Nightly News   |  August 16, 2012

Remembering Elvis, 35 years after his death

At his funeral more than three decades ago, Elvis received a sendoff fit for a King and his reign has never ended. NBC’s Brian Williams reports.

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>>> well, the news broke 35 years ago tonight and millions of americans didn't believe it then and some still don't. the bulletin read " elvis presley has died." thousands of fans gathered outside graceland in memphis last night to mark the anniversary. they got quite a surprise for their wait. a joint appearance by presley's ex-wife priscilla and his daughter lisa marie . at his funeral, 35 years ago, elvis got a send-off fit for a king, truly. last year the presley estate earned $55 million. that's more than john lennon , george harrison , jimmy hendricks , and marilyn