Elvis And Me by Judy Spreckels, part 1

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Elvis And Me by Judy Spreckels, part 1

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Some time ago I posted the second part of this article.
http://www.elvis-collectors.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=8&t=74327&p=1118528&hilit=spreckels#p1118528

Now I found the first part:

Elvis And Me
by Judy Spreckels
Modern Screen, February 1957
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And the last two pages...
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You did it again! I knew you'll find the first part of this excelent article. Very pro - of course, Judy was his friend, and we finally learn her nickname, Sugar.
One new photo from Sept 26, Tupelo afternoon, and 4 totally GREAT photos of fan Judy Hopper before she was up on stage with Elvis.
Thank you very much, excelent find, you're very kind becouse you share this rare magazine with us. :smt006



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You are welcome. Here are two more pages from this magazine.
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Re: Elvis And Me by Judy Spreckels, part 1

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Another great upload, The fool -- thanks!

Most of Judy's stories here are simply PR, but it's curious to see how Elvis was very insecure performing at the New Frontier. So much so that he needed her ringside for both his early and late shows each night.

Note her support continued beyond Las Vegas. Judy would also be front and center two months later in Los Angeles for Elvis' June 5 appearance on the Milton Berle program. She even appears on camera during "Hound Dog," clapping enthusiastically.

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Judy Spreckels, during "Hound Dog" on Berle program, June 5, 1956


Here are a couple of April 1956 shots at the New Frontier I've not seen before:

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The fool wrote:Some time ago I posted the second part of this article.
Very interesting. Thanks The fool :D


drjohncarpenter wrote:... Judy would also be front and center two months later in Los Angeles for Elvis' June 5 appearance on the Milton Berle program. She even appears on camera during "Hound Dog," clapping enthusiastically.
Great found. Thanks Doc for this complementary info.


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javierTCB wrote:
The fool wrote:Some time ago I posted the second part of this article.
Very interesting. Thanks The fool :D


drjohncarpenter wrote:... Judy would also be front and center two months later in Los Angeles for Elvis' June 5 appearance on the Milton Berle program. She even appears on camera during "Hound Dog," clapping enthusiastically.
Great found. Thanks Doc for this complementary info.
My pleasure!


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