“Christmas special. Is this the best we can do, Admiral?” – Elvis Presley, Elvis (2005) ... Movie Quotes Database

Elvis Presley

[In 1968, the Colonel is pitching Elvis a Christmas special on TV sponsored by the Singer sewing machine company]

Christmas special. Is this the best we can do, Admiral?

Colonel Tom Parker

Well, we took the Hollywood phonies for every nickel they had and now it is time to pack up our tents and move on to even greener pastures. We've seen "Elvis the Rebel". We've seen "Elvis the Movie Star". Now we will see "Elvis the Family Entertainer".

Jerry Schilling

[sarcastically]

And appliance salesman.

Elvis Presley

[turning to Jerry]

What did you say? [walks over angrily] Listen, Jerry, I don't need you to question me about how I support my family and every goddamn person here! You understand me? If you don't like it, you can go back to Memphis. [entering his trailer] Laugh it up, assholes.

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