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Elvis: Behind Closed Doors on Reelz Channel, August 13th

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World famous entertainer Elvis Presley experienced a life of public triumphs and personal heartaches. His amazing life is chronicled in Elvis Presley: Behind Closed Doors, with intimate stories told by some of the friends and family who knew him best. Viewers are taken along on Presley’s journey from his dirt poor childhood, where the church was his sanctuary, to his first steps as a rock and roller breaking all the rules and earning both the media label “Elvis The Pelvis,” and legions of fans worldwide. His image as a bad boy will change as he enters the Army, returning a hero who goes on to become one of Hollywood’s most bankable movie stars—all orchestrated by the man who directed his career, Colonel Tom Parker. Yet Elvis can’t forsake his live concerts forever, and starts a new chapter in his life with some of the most groundbreaking performances of the 1970s. But his battle with personal demons will create a backlash from a media who ridicules him as “fat and forty,” to those ...

Woman robbed at gunpoint on Elvis Presley Blvd by men impersonating Memphis Police

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Three fake officers pulled a woman over and robbed her at gunpoint on Elvis Presley Boulevard just after 11:30 a.m . on Monday, according to Memphis Police. Officers said the imposters drover a blue cargo van and a black Dodge Charger. Both vehicles were equipped with police lights in their front windows. Two suspects approached the woman's vehicle, and one of them grabbed the victim by her shirt sleeve. Police said the woman tried to reach for her gun in the center console, but another suspect stopped her and grabbed her Smith and Wesson handgun, her wallet, and $452 in cash. One of the suspects then pulled the victim out of her car and had her on the ground at gunpoint, according to MPD. Police said the suspects contemplated taking the victim's car, but decided to leave the scene in their vehicles instead. The victim told police all the suspects were dressed in black baseball caps with "Police" written in white letters, black t-shirts with "Poli...

The Elvis Echo - The First Elvis Magazine Editor (Video)

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From the collection of Paulette Sansone, one of the first Elvis Presley fan club presidents. Paulette went on to publish the legendary, Elvis Echo magazine. Paulette ran the first all Elvis magazine, first female, made in the USA! Check out Paulette's items for sale and many more to come. VERY RARE STUFF!

Elvis Presley Forever Faithful Fan Club - Original Fan Club President from the 50's (Video)

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Elvis Presley Forever Faithful Fan Club - Original Fan Club President from the 50's The Forever Faithful Elvis Presley Fan Club was started in the 1950's by Paulette who went on to start the very first Elvis Presley Magazine, The Elvis Echo. Both were well known by Elvis himself and he even requested copies be sent to his family and friends!

Elvis Presley 1965 New Year's Eve Party Invitation with Envelope - SOLD

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The invitation measures 6.25 inches by 5.35 inches and folds just below the middle. It reads, "Elvis is having a New Year's eve party at the Manhatten Club (9PM til?) 1459 South Bellvue. It also notes B.Y.O.B. which means bring your own booze! The envelope is still sealed as Paulette opened it at the side. She wrote in ink pen on the envelope, "file- New Year's Invite" There also is a start of a Memphis phone number in ink, "901-" Envelope is a business size measures 9 inches by 4.25 inches. It has clear Memphis Tenn, Dec 29, 1965 United States postal mark. Elvis held his New year's eve parties at this club from 1964 to 1966. Personally, I have NEVER seen one of these invitations EVER! This is a SUPER RARE Elvis Presley item. From the Collection of Paulette Sansone. One of the first Elvis Presley Fan Club presidents in the fifties. Paulette ran the now legendary Elvis Echo. Paulette will include a COA. Click Here to Buy! ...

Elvis Presley 1960 Christmas Card sent to fan club president

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From the collection of Paulette Sansone, one of the first Elvis Presley fan club presidents. Paulette went on to publish the legendary, Elvis Echo magazine. This green 1960 Christmas card was sent to her from Elvis Presley. There is no envelope. Folded, it measures, 8.5 inches by 5.25 inches. Cover has Santa in a sleigh with reindeer. Graceland in background. "Merry Christmas To All. Elvis" Inside Message reads, " At Christmas, we send warm greetings to you as a friend and we share with you some views of Graceland, our home. The Presley's." The card opens to show five various views of Graceland and the property. Includes a COA from Paulette. Click Here to buy

Elvis Presley G I Blues Promo Hat and letter from Tom Diskin to Fan Club President

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From the collection of Paulette Sansone, one of the very first Elvis Presley Fan Club Presidents. She also published the Legendary Elvis Echo magazine. Paper hat has some staples, a few wrinkles. It measures 11 inches by 5.5 inches. Letter from Tom Diskin was cut at edges and glued into a scrapbook. It is hand signed by Tom Diskin. It measures 5.25 inches by 8.5 inches. Letter is featured on Colonel Parker stationary. It is personally written to Ms. Sansone. The letter informs her, 100 hats are being sent to her fan club members. Paulette includes her actual hat and this letter hand signed by Tom Diskin, and a COA signed by Ms. Sansone. Click here to buy