Dateline: May 12, 1960 – Elvis Presley, newly returned from the U.S. Army, serving Uncle Sam, makes his first network tee vee appearance with Chairman of the Board, Frank Sinatra:

And here is Elvis in his prime, in 1956, with one of his earliest hits:

Elvis loved Gospel Music. Listen to his sensitive treatment of the classic “It Is No Secret.”

Fifty-two years ago today!!!