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    • Dec 10, 1968
    Colonel Tom Parker outlines terms for Elvis Presley to return to Las Vegas at the under-construction International Hotel. He eventually contracts for a four-week engagement at $400,000
    May 8, 1969
    Elvis Presley tells Colonel Tom Parker he's no longer interested in doing movies, because the roles are so bad
    Aug 22, 1969
    Colonel Tom Parker fires off a note to Elvis Presley that his jokes on stage in Las Vegas are becoming too risque
    Aug 27, 1970
    A day after a similar call to the International Hotel, an anonymous tipster tells Colonel Tom Parker of a plot to kidnap Elvis Presley
    Feb 4, 1972
    A new contract gives Colonel Tom Parker one-third of Elvis Presley's earnings
    Mar 28, 1975
    Barbra Streisand attends Elvis Presley's Las Vegas concert at the Hilton, then meets with him about taking the lead in her upcoming movie, "A Star Is Born." Colonel Tom Parker negotiates so stubbornly that the role goes instead to Kris Kristofferson
    Apr 4, 1975
    Barbra Streisand's production company offers Elvis Presley $500,000 plus a percentage of the film to appear in "A Star Is Born." Colonel Tom Parker responds with a counter demand so different that Presley loses the role to Kris Kristofferson
    Apr 14, 1975
    Colonel Tom Parker responds to a proposal for Elvis Presley to co-star in Barbra Streisand's upcoming production of "A Star Is Born." He demands $1 million plus 50% of all profits, effectively killing any possibilities
    Jan 22, 1976
    A new management contract takes effect, giving Colonel Tom Parker a 50% commission on Elvis Presley's concert bookings
    Aug 24, 1977
    Barely a week after Elvis Presley's death, Colonel Tom Parker announces he's sold global merchandising rights to Factors Etc.
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