Mar 15, 2026; Comedian George Jessel hit the stage in an exaggerated salaam to the King of Rock ?n? Roll at Elvis? evening performance at Ellis Auditorium. Jessel, the master of ceremonies, could not make it to the earlier matinee performance because of an airline strike. Elvis Presley Day began earlier with a luncheon honoring the singer at Hotel Claridge;; Mandatory Credit: Robert Williams-USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images