Product Details

• Format: DVD
• Language: English
• Region: All Regions
• Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
• Number of discs: 8
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B00006CXHG
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #150,118 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

From the Back Cover

August 16, 2002, marks the 25th anniversary of the death of Elvis Presley, the most celebrated entertainer of the 20th century. The Definitive Elvis is exactly that--an all-encompassing, in-depth look at the life and career of a man whose popularity is unrivalled in the history of show business and who continues to attract millions of new fans each year. This groundbreaking, 16-hour series is brimming with classic film clips, rare home movies, never-before-seen photos, and newly produced location footage that cover every aspect of Elvis' life as never before.

At the heart of this landmark project are more than 200 exclusive interviews with many of Presley's most intimate associates, as well as some of the biggest names in the film and recording industries.

• Legendary entertainers like Kenny Rogers, Tony Orlando, Patti Page, Mac Davis, Barry Gibb, Tab Hunter, Dick Clark, Phyllis McGuire, Bill Medley, Glenn Campbell.

• Memorable costars such as Ann-Margret, Stella Stevens, Deborah Walley, Mary Ann Mobley, Sheree North, Barbara McNair, Teri Garr, Celeste Yarnall, plus many many more.

• Gorgeous girlfriends like Connie Stevens, Barbara Leigh, Sheila Ryan, Linda Thompson, plus lifelong friends and members of Elvis' inner circle share their intimate stories, fresh insight, and reminiscences for the very first time in this historic series.

Every film and television appearance is represented in this series as well as rare footage of many of Elvis' tours and concerts. Executive consultant Joe Esposito, who spent nearly 20 years as Elvis' road manager, confidant, and close friend, has helped to set the record straight about Presley's private life and career, dispelling the innumerable lies, half-truths, and rumors that have evolved over the years. No Elvis fan can be without this exhaustive study of the greatest entertainer of all time.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Definitively Excellent!, August 6, 2002

By A Customer

This review is from: Elvis: The Definitive Collection DVD (25th Anniversary Boxed Set) [DVD] (DVD)

After viewing "The Definitive Elvis" (25th Anniversary Collection)I was thoroughly entertained. I recently viewed a terrible slapped together documentary on Elvis presented on the Ten Network in Australia. The reaction to it was disgust, and there were articles in the papers saying what a disgrace it was over the following days. It was made by people who know nothing about the King, they were merely reading off a badly written script that was poorly research, and smacked of sensationalism and bias. Now, if these morons sat down and saw "The Definitive Elvis", they would realise how ignorant they really are.

This 16 episode set is fantastic as far as I'm concerned. It filled little gaps where I always wondered, "what was the reason for this and that". It shows how great Elvis really was, it also showed me how others have tried to destroy the memory of Elvis by distorting it with made up rubbish. There's no doubting that Elvis had his ways,... but really,... how could you not love Elvis? I grew up with Elvis from birth due to my older brothers, I felt I knew him like everyone else. To me he was like another brother,....it sounds crazy but that was his magic, you felt he was part of the family. It was Elvis on the record player all the time. You seemed to feel that you could relate to him in some uncanny way.

The Definitive Elvis (25th Anniversary Collection)is great, and I thoroughly recommend it. He truly was the Greatest!

14 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Definitive Elvis, July 19, 2002

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Martha Graves (St. Louis,Mo.) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elvis: The Definitive Collection DVD (25th Anniversary Boxed Set) [DVD] (DVD)

I recieved a copy of The Definitive Elvis the other day and I watched episode after another,you definitely need a box of kleenex after viewing some episodes!! Watching all of Elvis' fans and co-stars,it brings him to life.I mean it's all the great artists I grew up with...Glen Campbell,Jackie DeShannon,Mac Davis,too many to name here! It's a super set and I am sure that Elvis is smiling down on it.What a great gift to have,I mean 16 hours of Elvis and his friends!! Sure,I am a Elvis fan and I am sure all of his other fans will love it. This series is what all the fans have been wanting for 25 years and it's finally here.Everything in his life is covered and I feel like I lived it with him,though I only admired him from afar.These shows remind us how great Elvis was.The King lives on!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars I love The Definitive Elvis!!, August 13, 2002

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"francesca77023" (Austin,Texas) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Elvis: The Definitive Collection DVD (25th Anniversary Boxed Set) [DVD] (DVD)

I love this silver box set!! If I could give it 6 stars I would!!! I have loved Elvis since I was a little girl,my mom is a fan too and she started me. What I like about this series is that it is a video book,a biography you can see with friends and coworkers who REALLY knew the REAL ELVIS!!
It's not some critic who doesn't understand or appreciate his music. I wish I could have been around when Elvis was here. In a way I can through the people who loved him,there are storeies and foootage I have never heard or seen before.I bet this will be a heirloom to hand down through generations. I watch them a lot,when i feel blue I play a Elvis record or movie.Now I have 16 new hours to choose from!!!
It truly is as people have said a beautiful MASTERPIECE!! A nice addition to any Elvis fan's library...

TLC,
Francesca

P.S. I like Joe Esposito:His Best Friend Remembers too,he did a good job,but it's only 2 hours and it's a great companion to The Definitive Elvis!!! Joe worked on The Definitive Elvis too...