Expert: James Warner - 10/24/2007

Question
Why did Elvis dislike Robert Goulet? I have heard he spent a good deal of money on TVs because he shot his TV every time Robert Goulet was on it.

Answer
Dear Scott,
I have been waiting for someone to ask THIS question!
It's a good story! Elvis disliked Robert Goulet for two reasons; his monotone, boring, corpse-like stage presence AND something that happened while Elvis was in Germany.

Elvis was dating a woman named Anita Wood. Anita worked with Goulet on his entertainment show or something and was an extra. While Elvis was in Germany, Goulet sent him a letter...basically saying, "Don't worry, Elvis. I'll take good care of Anita while you're gone!"

That's why Elvis used his .357 "remote" to change the TV channel, Scott. Upon finding Goulet on a channel, he took a .357 out of his boot, shot the TV out and  reportedly said aloud, "Get that s&#t outta' my house!"

The TV is currently on display at Graceland. It was found a few years ago in the attic above his father's office.

Thanks for the questions, Scott. That was fun to answer.
Just let me know if I can help again.

                                   Sincerely,
                                    James