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Original Air Date: August 15, 1987
Interviewer: Ted Koppel
One of Tom Parker's rare television interviews after the death of Elvis Presley. Broadcast just before the 10th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.
Parker, who was famously media-shy, discusses:
His relationship with Elvis. The business decisions behind Elvis' career.
Criticism that he overworked Elvis and kept him from touring internationally.
His own reputation as one of the most controversial managers in entertainment history. His memories of Elvis nearly a decade after his death.
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Original Air Date: August 15, 1987
Interviewer: Ted Koppel
One of Tom Parker's rare television interviews after the death of Elvis Presley. Broadcast just before the 10th anniversary of Elvis Presley's death.
Parker, who was famously media-shy, discusses:
His relationship with Elvis. The business decisions behind Elvis' career.
Criticism that he overworked Elvis and kept him from touring internationally.
His own reputation as one of the most controversial managers in entertainment history. His memories of Elvis nearly a decade after his death.
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Copyright Disclaimer: Under Section 107 of the U.S. Copyright Act of 1976, fair use allows the limited use of copyrighted material for purposes such as criticism, comment, news reporting, teaching, scholarship, education, and research. This video is intended to provide commentary, analysis, and news reporting, and therefore relies on the principles of fair use.
