Tickle Me Trivia:

- Tickle Me was the only movie for which Elvis Presley did not record a new soundtrack. Due to Allied Artists struggling financially, and the increasing difficulty of getting Elvis into the recording studio, Colonel Parker suggested using 10-12 songs that Elvis had already recorded and released on albums, but not as singles or 45s.

- To promote the film, Colonel Parker persuaded RCA to purchase Elvis' gold Cadillac and ship it around the country to draw crowds at local premieres for which Elvis could not attend. 

- Though it never appeared on the top box-office charts, Tickle Me quickly earned back its cost, saving Allied Artists from bankruptcy in the process.

- While filming, Elvis gave director Norman Taurog his rare Sony video camera. Taurog was pleased because he claimed that he could shoot the scene himself and watch it before it went to the editing room.

Elvis Insiders Collectible 45th Anniversary Tickle Me Stamp:

To celebrate this anniversary, a limited-edition collectible 45th anniversary Tickle Me metal stamp reproduction was created just for Elvis Insiders who purchase a plus membership kit. It features the classic movie poster in a silver finish, cast and embossed as a commemorative metal stamp with enamel color fill. The Insiders logo is embossed on the reverse side. It’s packaged on a full color, two-sided see thru card featuring a rarely-seen photo of Elvis from Tickle Me.

This collectible stamp is just one of the many limited-edition items available in the 2010 Elvis Insiders plus membership kit. If you are not currently an Insiders member, click here to purchase your plus kit, including the 45th anniversary Tickle Me metal stamp. If you are currently an Elvis Insider, but would like to upgrade to a plus membership, click here. To find out more about becoming an Elvis Insider, click here.