The auction was divided into three section. On Friday the items associated with Presely's youthful skinny period went on the block. On Saturday the memorabilia came from his karate chop, top of the charts era and today the glitz, gems and garbage reflect his too many bacon sandwiches and too many pills period. While Presley's long time road manager Joe Esposito did attend, most bidders had never met their idol. Many were Elvis impersonators.
Some people just have too much money.
Even more have bad taste. At least the majority of the proceeds are earmarked for a good cause. It is planned that a facility will be built in Memphis to offer temporary housing and career training for homeless families. Lucie Arnaz, daughter of the late Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz, has undertaken the daunting effort of trying to launch a Broadway bound revival of Wonderful Town. Currently in California, the production spends three weekends in the San Gabriel Civic Auditorium, and then transfers to the Alex Theatre in Glendale, for another weekend.