Yesterday would have been Elvis’ 80th birthday. Yeah, I know, unbelievable. In 7th grade my friends and I used to pass notes back and forth in class with the cryptic code EA28. That’s because Elvis was 28 years old. No way could he now be 80. Then again, let’s not look too closely at my… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Elvis – 13 Amazing Movie Moments by Flossie Benton Rogers
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Vintage Friday: Richard Egan 1956 by Flossie Benton Rogers
Do you recognize the handsome face of Richard Egan? My preferred Elvis films have never been those most adored by The King’s fans. I remember the sweet lady who ran our local movie theater telling me, “Oh, I don’t care much for that one.” She was referring to my favorite Elvis movie, Kid Galahad, where… Continue reading Vintage Friday: Richard Egan 1956 by Flossie Benton Rogers
The King and the Car
Where were you when Elvis died? Were you even born yet? It’s one of those life events that burns into your brain, and you remember where you were and what you were doing when you heard the news. We were out-of-town buying a shiny new blue and white Maverick. My friend had a tan one, and… Continue reading The King and the Car