Elvis Presley was known for driving girls wild with his shaking hips, striking outfits, and charisma (via Express). He was confident from the beginning of his career in 1956, when he did a slew of TV and radio appearances to promote his first single. The song, “Heartbreak Hotel,” would go on to be the top hit song in the country (via Outsider). And Presley was known to break hearts, serenading women around the globe from their radios. But those he serenaded were not usually slobbery. Except for one furry fan. You guessed it, we’re talking about a dog.
Steve Allen was a funny yet wholesome American TV personality who was popular at the time. He was well-respected for hosting NBC’s “The Steve Allen Show,” and considered it family-friendly. But “Elvis the Pelvis” had an impending live performance coming up, and NBC’s executives were not happy about it. Allen did not appreciate the rise of rock ‘n’ roll in general and promised the executives he had it under control. He also made Presley’s manager promise the star would appear in an “improved” way. Trading in his loud garb for a bow tie and black tailcoat, The King took the stage to perform his rendition of “Hound Dog,” which he would officially record for the first time the next day. But rather than performing for adoring fans, Allen revealed a basset hound, wearing a top hat, sitting on a table, that Elvis was supposed to perform for.
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