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When Elvis Presley became popular, Sullivan was wary of the singer's bad-boy style and said that he would never invite Presley on his program.

However, Presley became too big a name to ignore, and Sullivan scheduled him to appear on September 9, 1956.

In August, however, Sullivan was injured in an automobile accident that occurred near his country home in Southbury, Connecticut.

Sullivan had to take a medical leave from the series and missed the Elvis Presley show.

Charles Laughton wound up introducing Presley on the Sullivan hour.

After Sullivan got to know Presley personally, he made amends by telling his audience, " This is a real decent, fine boy.