Turner Classic Movies to Pay Tribute to Elvis Presley

in Commemoration of 30th Anniversary of His Death

What:   As part of its annual Summer Under the Stars festival, Turner Classic Movies (TCM) will honor the King of Rock n' Roll with a 24-hour marathon of films set to air Thursday, Aug. 16, beginning at 6 a.m. (ET).  That day marks the 30th anniversary of Elvis Presley's passing, and TCM will get things all shook up with movies and specials starring the legendary actor and musician. The line-up features an array of films, including his breakout performance in Jailhouse Rock (1957) and films co-staring Nancy Sinatra, Ann-Margret, Hope Lange, Tuesday Weld and Shelley Fabares.

When:   Thursday, Aug. 16

        6 a.m.-  Stay Away Joe (1968)

        7:45 a.m. -  Charro! (1969)

        9:30 a.m.  -  Elvis:  That's the Way It Is - Special Edition (2001)

        11:15 a.m. -  Speedway (1968)

        1 p.m. - Double Trouble (1967)

        2:45 p.m. -  Spinout (1966)

        4:30 p.m. - Harum Scarum (1965)

        6:15 p.m.  -  Kissin' Cousins (1964)

        8 p.m. - Jailhouse Rock (1957)

        10 p.m. - Viva Las Vegas (1964)

        11:30 p.m. - Clambake (1967)

        1:30 a.m. -  Wild in the Country (1961)

        3:30 a.m.  - That's Entertainment III (1994)

For more information, visit http://www.tcm.com