On this episode of Our American Stories, Greg McDonald was sixteen when a summer job opened a door he never expected. Working maintenance in Memphis meant seeing beautiful homes and meeting the occasional celebrity, but nothing compared to the day he stepped inside a mansion owned by Elvis Presley. One introduction led to another, and soon Greg was talking with Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis’s legendary manager. That brief encounter grew into a lifelong career beside the King of Rock and Roll. Greg traveled with Elvis, helped manage details behind the scenes, and watched history unfold from just a few steps away. Over the years, he came to know not just the performer but the man who carried the weight of fame with humor and heart. Greg joins us to share how a single afternoon shaped the rest of his life.

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<p>On this episode of Our American Stories, Greg McDonald was sixteen when a summer job opened a door he never expected. Working maintenance in Memphis meant seeing beautiful homes and meeting the occasional celebrity, but nothing compared to the day he stepped inside a mansion owned by Elvis Presley. One introduction led to another, and soon Greg was talking with Colonel Tom Parker, Elvis&rsquo;s legendary manager. That brief encounter grew into a lifelong career beside the King of Rock and Roll. Greg traveled with Elvis, helped manage details behind the scenes, and watched history unfold from just a few steps away. Over the years, he came to know not just the performer but the man who carried the weight of fame with humor and heart. Greg joins us to share how a single afternoon shaped the rest of his life.</p>
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When a Teenager Knocked on Elvis Presley’s Door and Found His Future

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