Elvis Presley: News Report of His Funeral and CBS Special - August 18, 1977

[@Fultonfalcons86]

I was laying on the couch at 8 years old and it came across the TV I remember my grandmother lost it he left a mark on this world that will never be matched ...........

[@michillene]

The world stood still that horrible day..It was shocking he died so young..Still miss him and always will.

[@thomasharrison3126]

I remember these Special reports that night, & several more.

[@rustyruss2962]

Me too I cried I was 16

[@56cadd]

Roscoe Scott Holloway.

[@tp5776]

Elvis died when I was 15, and the news was like a close friend had died. The world was not prepared for this shocker at all.

[@kevinnicks6561]

Yeah I was 13

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

In 2024 i still miss elvis❤

[@marciaholloway6311]

I remember this well... I was only 4 years old. But remember this well... He passed away on my Di's (granny betty) birthday.. His music was a big part of my childhood.. My Mama and Di were always listening to Elvis and my love for Elvis music is still ongoing.. He IS THE KING..

[@Steger13]

I was 6 when he died. I remember still seeingthe news on tv.

[@alwayssme]

ok so picture this that i was 7 when i heard of our president being shot and killed, JFK those tragic memories stay with us

[@deborahbaines1711]

On my bucket list all I want to do is go to Graceland I love Elvis he with the King like no other any going to be the king for years to come

[@josephhewes4894]

I hope you enjoy your visit... Best wishes for a speedy recovery...

[@quickdraw2532]

Why have you not been able to go?

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

Graceland is the most depressing place I have ever visited.

[@holtridge7337]

I can't go because I have an anxiety disorder and can't travel.

[@anthonyangeli256]

Nice job Joe. I remember that day very well. He was one of the best. RIP Elvis

[@stevelehman7637]

Elvis could sing any kind of song. Religious, ballads, rockabilly, country, pop, rock & roll, you name it Elvis would be able to sing that song. Elvis put his heart and soul into the music. Many people were touched by Elvis in all walks of life. I have been a fan for over 64 years now. I am a fan for life. Watched his movies. Saw every last one of them. My favorite were, Love Me Tender, Flaming Star, Jailhouse Rock, Kissing Cousin's, Viva Las Vegas. I liked them all. Songs which were my favorites were, Don't Be Cruel, Suspicious Minds, Love Me Tender, Return To Sender, just to name a few. Thank you for sharing this with us. Long live Elvis in our hearts!

[@robanderson7471]

Thanks for posting 1977 "social media " broadcast. Television radio newspapers were all we had back then.

[@georgemusic4all4seasons]

This is great news footage and I cant thank you enough for posting it.

[@colinwestwood921]

August 16th 1977. The day the world stopped.......🙇‍♂️

[@urfever]

This was so touching. I was born 4 years after he passed away and i love Elvis so much. #elvis

[@AndrewDavis-mt5zo]

I remember it like it was yesterday...I was 9yrs old, in the kitchen and my mother walked into the kitchen crying as if a relative or a long lost friend had passed away. Years later my mother said that she wasn't really a fan of Elvis when she growing up; more Pat Boone...but on that day I guess we were all fans of Elvis!

[@brucevongunten8507]

Hail to the one & only king of rock N roll

[@naheimjudane7617]

Yea. LITTLE RICHARD

[@Imagodfollower]

I remember elvis I was also fifteen when he died & I will never ever forget him & hopefully my kids wont let his music die once I'm gone. Elvis was / will always be the best entertainer in the world. He was only a man but an awesome man /entertainer & no one will ever come close to Elvis Presley R.I.P beautiful man.

[@dammitttman8]

I was 13, he was the same age of my mother at the time. God rest his soul, and family. My mother is carrying on still!! 84 years of age

[@maggieanderson3778]

The day Elvis died was the hardest day of my life. I had just gotten home from work and a friend of mine called and told me that Elvis had dued. She was always kidding me for being an Elvis fan. I just said, "Ok Phyllis whatever you say". She said, "No really, turn on the TV". So I did. Oh my gosh. She was right. I told her I'd call her back. I hung up and called my best friend in Omaha. God bless her, Donna was already crying. We talked and she was saying that she had just seen him when he was in downtown Omaha. Then I hung up and sat there with the TV going in the back ground as my boys came in from school. One asked me what was wrong as he said that he turned to the TV when the newcaster mentioned Elvis' name. The love of Presley ran straight thru our family. I just felt like I had to do something. While the boys sat on the floor and watched the TV I was going to make dinner. But then my Mother called. I was completely surprized, she was crying too. She just kept saying how sorry she was. I told her, it was going to be OK. "I don't know how we'll make it OK but I'll try." These were the days way before cell phones and even wireless phones. So there I sat at the dining room table and called everyone that I thought might like to know. I had loved Elvis for over twenty years. Now it has been over 63 years, When I see the funeral procession chills run down my spine and it's 1977 all over again. Now things are coming out that he was taking all the mediiiiiication that Dr. Nick had given him. Then we learned that it was these prescriptions that killed our Elvis. No matter how old you were when you learned Elvis was gone when you hear it again & again and you feel the same. p.s.Hey God, if you happen to have a free moment today will you tell Elvis we love and miss him.

[@andrewmiller4885]

Beautiful story , thank you so very much . I was not a huge fan at the time of Elvis's death , My mother was, and it broke her heart the day he died . I could not understand how someone who was not a family member and who you really didn't know could have that impact on someone . In the last 44 years since his death I have found out how and why Elvis had that impact on people the world over . I get it now, I didn't then . So many things i could say here , however I'll conclude by saying God gave that dear man everything , and I think we saw and felt his spirit which was pure gold . Elvis Aaron Presley has been called...".A Prince From Another Planet ." I prefer to call him a gift from above to us all. His voice and person makes us all feel better when we are down . I love the way you concluded your comment and I will say Amen to that . Thank you again .

[@deborahbaines1711]

I love Elvis since I was a little girl I'm 62 years old now they think I got cancer in my left kidney and it's one thing I want to do

[@Shelley550]

Yes me too as a kid ñ grew up on him, unfortunately never got to see him ~ my best wishes of good health for u 🙏🏼 thankfully can still live on 1 kidney Bless u

[@rustyruss2962]

GodBless u my Prayers are with u ❤️🙏

[@56cadd]

Drink apple cider vinegar in pineapple juice, 20/80 mix to detox kidneys.!

[@helloitsme-w9n]

I was 17. Thanks for sharing this.

[@dannielsen8786]

Still remember Elvis died when i was nine years.

[@w.s8676]

I was 9 yrs old and just got off the bus and walked in the house and they announced it on tv...i was shocked and saddened

[@marketapaluvova6141]

ELVIS PRESLEY BOZSKY ZPEVAK CZ HVEZDA VYŠLA 🙏🙏💝💝🌹🌹💯👌💫😇😭💞💞

[@andrewmiller4885]

Chosen !...........from above , and his maker gifted him with everything . Nobody could touch him , and we shall never see anything like him again . We don't need to , Elvis lives on .

[@roymarksberry4152]

Here we are in the year of 2021 and they just pulled The airlines out of a yard where Memphis policeman saved it and now it's in at new museum that just opened up in 2021 43 years after he passed RIP

[@sue7011]

You do mean the Ambulance, right? It's at the Tigerman Karate Dojo & Museum in Memphis, TN

[@Chicken_Wing91]

They should restore it to how it looked august 16th 1977.

[@KijanaBoyd-ex8rf]

Classic country music

[@rustyruss2962]

Ur missed but not forgotten Elvis we Love ❤️ 🙏u ⚡️TCB ⚡️GodBless

[@HaroldSeddon-g9u]

I remember that night Reginald Bosanquet saying it o news at 10. I cried all night 😢

[@lapplandsjagare]

🙋🏻‍♂️ Hello from Sweden 🇸🇪 ....you were always on my mind, maybe i didn't hold you all these lonly lonly times...

[@joeyenicks2521]

I was born August 4, 1977. Elvis Presley died August 16, 1977. I was baby when he died.

[@earlyculyer4103]

The greatest to ever do it!

[@teresamelton3532]

Such a sad, tragic day.

[@pack-wr6nq]

"only the man died Tuesday" ....Kuralt nailed it.

[@anamariahenriquesrodrigues9199]

Grata!.

[@ah2552]

RIP Lisa Marie.

[@harpsgalore6584]

Lisa Marie sadly died the same way as Elvis himself died. Yes the remaining Elvis Fans will show up in Graceland to mourn for Lisa Marie.

[@craig1538]

Long live Elves. RIP.

[@jonrhythm3686]

....and Hobbits too.

[@haileyshannon7548]

“His gaudy career” that’s a good way of putting it

[@kevinallen1699]

Media always show the worst photo of an individual.

[@V8Deuce]

"Six Pallbearer's?" I count at least a dozen

[@pinedelgado4743]

That artist's rendering of Elvis in a casket was unsettling and unnecessary. Don't know why they had to include such things back in the day. :(

[@ntcw]

Back before someone would have snuck a phone in the funeral home and snapped a real picture. Both are a shame thats for sure.

[@finkaiser3994]

@@ntcw people have been doing that since the inception of the camera. Not a new phenomenon. In fact, someone did capture a pic of Elvis in his coffin. You can google it.

[@GlennaVan]

@@finkaiser3994 It started long before cameras were common - or practical - and was done because that was often the only photo of the person ever taken. The ones I find odd, even creepy, is when the body is posed with living relatives for a photo. Sadly, it was quite common for those who could afford it.

[@anael169]

At 8:47 he reminds me of Reece Bobby from Talladega Nights.

[@harpsgalore6584]

Sadly Lisa Marie died the same way as Elvis.

[@edgardagosto1917]

Elvis sold a lot of 8track tapes in 1970-79 tapes gone platnium

[@lisalovesarchuleta22]

Elvis died before I was born

[@rickberry7510]

Its a billion now

[@BjManberries]

If there was the media coverage we have today, back then? It would have been as covered as 9/11 or 1/6.

[@josephhewes4894]

I know about 9/11, but what was 1/6?

[@LindaMerchant-bq2hp]

I think when elvis presley john lennon john kennedy died sad days in america

[@soniavasquez4423]

Parece que cuando un artista muere tiene mas valor que cuando estan vivo porque?y lo hacen con todos los artista.

[@kevinnicks6561]

I remember when he died street full of people😵

[@steelstreet3765]

Was Elvis body ever seen just curious

[@raven_ous2585]

Elvis would have hated John Wayne being at his funeral, seeing as he's a racist piece of shit. It didn't matter to Elvis, what or who you are. He respected everyone . Sleep tight, my lovely man ❤❤

[@angiechambless1092]

This guy was like the worst person to do the Elvis report. He seemed to be mocking Elvis and certain comments he made sounded down right sarcastic. Terrible.

[@cdbutler1204]

That’s the first I’ve ever heard of John Wayne being at Elvis’ funeral. Has this ever been confirmed?

[@ExVoto63]

It was nothing more than rumor. John Wayne and Burt Reynolds were not in attendance. Elvis wasn't even friends with either of them.

[@raven_ous2585]

I'm sure Elvis wasn't friendly with John Wayne, the racist !!

[@jeffreymcfadden9403]

@@raven_ous2585 The same John Wayne who married 2 Mexican women and a third from Peru? Some kind of racist. Or are you talking about YOURSELF?

[@raven_ous2585]

@@jeffreymcfadden9403 What a silly little "man" you really are

[@leoamore]

Dammi un segno che niente è vero!

[@anadan4042]

Da nu este nimic adevarat Elvis nu a murit si a falsificat moartea

[@cdnsilverdaddy]

Is that Wolverine as the anchor?

[@tompurnell4545]

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[@philippesauvie639]

Is it possible that Elvis Presley at the time of his death was only worth a little less than $5 million? It’s 2021 and just recently an artwork by Andy Warhol titled “Double Elvis” sold at Sotheby’s auction house for $37 million. How can it be how can it be that 44 years after Elvis‘s death a picture of Elvis is worth more than Elvis? i’m not saying that the artwork is bad or the price was unjust I’m just saying culturally Elvis has had a huge huge impact!

[@josephhewes4894]

Elvis was certainly worth more dead than alive. Before he died, he was no longer considered an A-list act, but was more of a nostalgia type act. With may even considering him to being a has-been.

[@tomlorenzen4062]

@@josephhewes4894 what Parker didn't steal, Elvis gave away

[@christinelocke9145]

Danny boy

[@ronnymatthews4133]

O.M.G.FOGGY VIDE O.Oh😮

[@shellyk200]

Talk about your fake news,that Elvis did not have any drugs in his system,ya right,this man had enough drugs in him to take an elephant down,even his dear friends said,he was so drugged up he could not stand up alone two days before he died,i will always love Elvis and i do not blame him for his drug addiction,i blame the doctors and all the people who inabled him to continue to abuse his body that way, all they cared about was all the money they could make off him,and his manager was the worst of them all,he worked him to death all he cared about was gambling and the money he could make off of Elvis to continue his gambling in Vagas,so sad that Elvis had to pay the price for his fame,so others could use him to death.I hope now our dear Elvis is at complete peace now,because,if nothing else he sure deserves that much,after what he went through here on earth.There will never be another Elvis he was one of a kind,i think God was just showing off the day he made Elvis.R.I.P. beautiful man!😥❤🙏

[@dr.roberts4508]

All week long

[@abdulgezer4292]

AbduLGezer

[@flash8854]

Elvis’ manager, Col. Tom Parker, said in a press conference shortly after his death: “Elvis didn’t die. The body did. We’re keeping up the good spirits. We’re keeping Elvis alive. I talked to him this morning and he told me to 'carry on.’” (Elvis did not die and he wanted out. - Col. Tom Parker. 1977) After hearing so many stories about the death of Elvis Presley, I have decided to tell the world the real story on the facts concerning that day in August, 1977. Yes, that day, the 16th of August. Is it a coincidence that a person born on that January 8, first month, eighth day, would perish on the 8th month and the 16th day? Probably if two (2) people were born on that day it makes more sense. You see, numerology always played an important part of my life and still does today. So many people have written or spoke about my death as a hoax. It was not a hoax! I decided to reinvent myself in the form of my brother (Jesse Garon) and yes, Elvis Presley did die that day. But after much searching for the right people, I found several people from different states who I consider my most loyal and trustworthy friends. To some people this book will be just another scandalous piece of fiction, but when you are done I think you will think otherwise. I always felt my brother deserved to live and what better way to let him live his life than to end mine. I was lonely, depressed, in bad health and my numerology chart said that this was the time for it to come to end. Anyone who studies numerology will understand, those who don't may want to look into it. All of the facts (and there are many) even the experts will say they are more than coincidences. I no longer give away Cadillacs or expensive pieces of jewelry because I am nothing more than a man who had a very famous brother. I am not a great literate (I never wrote my own songs), but I am not illiterate either. The perfect day August 16, 1977, 1 + 9 + 7 + 7 = 24, my age backwards (42), the facts go on and on. But my true reasons for the book are for my fans. My death was not a hoax! To my fans, please forgive me, my brother deserved to live, he was with me constantly (spiritually). My life would not be the same had he lived at birth. This was my way of giving him life, and corny as it sounds. The Colonel took this secret to his grave. He was a loyal friend. But I will no longer stand by and have people like Gail Brewer tell you stories that are pure fiction. This book written by a true friend will help you realize why I did what I did. - The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley In His Own Words. (2001). My fascination with the idea of a hoax about death was when Jim Morrison died July 3rd, 1971. Although I saw no correlation (he died at age 27) I was astounded that as famous as he was the body was just closed up and shipped out. Now I don't know all the facts concerning his death. I thought it awfully strange that no autopsy was performed (or so I thought) and just forgotten about. There were a lot of rumors about his death. I noticed he was born on the 8th day. Born in 1944 = 1-8 and died in 1971 = 1-8. Remember my comeback in 1968? 1+9+6+8 = 24. Obviously, I was no longer 24, so I reversed the age to 42. The next time that number had any relevance was 1977 (1+9+7+7 = 24 when I would be 42. Numerology can and does play an important part of my life and we knew that would have to be the date. Most people if they know what to look for will find significance in the forms of numbers in all of my movies! Example: gravestone in " Loving You" (year) 1878 = ? (1+8+7+8 = 24). You have to look at the movies. My hero James Dean died at the age of 24, but I was on top of the world then and wanted to live. - The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley In His Own Words. (2001). I will start about 1974 when the thought first came to me about faking my death. I have always been fascinated with the occult and other spiritual things. When I first saw a wax dummy of myself made by a Mr. Cooper I was fascinated with it. For some time I had thought if it was possible? Could I pull this thing off? I had asked Mr Cooper if he could make another wax dummy for me. He said he could. I in turn said I wanted him to do it and keep it strictly confidential. When I had mentioned it to a very few close friends (Joe Esposito, Larry Geller) they did not think I was serious. I was tired of being Elvis Presley, my health was deteriorating. I just couldn't keep up. My finances were floundering because of my daddy's poor business ventures. I was at my wit's end. As the years progressed I had my ups and downs which are pretty well documented in other books. I also had two detectives from Colorado who I trusted immensely. Originally the date was 1976 according to my numerology charts but I chickened out. A pact was made on the grounds of Graceland one night, hands placed over hands that this secret would never be spoken of outside this room. I picked four (4) of us initially and to this day all have kept the secret. I also know when this book reaches the bookstores people (my loyal friends) will be heartbroken. They took care of me and convinced others that I was no longer alive. In reality Elvis Presley died that day and my twin brother "Jesse" came to life, living in hiding but as a normal human being. I skip around because I am writing stream of consciousness. My own Daddy bless his soul never knew the truth. Little Lisa was told months later and explained to her she would not see me much. The Colonel took this secret to his grave. Many people believe me to still be alive but I was told in the beginning there would be no contact in order for this to work. I go thru a lot of ups and downs since 1977 and have lived in many states but I insisted I needed to be in a warm climate. My personal thoughts are that my fans will understand. That is very important to me. I just could not face myself any more after seeing myself in the mirror and that is where Larry Geller came in. He asked if he could write a book, and I gave him my blessing. "If I Can Dream" is the title and I like his book. He had filled my head with spiritual thoughts and made me believe we could pull this off. If I had stayed longer I think I would have been booed off the stage. That is why I chose the date 8-16-77. Do you know how many famous people passed away on that date? The great Robert Johnson died on 8-16 and he was born in 1935! Babe Ruth, and Bela Lugosi and many others. I must say I was very nervous that day 8-16. But it had to be done before I went on the road where I would not have been able to pull it off. Did you know there are secret compartments in Graceland that very few people know about! A few like Vester would joke about my being alive but no one took him serious. Many of my friends would ask if I were still alive and they have their doubts but as it was I might have died broke and just a shell of myself. I was given an injection that looked like I was dead but the people closest to me knew better. Believe me I had my doubts that this could be pulled off. But it did and I became Jesse, just a poor white southern boy who didn't sing a lick of anything. I feel bad my Daddy wasn't allowed to know but it just couldn't be done. I better go now and collect my thoughts to tell you the rest next time. - The Truth About Elvis Aron Presley In His Own Words. (2001). You Found Me By Pastor Bob Joyce kzbin.info/www/bejne/jYasaJKoj9WfbsU

[@56cadd]

Roscoe Scott Holloway.

[@elvisfangirl9093]

George Klein is a bad actor. He’s full of it

[@TheTerryE]

"Best selling recording artist of all time." That part is incorrect. That man died 2 months later: Bing Crosby.

[@paulblack1964]

didn't Crosby used to physically abuse his kids especially his daughter Mary

[@davidriberio9486]

Bing never sold more records then Elvis

[@maryannemelenka9250]

That’s true, but after Elvis, s death he may have sold more world wide.

[@maryannemelenka9250]

Crosby was a strict Roman Catholici in those days parents were harsh. My Irish grandmother’ was like that. They believe s strict harsh discipline. They may have gone way boverboard. Bing had 4 sons from first marriage to wife Dixie, she suffered from depression and alcoholism. It was not a happy life. I think Bing was trying to discipline his kids the way he was raised. He was a cold man, could not show emotion . He admitted years later he failed his boys. After his death two sons committed suicide. Bing did remarry to wife Katherine, he had two more sons and a daughter Mary. He was softer and kinder to his second family, but still strict. Mary says he was a good father, maybe he mellowed. But it is a sad story of one of most successful entertainer s of all time. Don’t want to judge, his maker has already done that. Hope he is at peace with his first family.

[@davidriberio9486]

There was a special on cable top records seller Bing in 20 years 400 MILLION, ELVIS IN 20 YEARS BEFORE DEATH 8OO MILLION ELVIS WAS STILL A LIVE , JUST FACKS THANKS

[@KijanaBoyd]

Classic country music