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CMT will partner with “Hatfields & McCoys” producer Thinkfactory Media to produce a limited drama series that chronicles the rise of rock ‘n’ roll. The premiere of the eight-episode scripted series, which will be based on the Tony Award-winning musical “Million Dollar Quartet,” will mark the 60th anniversary of the famed “Million Dollar Quartet” jam session that was recorded by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis and Carl Perkins in Dec. 1956. Set in the early days of Memphis’ Civil Rights era, the series will document the birth of rock ‘n’ roll and the rise of the genre’s pioneering musicians during periods of extensive political change and social unrest. CMT and Thinkfactory Media will begin a nationwide casting search for the roles of young Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Jerry Lee Lewis, BB King, Ike Turner, Carl Perkins and other supporting characters beginning Feb. 3, with auditions to be held at the historic Humes Preparatory Academy Middle School, Presley’s a

 Groundbreaking country queen Tanya Tucker joined Dan Rather in an all-new episode of THE BIG INTERVIEW which airs every Tuesday at 8pE, only on AXS TV.

Butch Patrick who played Eddie Munster remembers his co-star and friend, Grandpa Al Lewis who passed away today in 2006. We miss you Grandpa! The Munsters movie promotion 1966 Fred Gwynne and Al Lewis.

Grandpa Al Lewis , best known from The Munsters passed away on this day in 2006. Al was beloved by his fellow New Yorkers especially Howard Stern who is a huge fan of The Munsters. Grandpa played a huge part in the history of Howard Stern.  Click Here  to watch a documentary on the life of Al Lewis. The coolest of the COOLEST! We miss you Grandpa!