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Why Elvis Presley’s 1968 Comeback Special is still relevant, 50 years later

The 1968 television show known as Elvis Presley’s comeback special is experiencing its own return and revitalisation. Producer Steve Binder, who worked with Presley to create the show that helped return the singer to prominence, says he never expected the Singer Presents … Elvis special to endure. But endure it has, and NBC has planned a tribute to the special in February. The network has said the Elvis All-Star Tribute will be hosted by Blake Shelton and will include well-known...

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