine and loyal. Love his smile too. Handsome man. Most of all. He remained a true and devoted friend to Elvis and his family. Too bad our Elvis did not stay on and grew old with Jerry. That would be wonderful.

[@JessicaFraser-qm7ys]

Great interview, Jerry is so nice and dignified. I loved Elvis , and he had a great friend in Jerry!

[@neysarodriguez9622]

Love Jerry! Thank you for loving Elvis so much 🙏🏻♥️

[@michellewells2246]

Jerry Schilling was such a good friend to Elvis

[@LindaAndolfi]

Can't wait to see Elvis and yourself Jerry at the 02. So excited ❤

[@Jeri_C11]

Great interview. Jerry was one of Elvis’s very loyal friend. When he heard about his death, he was driving and they played a song and said “ this is from the late Elvis Presley “& Jerry was so shocked and had an accident in which he went off the road and hit a wall & broke his hand or wrist. Proving not good to drive if somebody’s given you bad news. Poor guy was in the middle of driving when he hears it on the radio. Jerry Schillings book is very interesting. 😊❤❤

[@NouredinElaazizi]

Bobmarley

[@NouredinElaazizi]

Playbobmàrley

[@NouredinElaazizi]

Kuñgfù

[@my56chevy]

Jerry is such a loyal and classy guy. He truly cared about his friend Elvis!!

[@belinda35_77]

we love you jerry ♡

[@Kyle-rj8gi]

Jerry is incredibly sincere. A true friend

[@davidnewgent2138]

The man is a legend in his own right!!! God bless the king 👑

[@jazminratzlaff5357]

Love Jerry Schilling, true best friend of Elvis and the Presley Family. Great interview. What a gentleman. ❤️

[@jackiehowse8554]

Jerry Schilling is a wonderful friend to the family and so loyal. Would love to meet him.

[@opencurtin]

One of the few guys left who knew Elvis from the early days right up to near the end .

[@susancanete6533]

I born 1965,, when I grown up, I adore Elvis and his song were all lovely😊

[@madalynmak1952]

Jerry Shilling and Larry Geller, both loved Elvis unconditionally.

[@sheilapickral1840]

Those three DEFINITELY ❣️❣️❣️

[@shanekingston7453]

Not Larry Gellar.

[@IreneMundfeld]

Don't forget J.D.Sumner 😊

[@sheilapickral1840]

@@shanekingston7453 Absolutely….he knew ELVIS from a very young age…even before ELVIS BECAME A PHENOMENAL ❣️❣️❣️🌹 I do believe that LINDA THOMPSON WAS A TRUE FRIEND…. I believe she was real. She was very good to him and tried so very hard to help him. I’m glad he had her for the 4 years they were together ❣️ I believe she really was there for him. Even PRISCILLA AT ONE TIME I BELIEVE SHE REALLY DID LOVE HIM. I do. I also believe that Larry was real and true to ELVIS.

[@sheilapickral1840]

@@IreneMundfeld I do believe that LARRY WAS A TRUE FRIEND ALSO❣️

[@CatsandJp]

Seen this man plenty of times in various interviews…Elvis was never given the opportunity to tour the world because of Colonial Tom Parker…he was too worried he would loose money..which eventually he did…I first saw Elvis in Blue Hawaii when I was a kid….and every year in Australia we have the Elvis festival in Parkes NSW with impersonators, Cadillac cars, rock n roll bands…everyone gets dressed up…..it is so much fun..people come from all over the world…it’s the best week anyone can spend..❤️🇦🇺🇦🇺

[@karenstanley964]

Absolutely amazing

[@kathy-t5q]

Love how Elvis wanted Jerry to stay for the birth of his baby. Elvis Wanted him there. For those saying he was a “hanger on” is just not true. And, it’s an insult to Elvis. I love how he called Jerry when he was going to meet Nixon. That adventure is Gold.

[@obeyvk4232]

Could listen 4 ever

[@travelsaddict8952]

I was at the O² show four years ago, it was great.

[@barbcollins]

He was from the ground up with Elvis!❤

[@KingsleyThomson-j1w]

Jerry was a true friend to Elvis all through his life and to Lisa Marie as well god bless you Jerry and thank you for your loyalty to this great man,, RIP Elvis and Lisa Marie together again ❤️🌺

[@davidharrison3399]

True legends don’t live forever.

[@tonitonitonitonitoni]

Jerry schilling and Charlie hodge was elvis Presleys true friends both of them in interviews you can see the hurt in their eyes when they talk about elvis sadly Charlie has passed away both were and are so genuine when they talk about elvis

[@Minnie-ci6zw]

Great interview about Elvis my idol x

[@madalynmak1952]

Wish they could do a show like that in Florida. Please try.

[@neysarodriguez9622]

Yes Florida 👍🏻

[@sylviamoreta1361]

I saw Elvis very last concert in Las Vegas December 1976 before he died in 1977.

[@kevinmchugh5997]

He was telling and interesting story and he was rudely interrupted by Alison Hammond. That is so annoying!

[@belinda35_77]

you have one of elvis' true and loving friends on.. who knew him like no other.. who never embellishes his experiences or is self serving in his recollections(like the couple other living family/friends) our last living direct link to elvis, only to spend his precious time talking over him and interrupting him seriously tf!?!?!? just shut up and let him share his precious memories..who knows how many more chances we'll have getting jerry on record talking about his friend! bless his sweet soul ~

[@sarahgordino6695]

Love Jerry, would love to interview him one day (off the record ;). This interview was a bit all over the place though. He's getting on in years. lol. Bless him.

[@egonenedit9444]

Elvis è e sarà sempre il migliore in assoluto 🔝👑⚡❤️ Elvis the best the greatest all of the time Forever ❤️Elvis ❤️Goddess Marilyn Oh Marilyn and Elvis🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝🔝

[@sabinebrignell7210]

Awesome!

[@louishoulton1425]

I would love to meet Mr.. Jerry Schilling longtime Friend of Elvis I love hearing him talk about Elvis

[@gailvarchula5542]

JERRY SCHILLING WAS A. GOOD FRIEND TO ELVIS VERY SINCERE & TRUSTWORTHY & GOOD FRIEND TO LISA TILL HER END. BEST TO YOU. ❤

[@mrchips4489]

Of the MM, Billie Smith was probably closest to Elvis; he was a double first cousin and spent years with Elvis from early childhood on.

[@understandingelvis2675]

Great interview with Jerry.

[@1Jameskelly]

I just hope it's coming to dublin IRELAND

[@zerobertoferreiradasilva8892]

Eu tenho grande admiração Por você jerry.

[@Marichka-v8p]

Элвис - ❤,❤❤! Джерри -❤

[@pamelamcabee3094]

😢...❤...

[@all4elvis35]

Yes read the book me and a guy named Elvis I would like to take his hand

[@patriciaprice9533]

He bought Linda Thompson a house and I believe he bought Gingers Mom a house.

[@andrealynell89]

❤

[@SOLDIERTOSOLDIERHQ]

AMAZING HOW LITTLE RESEARCH THESE TWO DID FOR SUCH A BIG MEMPHIS MAFIA MEMBER, ELVIS WOULD HAVE WALKED OFF!

[@rosemarydoherty2716]

Why didn't Jerry not come to the Scotland gig.

[@juanabarrientos2358]

Ochenta años?.. se ve muy bien

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

I so wish he went after Priscilla for that film of lies. She threw everyone left in Elvis World under the bus for what reason besides money???

[@loukiasykallou4266]

Elvis was not strong enough to say NO to Parker. Maybe he was insecure thinking that if he would change manager he would lose everything. It was a big error to do mediocre films for so many years. Parker did not see Elvis as an artist , he was interesting only about money and Elvis knew that but he did not make anything to change the things. Such a big star with an enormous talent but unfortunatelly without a strong personality. Sleeping pills and food will not solve our problems. Action, decisions and responsability help more but I do not make any critic because he got famous at early age, his mother died early so it was difficult to manage all those matters. He definitely needed a psycology support.

[@ellenw391]

I think it was mostly that Elvis was raised to obey his parents. And since he made his uneducated Dad his business manager, he listened to him when he shouldn't have. Don't get me wrong. I think Vernon deeply loved his son. BUT he never should have been in that position, and made choices out of fear of going broke again. This is well documented. Marty Lacker spoke of BEGGING Elvis to invest his money so it could work for him versus Elvis working like a dog, so The Colonel could take half. Vernon was too scared. Everyone around him has similar stories.

[@loukiasykallou4266]

@@ellenw391He created a life style (cars, women, parties, spending money) that finally trapped him and killed him because he was locked in his own image. People are getting old, times are changing and he was giving his battle to keep this image on top because he had no choice. He once said " I am tired to be Elvis" . That said everything. His father was surely in the wrong position but anyway Elvis did not listen to nobody. The only responsable for this tragic end was Elvis.

[@Jeri_C11]

@@coollady2179Very true. Those conditions got worse and dogged him his whole life. He felt that if he took prescription drugs, it’d be ok. He had too much trust in Drs. The more he took and became tolerant of, the amount and variety kept increasing. Today with data bases, it would have been picked up. Died so young. 😢💔🌹🌹🎸🎸🕺🏻🕺🏻🎤🎤

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

@@ellenw391 Please don't disrespect Vernon Elvis wanted his Dad in that position --- from the beginning - Elvis was petrified of being POOR Ever Again --- He didn't TRUST Others either for his money - He trusted His Daddy!!!!! Who cares what others wanted --- That's what Elvis wanted

[@HeavenlyPresley-Tonya]

@@loukiasykallou4266 Elvis' Tragic end was HEALTH ISSUES Not Prescriptions --- Heart High Blood Pressure Twisted Colon - Pre-Diabetic - He was dying -- Kathy Westmoreland and others KNEW He was - He told Kathy Westmoreland How sick He was --- He didn't tell people -- He didn't want to burden others as Kathy said --

[@catalinaortoljo2821]

The only one from the Memphis Mafia who didn't betray him. 💔

[@eileengleeson7851]

Great Guy Jerry Schilling im glad Priscilla has him as a loyal friend by her side ❤Long may they shine 🙏🙏❤❤

[@lewisbuckles5794]

He bought his maid a house

[@patriciaprice9533]

I believe her name was Mary Jenkins.

[@lewisbuckles5794]

@@patriciaprice9533 That's her

[@jamesadcock5235]

Did Brian Wilson ever meet elvis

[@Gaz_Spurs]

Yes.

[@timsvensson6530]

Yes. Met him in the spring of 1975 at RCA recording studios in Hollywood. Elvis was recording his album "Today" and Brian was recording in another studio nearby.

[@andrewmiller4885]

Such a lovely man. How he can be friends with Priscilla with all the vitriol she has spat out about Elvis over the years boggles my mind. The rest of the Memphis Mafia have never had anything good to say about Priscilla including members of Elvis's own family. Why Jerry Shilling has remained so very close to her for near on 60 years now makes no sense to me at all. Thank you for this video.

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

Yeas Jerry was a true friend to Elvis. Number 1. Geller was number 2. Charlie Hodge was number 3. No one else comes close to these three in the loyalty category.

[@JakeHughes-zq5cv]

Also Charlie hodge

[@stevepomeroy-rockin-pa-realtor]

@@JakeHughes-zq5cv I agree

[@annd2350]

mmmmm no.

[@TerryLH]

Except for Billy Smith

[@PetsNPatients]

Some one is impersonating him on Facebook, shameful.

[@DarkSkies72]

It’s all about you, Jerry 🙄

[@derekgreer876]

Elvis also bought his long time cook,a house.

[@高山章子-b6m]

Elvis never thoght divorcedwrfe Pricilla occupied Glaceland Jerriy couldn't Lisa'slast Jerriy aporogize for Elvis

[@Seabluemalachite]

Dewy

[@Elvista]

Jerry did not grow up with EP and he is not who y'all believe he is. Jerry Schilling and P'zilla Beaulieu need to stop.....anyone who's a true Elvis fan knows what I'm talking about. If you aren't, you ain't got nothing to argue for here✋🏼

[@juanabarrientos2358]

Elviis Presley vive en benton arkansas y ahora se llama Bob Joyce...

[@bernicemask7872]

That is not Elvis

[@maxbluenose25]

Jerry was never a good friend of Elvis hes just as bad as the other leeches oh ye and his affair with miss gold digger

[@kathy-t5q]

Lol. Not true.

[@dewman0269]

Agreed...He's just as bad as the rest of the MM guys who continued to make money off of Elvis's name after his death...even to this day, and Gellar too...after Elvis died a few of the guys all tried to say that they were Elvis's best friend...they use the word friend so many times in their interviews it's laughable...Wayne Newton did it too...He always referred to Elvis not by his name but as his "dear friend"... The only one who never made a dime off Elvis's name and could've was his private nurse and she would always mention that when talking about him...

[@johnvaughan8293]

Jerry was a great friend to Elvis,also to Lisa.I don't care if he makes money from his connection to Elvis ,he is one of the last of the memphis mafia and soon enough we won't have the opportunity to hear these stories. Jerry keep up fantastic fantastic work keeping Elvis memories alive. Begrudgers are always around they are not important.

[@DarkSkies72]

Poor Jerry, he’s had that haircut for 80 years. He’s always been an Elvis sycophant.

[@youtubeuserthinker]

We know more about you than him from your comment.

[@VTVT1306]

The only good MM member

[@moniquefeuillet9464]

Elvis l a m y dehors 3 ans avant sa mort ils ont eu une grosse dispute. Lisa marie a vu sa mere et jerry. Faire une chose. Et lisa marie l a dis a. Son pere. D ou la dispute. Et mettre jerry dehors !!!

[@barbarahughes8041]

He was always watching out for Lisa Marie Presley ..he did it for Elvis to the day she died..and he's always there for Priscilla too..Elvis is watching out for Jerry what a great friend Elvis had and he's the only one left of the Memphis mafia all the rest of them is with Elvis and Lisa Marie..God bless Jerry..✝️✨️🙏✨️🥰✌️👍✨️👑✨️🎙🎶🎶🎸🇺🇲

[@truthhitman7473]

A lot of people still believe Elvis was a racist. This is because the creators of all the documentaries made about Elvis deliberately leave out and exclude the relationship Elvis had with the black community. They only document the black influence on his music. Elvis was friends with Muhammad Ali, James Brown, Jackie Wilson, Brooke Benton , BB King and many others. He hired black cooks and security and gave them a job for LIFE. He also bought a house for one of his female cooks.

[@ramonatepel1701]

He is good looking he is a great humen being and he cared about lisa ❤

[@hennystapper7009]

ThanQ Jerry for what you did for Elvis and Lisa ❤🙏✌🌈☀️💫

[@ou8126]

Jesus, let the man finish his sentence!😡😡

[@patdoe5242]

Jerry was a good friend and loved Elvis

[@marlenegiuliano6566]

The interviewers interviewing Mr Schilling interrupted him so much he can hardly finish a sentence.

[@Lighttanguitar]

I really appreciated the things Jerry had to say. However, it would’ve been nice if the interviewers slowed down a bit and not ask two questions at a time so that Jerry could only just manage to answer one of them.

[@queenbee2371]

I have more respect for Jerry than ANYONE connected to Elvis ... he truly loved and cared for him.

[@ELLE-qi5nj]

Merci cher Jerry , il a tellement admiré, aimé Elvis, 🥲 c’est beau il lui voue toujours une admiration sans borne, bonjour de France 🤗

[@janiceleighton7348]

Jerry was hardly around in later years soooooo

[@kathrynenderby5997]

I’m a huge fan of elvis Presley’s I love 💕 elviss music and flims too love those elvis pictures behind jerry schilling and I always live elvis tcb ⚡️🕺my dream is to visit Graceland 11:18am thanks tcb ⚡️I always live elvis tcb ⚡️🕺6:37pm

[@avrilbeverley7820]

I have a ticket for Newcastle arena on saturday 28th .to see elvis , Jerry didn't mention Newcastle.,!!

[@Seabluemalachite]

Sadly I Wondering if he was drugged. It happens 😊

[@elvisrevisited]

Jerry always talks as he was elvis best friend ,he puts importance on himself , and he of course is very close to prisilla , when she did not stay in touch with the others except Jo esposito , I would say Elvis had more of a friendship with red and sonny more than jerry

[@slackburngirl8593]

I would have to disagree with that one. Charlie Hodge and Jerry Schilling were the most faithful to him. They both truly loved him. They all loved him but the others betrayed him eventually. Elvis thought that they all loved him as much as he loved them all. He found out differently and it broke his heart. Even though they were not married anymore Elvis was still sharing with Priscilla and PRiscilla knew they betrayed him. She lived through everything that Elvis every did for them. I would have been so disgusted that I would want to kick their teeth in . I completely understand where Jerry is coming from when he speaks . He is speaking about HIS experience. How it was for HIM with Elvis . He was like a brother to Elvis especially early on because he was almost a decade younger to start . This explanation should give some perspective. Jerry Schilling was a true friend.

[@elvisrevisited]

@slackburngirl8593 Was it not elvis who warned Jerry about being to close to prisilla, that how prisilla told it , I think prisilla liked Jerry more than a friend , was it also not true told by prisilla hersrlf that elvis did not make kove to her much, we also all know elvis was never faithful to any woman he was with , elvis was sleeping with his German secretary Elizabeth same time he had prisilla in his bed , he also had his girlfriend he went back to in America after he left Germany anita wood , elvis I believe would also have took red and sonny back on to work for him , they got fired because they tried to stop him taking drugs and the people getting it to him , as for prisilla when she left elvis she was not in love with him anymore , prisilla cares about prisilla and the money from elvis presley enterprises

[@denisescott9351]

I'm going can't wait ❤

[@EmmaDee]

Jerry, how many of y’all are still with us? Is Sonny, Red? What a sad story…..Jerry, your loyalty to Elvis and the Presley family is honorable and wish you’d spend as much time as possible with Riley so she can continue to carry on her family’s legacy. I know she’s such a fine young lady to carry on the family name.

[@ruthwilson3908]

If priscilla presley wouldn't have spoken up for her daughter there would be know graceland. Those people would have auctioned off that house or sold it for money. And lisa would have nothing to look forward to and trust would be gone and she would have been without priscilla presley talk what you know and stay out of priscilla pockets. None of you could or would have done for lisa marie what priscilla presley did for her child. And jerry aswell you dont know what was going on in the live of elvis and jerry they you go reading those lies again.

[@ツングース]

world　Elvis'sfans　supported　Graceland　for　a　long　time. don't　give　credit　to　only　Priscilla　Bealiue! Elvis　didn't　think　divorced'swife　Priscilla　Bealiue　occupied　Graceland.

[@kathy-t5q]

Someone’s been at the Gaffer’s home brew. 😂😂😂

[@Seabluemalachite]

Luv beach girls haha

[@Seabluemalachite]

Hello Sir