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★ 7.5/10•2017•TV-14•Drama
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The untold story of nothing less than the birth of rock ‘n’ roll. Guided by Sam Phillips, young musicians like Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, Carl Perkins and Jerry Lee Lewis combined the styles of hillbilly country with the 1950s R&B sound created by artists like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Fats Domino and Ike Turner, and changed the course of music forever.

StatusEnded
LanguageEN
First Air DateFeb 23, 2017

Episodes

Episode 1 - 706 UnionE142m

706 Union

Sam Phillips moves his family to Memphis to open a recording studio to look for his first hit musical act, but instead rekindles a steamy affair. Young Elvis Presley and Johnny Cash struggle at home.

Feb 23, 2017

Episode 2 - Outta the GrooveE2

Outta the Groove

Sam records B.B. King, but his new label struggles. Elvis is inspired by African-American music, but is chastised by his family and girlfriend for crossing racial lines. We meet cousins Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart.

Mar 2, 2017

Episode 3 - Record Man BluesE3

Record Man Blues

Sam can’t find the follow-up hit to Ike Turner’s “Rocket 88.” Colonel Tom Parker’s conniving ways are exposed. Jerry Lee Lewis and Jimmy Swaggart have their eye on the same girl.

Mar 9, 2017

Episode 4 - Never BetterE4

Never Better

Sam's worsening anxiety attacks lead to a radical new medical procedure. Elvis tries to win Trixie back. Overseas, Johnny Cash makes a decision that will affect his girlfriend back home

Mar 16, 2017

Episode 5 - Rising SunE5

Rising Sun

Sam finds another hit with Johnny Bragg and The Prisonaires. Becky makes a surprising announcement. Elvis enlists Sam to help him record a song for his mother. Johnny takes his relationship with Vivian to the next phase.

Mar 23, 2017

Episode 6 - Who They Were Meant to BeE6

Who They Were Meant to Be

Sam and Marion take Elvis on the road to promote "Blue Moon,”. Colonel Tom Parker pays a heavy price for his gambling, while Jerry Lee tries to stay on the straight and narrow in his new married life.

Mar 30, 2017

Episode 7 - No Favors HereE7

No Favors Here

Elvis gets his first taste of fame when he starts playing live shows. Colonel Tom Parker scams his way out of debt and eyes an opportunity with Elvis. Johnny returns from.

Apr 6, 2017

Episode 8 - Finishing SchoolE860m

Finishing School

Colonel Tom Parker presses to take over Elvis' career, but Sam struggles with the decision to let his star go. Jerry Lee's philandering catches up with him. Johnny starts his own band.

Apr 13, 2017

Actors

Dustin Ingram

Dustin Ingram

Carl Perkins

Jennifer Holland

Jennifer Holland

Becky Phillips

Keir O'Donnell

Keir O'Donnell

Dewey Phillips

Castro Coleman

B.B. King

Drake Milligan

Drake Milligan

Elvis Presley

Billy Gardell

Billy Gardell

Colonel Parker

Pokey LaFarge

Pokey LaFarge

Hank Snow

Kerry Holliday

Ike Turner

Christian Lees

Christian Lees

Jerry Lee Lewis

Jonah Lees

Jonah Lees

Jimmy Swaggart

Kevin Fonteyene

Johnny Cash

Margaret Anne Florence

Margaret Anne Florence

Marion Keisker

Chad Michael Murray

Chad Michael Murray

Sam Phillips

AlexAnn Hopkins

AlexAnn Hopkins

Trixie

Kevin Fonteyne

Kevin Fonteyne

Johnny Cash

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