We are back! Welcome back again this week to EFM: Elvis Fans Matter! Today, Billy and Jo review the Priscilla movie. Thanks for watching and don't forget to subscribe!!!
her and Elvis divorced in 73 why didn’t she make the movie then when he was there to defend himself, glad his family is defending him , thanks for your honesty and standing up for your cousin Elvis. Fr Canada 🇨🇦
Well the movie is based on her book, which she didn't write until the 1980's, '82 I think, so she couldn't have made this movie in 1973. They did make a movie of it in 1983, a two part movie for TV, in which all she did was complain also.
It is really no big deal. Billy and Jo said nothing bad about the movie, they just didn''t care for it. Always some truth and some not in movies. It's just that a movie.
@@reecaperry9868 the problem of that movie is that Coppola ignores everything about Elvis, because her only source is his ex wife very biased side of their story; anyone knowing Elvis is aware that he made a bad marriage and that he never involved his wife in his career. What's the purpose of a movie focused on the woman who ruined the life of a legendary artist?
Listen to Mike Stones story he did several years ago. Prissy pants clearly had Stone in her sights as soon as Elvis said he admired Stones Karate performances. She knew he had a wife and children and had the nerve to want to meet them prior to her romance with Stone. She was so pushy & literally fell onto Mike in a childlike but seductive manor. Priss unfortunately turned out to be a manipulative calculating opportunist. I refuse to go to Graceland to see her stuff inside the Elvis museum considering she is the EX-WIFE and not the widow.
This movie was definately for the money, it did her no favours in the eyes of Elvis fans. Im the Elvis fan and saw the movie with my daughter who isnot, my daughter turned to me at the end and said “ shes making him look bad”. ❤🇦🇺
Welcome back Billy and Jo and hello Danni ! Elvis would be mad as hell that P treat you this way. He not only came from the same tracks but he was your blood and always included you. Seems to me P only enjoys the fame and money Elvis the Performer brought her life otherwise she wouldnt have divorced him. And she has lived off his name since his death. Shame on her!
Glad EFM is back! I am also happy to learn that Elvis had no intention of reuniting with Priscilla. Many Elvis peeps have said that Elvis’s biggest regret was not getting back together with her. The million dollar question is finally answered-thank you!
Thank you Jo for being considerate * not telling her secrets, as we all know how us women discuss our spouse with friends. Wish PP had the integrity that you possess! In the end, God knows the truth & don't let her denying your friendship bother you. You are an awesome lady!
If Priscilla would have really loved Elvis, she would have never written "Elvis and me", at least not the way she did. I read it back because of Coppola's movie and noticed all the lies she wrote, like pretending that she would have met Stone only in 1972. But what hurts the most is about how she felt when Elvis proposed : "our love would no longer be a secret" (it's never been) "the many girls who were auditioning for my role were over" (as if she was herself playing a role from the day she met (or asked to meet) Elvis, and still is now).
Nice to see you both back. I think Jo is right about the class distinction. Priscilla went Hollywood and didn't want to associate with Elvis' kin anymore. For some reason for a person who has lived off the Presley name for all these years she thinks she's better than everyone else. Priscilla has made a career out of playing the victim.
Prissy is all about the money and she acts like she's better then the Presleys but she's still riding that name love you guys and glad you're back ..don't care what comes out about Elivs I will always love him
Honestly there isn't many people in this world as genuine and honest as Billy and Jo Smith Love them. Feel like I've known them all my life and I only met them a few times I totally agree on there opinion on the both movies that's exactly how those movies came across with me and I've never met Elvis in my life. Keeping Billy in my prayers.
I am so happy to see y'all back. Priscilla didn't want to add people who know the truth. I have family members who have selective memory😉 justlike she does. I Love y'all and love the fact that you tell it like it was. The good the bad and the ugly. Y'all rock and have my upmost respect. ✌️❤️🙏🏼Danielle did an awesome job keeping us updated and keeping the channel in the groove. Thank you, Danielle ❤
When Priscilla says she didn't have any friends, I think she may have meant she didn't get to pick her kind of friends...and of course those friends wouldn't have been from the Presley family. All I know is she has lied too many times for me to have any respect for her whatsoever.
She didn't want any girls her age because she was afraid that Elvis would like them. That's why she stick with the mm wives.. she was protecting her investment.
she still has friends she met due to Elvis : Joanie Esposito/Kardashian; Jerry Schilling, Patsy Presley, Tom Jones ; she also used to consider George Klein or Joe Esposito as her friends. She met Olivia Bis when she was still living with Elvis. Priscilla without friends of her own is one of the numerous ways she unfairly puts the blame on Elvis.
@@luciedetant1095 That's the point. She met these "friends through Elvis". She is constantly trying to make him a bad guy, and making herself sound like a victim. Yet, at the same time, she rides on the Presley name as a way to make herself a living.
Notwithstanding the fact that Priscilla proclaimed that she had to leave Elvis to "find her own identity" and live "her own life" she has, for 50 years, exploited her position as the mother of Elvis' only child to obtain money, publicity and acting jobs. Priscilla never wanted to live her own life but she wanted a life in which she had control over Elvis Presley and their daughter! She achieved her goal at the expense of Elvis, Lisa Marie, Benjamin, Riley Harper, Finley, Elvis-fans and many others.
The class, dignity and honesty that you all show as a family is truly something to behold. I watched the Priscilla movie. I felt it was a waste of time and money. Same old story she always tells. She will never change the mind of a true Elvis fan, and those of you who knew him contribute to a huge part of the positive of keeping his legacy alive. If any Elvis fan wants to know the truth it’s best to come watch your alls videos because your version of events has never changed and that speaks volumes. Elvis was a human, he made mistakes. That being said I’m sure she did as well but she never includes hers, just his. Totally hypocritical but not surprising as this is the second movie she’s made in attempt to smear him and change the narrative. By now we all know the truth and know the players involved. She can never take away or rewrite history as long as we have truth tellers like you two. Thank you for sharing all that you do with us.
I havent seen the Film yet, but pleased to Hear your much Respected Insights if it before I do! You guys are so "genuine" in your manner. Jo exactly right, once Priscilla got taste of Hollywood, LA Life she changed, Class distinctions. Fame & Money can go to peoples heads think they elevated above others! Not Nice you guys were shunned or not mentioned in True events in Elvis's life. Dont Worry us Elvis Fans Value you all & appreciate your Generosity sharing your Memories with us, it means the World. So Happy to See Billy on the Mend, his sense of humour we LOVE. Just know we Support you 100%. Elvis was a Man with Faults like the rest of us & I love that you make that point. Wasnt perfect... But when you Love some one dearly you dont Focus on that, you Cherish the Best side of them! You dont go trashing their Name. Keep Healing Billy, Best Wishes to you all.🌻
I saw the movie online. I was bored out of my mind. I literally had to force myself to watch to the end. I'm so glad you two are back. Such nice folks. You have a lovely granddaughter. She kept things going very well. God bless and be well all of you.
Hello to all the Smith family, I am so happy to see you all are doing well. We have missed you. A BIG THANK YOU to Mrs. Danielle she did an awesome job! We love EFM and MMK! ❤❤❤ Grace and Alain from Canada
Yes Joe and Billy I watched it too and I agree with you and Billy it was more on her than Elvis and it did look like she was putting him down like someone said she wouldn't be on the map it wasn't for Elvis love the video keep it up Danielle you all look great and God bless you all love you bye-bye
How did Elvis feel when he read her interviews in 1973 explaining how bad she felt being his wife ? What about Elvis' fight for his custody rights ? When did Elvis was aware that she was only after his money, even capable to make him sell Graceland if needed ? The first problem with the movie that Coppola dared to make is pretending that Elvis would be the only one to blame for the bad relationship they had together. Only a faithful wife has the right to complain about her husband's unfaithfulness. Priscilla was herself unfaithful at least less than a year after the marriage she wanted.
Priss also allowed herself to be involved in threesomes with Elvis and lesbian affairs. Even Sonny said he did not understand how Elvis let this go on with a "wife" & not some prostitute. I believe Elvis got disgusted with what she would do, anything to please him losing her self respect. She got resentful about the other women & the spending & wanted it all for herself.
I'm glad y'all are back and feeling better! I'd like to know if Elvis ever said he regretted he and Anita breaking up and/or them not getting married? In photos, Elvis always looks happy when he's with Anita. Anita, seemed like such a nice LADY, very talented, full of life, and a little spitfire. She, might have been the one, that got away, so to speak.
Welcome back Jo and Billy, hope you both are feeling much better. I never watched the Elvis movie or the Priscilla movie because I knew they were both going to be nothing more than Hollywood fantasies.
Glad to see you back and better! You are too kind. She cheated 2 months after Lisa’s birth. She wrote that in her book. My problem with her is that she has tried and succeeded in erasing other significant women, friends and family from Elvis’ history, from Lisa’s life. She sure aired out Elvis’ flaws all the time but not hers and lies a lot, like telling Piers Morgan that Lisa was with her in LA and she was who told Lisa that Elvis had died and they would be going to Memphis to see him one last time. Everybody knows Lisa was spending time with Elvis at Graceland and was with Elvis when he died. She’s done a lot of damage. And what could have she said to Lisa that she broke ties with you, such loving family? But. That’s me. ❤❤❤❤
Question: Billy, what did you think of the Audubon Drive house the first time you saw it? Did you imagine then that Elvis would eventually buy a bigger better house? Thank you for all the great videos and for sharing your wonderful family with all of us!
I am so happy to see your family and that we know your were by his side all the time. It is very heartwarming to see you all I feel I am part of your family I really want God blessing to you all . I hope to see you one day and in meantime all let God give you health and happiness dear family !
I think Prissy is a little touched lol She wouldn’t be nothing with out Elvis for sure . She should be lucky she knew you good people . Thank you for this video glad you guys are back ❤
VAL DU PREEZ - SOUTH AFRICA, WELCOME BACK, I MISSED YOU TERRIBLY. I AM THANKFUL THAT BOTH OF YOU ARE DOING WELL, THAT'S ALL THAT MATTERS......THE OTHER THING THAT STILL MATTERS, IS THE FACT THAT I AM STILL PRAYING TO MEET BOTH OF YOU, PLEASE PRAY WITH ME. LOTS OF LOVE AND GOOD WISHES😍🥰😍🙏
I think that scientology she joined messed with her head and rubbing elbows with the wealthy people got her thinking she is better than regular people. It's funny because when she met Elvis she was just an army brat. Her loss is our gain ,I think you are down to earth great folks!❤
I recall the book Careless Love: The Unmaking of Elvis by Peter Guralnick. Elvis was searching for spiritual answers. He heard of a new approach to Christianity. Their office was in Beverly Hills. One of his staff drove him to their office. Elvis went inside, and the assistant waited in the car near the main entrance, 10 minutes later he heard an angry voice and recognized it as Elvis say "You sons a bitches, you God Damn sons a bitches all you want me for is my fuck'in money. Elvis stormed out of the building still swearing. He climbed back in the front passenger seat and slammed the door seething and swearing the entire 15-minute drive back to his Bel Aire home. The office he visited was the Church of Scientology. I am deducing that Elvis never discussed this meeting with Priscilla. I doubt Priscilla would have joined if she knew of Elvis' experience. Scientology must have been ecstatic when Priscilla joined, now they could get some revenge.
I think Priscilla knew about the experience Elvis had with that cult and it became one reason a Priscilla got involved with them. The other being, becuase of many of the "Hollywood people" being members of that cult and Priscilla wanted to be known to them....money talks and she's done a lot of talking.
So glad you're doing better Mr. Billy. Hi Danielle. Ms. Joe think you can share those pictures of you and Priscilla? If not i understand. Just bring them to Elvis wk 😅 for me only😂. Love y'all. Good night❤
Billy and Joe should be acknowledged in these supposed history defining movies as you are, in fact, blood kin and were there throughout Elvis' life and it should be recognized. And for the record, y'all do not come across as hillbillies or hicks, for sure!!!
Jo,you said my thoughts exactly!She thinks she's a class above!Always felt that.But Elvis'famiky are the most down to earth, good people and I can say this because I met you guys last year on Elvis week.No money in the world could pay for what you guys have in your marriage !And Elvis apparently too realised when he said "he'd give anything to have a marriage and a family "!Glad to see you all back x
I get excited when I see another video is posted. I think Billy and Jo are the sweetest couple! Danielle is lucky to have such special grandparents, and they are so lucky to have her! I agree about the movie. I found it pretty boring and thought it abruptly ended. I wish someone could actually ask Priscilla about Billy and Jo and why she never mentions them or has any relationship with them. I was wondering if Elvis ever went to see Billy perform with Billy and the Rockers. Thanks!
Elvis was VERY WORLDLY in the ways of Women. I think she played a role to get the ring. She became EXACTLY who she thought he was looking for. I think by the time Elvis caught on, it was too late. He was backed into a corner. He loved her because she grew up with him. She came at a rough time and filled a void. What parent sends their kid across the world to live with a Movie Star? Rock Star? They read the tabloids. They were looking for a check. Her dad was willing to compromise because technically she wasn't his. They knew his history of cars, home, and $$$. So from 17 up she only knew $$$ & Luxury. I think she never remarried because she likes playing the Priscilla Presley role. She wanted fame for herself. Thats why she used Elvis as a stepping stone. She knew Elvis would eventually leave, because she seen how hard getting married was for him. Thats why she had Lisa to secure her spot. She started dancing because she wanted to BECOME a star just like his co-stars. Her leaving Elvis for LA, INSTANTLY trying to secure a role, and the same month giving a centerfold interview tells you all you need to know. Then reading their divorce contested for tripple the money tells me Everything. Then in Becky Yanceys book she says Priscilla never said ANYTHING or turned over any of her credit cards. She continued to charge EVERYTHING to Elvis - Even Mike Stones clothes to Elvis. Becky says she finaly spoke Vernon in 1976 and the turned off all the cards & removed her as Beneficiary!! She almost cashed in again! She never called or asked what happend, why were they no longer working. They closed all her accounts in Beverly Hills... Crickets. That made me see her motives CRYSTAL CLEAR. Then you read their divorce and she only got spousal support (todays equivalent of $175k a year for just her to spend, the bills were already being paid by him) if she never remarried & never co-habitated as a wife. THATS why she refused to remarry when people like Robert Kardashian kept proposing. Now add in her relationship with Lisa, her grandkids, her suing them. If you know anything about Scientology the way they interogate them, the rundown, the hole for not trying to defect, the extreme grilling of Children vs Adults, it fosters SERIOUS Narcissism & completely fractured families. She chose that. All to hob knob with celebrities at the celebrity center. She wanted fame for HERSELF the entire time. Money is her motive. With Elvis and with her OWN KIDS.
SHE met Elvis and pursued HIM knowing he was with Anita Woods for 6+ years. Ever heard the saying "How you catch them is how you loose them" ??? Well she KNEW he was cheating. She knew he was cause he confessed. He even told her it wouldn't be the last or only time either. SHE QUOTES HIM HERSELF saying "I Need a woman who understands these things happen, sometimes these things get out of hand..." and threw a vase. 😂 SHE CHOSE TO STAY & GAVE HIM THE GREENLIGHT. She talks in her book finding women's names/numbers in Palm Beach house mail box. ALLLLLL PRIOR TO KIDS, PRIOR TO THE WEDDING. She was there for Money and Fame. Her life after ELVIS PROVES THIS.
I'm feeling better since my eye surgery it's nice to see you guys back I haven't been able to see till now happy birthday Mr Billy love you guys God bless you all❤
Nice to see you guys and you look well!! Thanks for reviewing the Priscilla movie. Lisa didn't want the movie and begged them to stop...😢 you're Elvis his closest family so I very much value your opinion. Little shame about the sound. Sounds like a vacuumcleaner is on. Keep up the GREAT work keeping Elvis alive. You were so close to him.
So glad u feel better an ur back!! Y'all are so sweet an honest, luv ur Family! Havent seen the movie yet an will probably make me mad lol. I always said he was pushed into marriage, Priscilla an her Family saw dollar signs!! I"ve loved Elvis all my life an always will!! Thank u!! Bless u all! EFM 💖🙏⭐👑
I'm fed up with the false portray of that poor Priscilla victim of an unfaithfull Elvis : she had affairs with married men when she was married, she was cheating on Mike Stone when she was still supposed to live with him, she left him for a married man , and even the father of her son was already married. How a female director could portray her as a victim ?
Great to see y'all back. Billy, please let us know how Elvis got a copy of the Zapruder film, what he thought about the JFK assassination, and what happened to E's copy of that film? Thank you much.
The movie was boring to me. I think the first Elvis movie with Douglas was the best. Priscilla begged to be in his life. She gained who she is by being in his life. She should praise him, not herself. Seems like she had problems making relationships work herself.
As always, love watching your videos! I'm so glad you're back. Thanks for letting us know how the Priscilla movie went. I'm sorry she still feels the need to have to make these movies about Elvis all the time. It's getting old and I hate that you both are never mentioned especially because you are family and Billy was always with Elvis since Billy was very young. Love you guys!!! Stay well!! ❤ 16:07
Hi Smith Family Welcome back Billy & Jo , God is awesome with his blessings. Danielle has been superb in both your absence you both did such a great job with her. My sincere empathy goes out to women who get caught up in a bad situation they didn't have a clue about. But for those who had a sheer picture of what they was getting at the door and still walked in, Well the rest is on them. Priscilla has nothing else to sell , Her power at EPE/ Graceland has come to an end , She and her former friend / business partner is facing off in court , Jerry Shilling is slowly doing the moon walk backward from her these days and things of this nature happens when you live your life to the point of blowing the very bridges up that you once needed to travel by. Wealth comes in all forms . Billy and Jo was teens when they met they weathered storms , Cherished happy times did exactly what the marital vows stated and is still together to wish Billy a blessed golden Happy Birthday all these decades later, Raised 2 sons , Daughters in law who take care of their sons to the point that would make any parent happy , Grandchildren, Great grandchildren , extended family & friends , People they wouldn't even know in public is rooting for them from their RU-vid channel family , A home , food & clothing now that is what being rich is all about . They never like, Elvis had to wonder if this person was in their lives with love & care about them genuinely or their for who they are and what they have . The Smith Family is blessed with wealth . Tyfs continued success.❤🙏
I agree with yall exactly. That's what I thought when I saw the movie. I did not like the way Elvis was portrayed at all. I love what Billy said about them doing things for Elvis because they loved him. I believe yall are sincere in that. That's what family I suppose to do anyway is help each other.
Priscilla shows herself in the movie wit h pigtails when she met elvis and in realty she looked 21 with her short curly head and elvis was not 6 foot 5 and priscilla was not under 5 foot
I can’t watch it. I know it would make me angry. Love you all such an awesome family thank god Elvis have you all to keep his memory alive and to share your honesty and love for him. We love you 😘
Per Priscilla voi eravate persone troppo semplici come Elvis, lei voleva conoscere persone molto altolocate lei a quei tempi avrebbe voluto che Elvis l'aiutasse a diventare una grande attrice ,e non capiva e non capisce che la sua fortuna e per la luce di Elvis e non per la sua luce, lei senza Elvis Presley non sarebbe nessuno.
It's good to see you back Billy and Jo! And you did a great job Danielle! You guys are just amazing, you've shown such kindness and graciousness while describing your opinions about this movie. You have my admiration!!
QUESTION: Has Billy and Jo ever read the book Child Bride by Suzanne Finstad. When I read it, it confirmed many things I suspected about Priscilla and told many things I'm sure she didn't want anyone to know, especially about the true status of her virginity and how she begged and instigated her move to Graceland.
Haven’t read the book but I can remember watching a documentary years ago in the U.K. Priscilla was recounting how she would constantly beg and plead with her parents to let her go to America. They said they eventually gave in, got a promise from Elvis that he would make sure she finished her education and would be safe and they trusted he would keep his word.
Also I believe had Lisa stayed close to you guys, life would have turned out better, happier, richer in quality and fuller than the sad way it did. Totally differently. I’ll never understand what happened but I’ve got an idea who was behind it. 😔
Agree. I recently read an interview with Lisa Marie from Playboy. In it she said that all her memories of Graceland were happy memories. She didn't have one bad memory of her staying at Graceland or her being on tour with Elvis. Elvis and Lisa Marie loved each other so much and their pictures show it.
Will always watch your videos!!! Glad you guys are back!!! I appreciate your honesty and dont let the negative get to you!!! You were there you know what happened and how things were!!! Love to your family!!!
So glad you're back! Just as Billy said he'd told the tearing down the house story for years, a flash of light was behind him and went over Jo's head then disappeared. Watch closely or you'll miss it. About 7:03.
Glad to see You Both Back and Doing well and I agree with a lot Of what You Both Say But the Straw that Broke the Camel's Back with People with Priscilla Is she Contested Lisa's will 2 weeks after she Died and they're Going Back to Read Child Bride By acclaimed Author Suzanne Finstead It's all Out Now Or has Been Out that Elvis and Me was a Work Of Fiction Anyway Danielle Did a Great Job always Enjoy Yours and Danny and Theresa's Videos etc. I Still would Love to see the Real Movie about Elvis's Family Elvis's Real Beginnings Just Keep Priscilla away From It she's Proven all she wants to Produce Is a Trashy Fictional Soap Opera a Train Wreck and I hope Riley Retains Ownership Of the Book By herself and Lisa Marie Priscilla Should Not Make anymore Movies Or write anymore Books after the Priscilla Movie Bombed Maybe she Won't Thank You Guys For Loving Elvis ❤
After seeing reviews and hearing your opinions of this movie I I still have no desire to see it. I don't read her books or a LOT of people books on Elvis that were former girlfriends or other wise. I listen to you two and 2 other family members books and that is it. Yes Elvis did some bad things in his life but we have to forgive them as we all have sinned and fallen short of the Glory of God. And I liked the video and hit the like button!
Prissy can write what she wants! Lisa and Elvis both are gone! She is a wild cat! Billy yiu and Jo speak the truth! Nobody want to hear her! They want to hear from you and Jo! ❤❤ we live you all
I would take “hillbilly hicks” over a narcissistic, greedy liar. Just my opinion. Billy and Jo you are both classier than she could ever be. And true elvis fans love you! Thank you all for everything you do! The movie was horrible. Which is why it flopped.
Billy and jo and daneille you’re videos are amazing and fantastic too love 💕 those stories about elvis and jo and billy do such an amazing fantastic job with talking about elvis and love the stories about elvis daneille you put in so much love and respect into you’re videos with you’re grandparents billy and jo elvis fans matter