New DVDs feature Elvis, Judy Garland and 'The Warner Bros. Story'

"Elvis Presley: The Ed Sullivan Shows: The Performances"

This week marks the anniversary of Elvis Presley's death, and there are tributes to the king throughout the world.

There are many classic moments in the history of television, and Elvis' appearances on the Ed Sullivan Show are three of them. The public was glued to their televisions on Sunday nights to watch the Ed Sullivan Show, which featured a wide variety of entertainers, but nothing was as big as Elvis in the 1950s. More than 60 million people tuned in to watch Elvis on TV, and the groundbreaking performances are captured on this program.

Elvis appeared three times on the Ed Sullivan Show, and he was accompanied by his original band of Scotty Moore on guitar, Bill Black on bass, DJ Fontana on drums and the Jordanaires on backup vocals. There was controversy with Elvis on the third show, and he was filmed only from the waist up.

The legendary performances included: "Love Me Tender," "Too Much," "Hound Dog," "Don't Be Cruel," "Heartbreak Hotel," "When My Blue Moon Turns To Gold Again" and "Peace in the Valley."

"The Judy Garland Show: Volume One"

Judy Garland was one of the greatest performers that we ever had. She not only was a star of movies, her albums and concerts were always a hit.

CBS wanted to not only showcase Judy and her amazing talent, they wanted to compete against the top show on television, "Bonanza." The network felt that the public would turn away from the family western to watch one of the greatest performers of all-time.

Even though the shows were terrific and featured great guests, the series only ran for one season.

This program features two shows, and each one had been remastered for the best audio and video. Judy never sounded or looked better, and she teams up with Count Basie and Mel Torme, as well as her 17-year-old daughter Liza.

Some of the songs that are featured include: "Put on a Happy Face," "Together," "The Best is Yet To Come," "April in Paris," "A Cottage For Sale," "As Long As He Needs Me," "Come Rain Or Come Shine" and many more. The bonus features include outtakes from the show.

"You Must Remember This: The Warner Bros. Story"

The American Masters series on PBS takes documentaries to a new level, and such is the case with this awesome program for movie lovers everywhere. For 86 years, the studio has been entertaining the public around the world, and film historian Richard Schickel has put together a program that you will want to watch over and over again.

Clint Eastwood narrates the story of a studio that takes us on a journey through the silent movie days to the present. We see the greatest movie stars and their films, and travel to the present time with the Batman and Harry Potter films. You should add this one to your film collection!

"Icons of Screwball Comedy, Volume One"

During the 1930s and 1940s there were a series of films that were categorized as "Screwball Comedies." They featured real dialogue and situations between men and women, excellent productions, major actors and directors and a mixture of laughs throughout.

The films include "My Sister Eileen" with Rosalind Russell, "Too Many Husbands" with Jean Arthur and Fred McMurray, "If You Could Only Cook" with Herbert Marshall and "She Wouldn't Say Yes" with Rosalind Russell.

"Icons of Screwball Comedy, Volume Two"

The films in this volume include:"Theodora Goes Wild" with Irene Dunne and Melvyn Douglas," "Together Again" with Irene Dunne and Charles Boyer," "The Doctor Takes a Wife" with Loretta Young and Ray Milland and "A Night to Remember" with Loretta Young.

Available Next Week

• "Becoming Barack: Evolution of a Leader"

• "Days of Thrills and Laughter"

• "Hannah Montana: The Movie"

• "National Geographic: National Parks Collection"

• "Pete's Dragon"

• "Television's Classic Westerns"

• "The Glory Days of Wrestling"

• "Tyson"