Product Details

• Actors: Elvis Presley, Buddy Arett, Barbara Burgess, D.J. Fontana, Alan Fortas
• Directors: Steve Binder
• Writers: Allan Blye, Chris Bearde
• Producers: Steve Binder, Bob Finkel, Bones Howe, Norman Morrell, Ray Miller
• Format: Box set, Color, DVD, Dolby, Full Screen, NTSC
• Language: English
• Region: Region 1 (U.S. and Canada only. Read more about DVD formats.)
  
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 3
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Studio: Bmg Marketing
• DVD Release Date: June 22, 2004
• Run Time: 440 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (127 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00025L42Q
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #23,516 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)
  • #60 in Music > Rock > Oldies & Retro > Rockabilly
• For more information about "Elvis: The '68 Comeback Special (Three-Disc Deluxe Edition)" visit the Internet Movie Database (IMDb)

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ELVIS 68 COMEBACK SPECIAL DELUXE EDI - DVD Movie

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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A must have for any rock collection - an absolute classic, March 12, 1999

By A Customer

This review is from: '68 Comeback: NBC-TV Special [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Elvis at his best looking, arguably best sounding, and most creative, plays with his original drummer and guitarist, often in the first "unplugged" format, surrounded by fans on all four sides. Elvis is so close to the audience that it has a surreal quality to it. His voice is impeccable, raw, thick, and tough, at turns sweet and gentle for the ballads, and the skill with which he effortlessly and naturally moves between the two is amazing. This is a one of a kind experience showcasing arguably the best of the best of a brilliant career. Those who don't even think they like Elvis will be converts - incredible.

52 of 55 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Elvis at his Finest, August 2, 2000

By A Customer

This review is from: Elvis - '68 Comeback Special (DVD)

I remember back in 1968 anxiously waiting for this special to air on December 3rd. I knew from reading articles about the special that Elvis was going to perform some of his classic songs like "All Shook Up" and "Jailhouse Rock". Judging from his recent movie work, I thought he might not do the classic songs justice. Was I wrong! He did them better! Quoting critic Greil Marcus, "Elvis gave everything he had - more than anyone knew was there."

In my opinion, this is Elvis at his peak. He did some great things after this special, but nothing that captures the raw power of his performance on this special.

The audio and video on this DVD are good; as good as one might expect considering the television recording and video technology of 1968.

In closing, I have been an Elvis fan since 1960. This special is how I want to remember him.

113 of 130 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars The Penultimated Elvis! But the DVD is lacking., August 21, 2000

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Ed N "Ed" (Kensington, Maryland USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elvis - '68 Comeback Special (DVD)

Okay, this is a 5 star special. Any Elvis Presley fans will want to own Elvis' 1968 TV special, and most probably already have it on VHS. The question is....is the DVD worth purchasing?

To start, the DVD is not complete. Evidently, there was some issue about the rights to "Are you lonesome tonight?" so this song is NOT to be found on the DVD. Other from that, I didn't find anything missing from the DVD. The picture quality is a little soft, a little grainy, and looks like the show was recorded on videotape. Of course, all of this is how the special looked in the first place, so it's not a big deal. In fact, given the limitations of TV broadcasts back in the 60s, the picture quality is acceptable. The soundtrack has the original mono soundtrack. There is also a 5.1 dolby digital remix which sounds good but is maybe a little bass-heavy. Young fans weaned on ultra-glossy DVDs of recent films may be disappointed with the picture/sound quality, but those of us who grew up on Elvis will absolutely love the DVD, which is pretty much the best the special has looked and sounded. The main issue is whether or not to purchase this particular edition....or wait and hope that a future second edition will contain the deleted song. It's a toss-up. Personally, I am happy I bought the DVD and I will probably listen to it quite often!

Other than the special itself, there is little else on the DVD. There is a website link-up and a small slide show. That's it. I would have liked a subtitles option (who wouldn't want to sing along with Elvis?). Or how about some outtakes? So, given the incompleteness of the DVD, I can only rate the DVD 4 stars, although the special itself is 5 stars.

One last thing - this is obviously a 1960s product. The production numbers have a surreal, almost psychedelic quality to them. Elvis himself is in superb voice, and he delivers a performance that cements his image as the king of rock and roll. But Elvis fans already know this. To the uninitiated, there is probably no better way to see the King at the height of his powers as in this special! Recommended!