Steve has been guest speaker on two separate occasions at the prestigious William Paley Center (formerly named the Museum of
Television & Radio) in both Los Angeles, and New York City, where a special evening was devoted to his work in the entertainment
industry. He was also asked to be keynote speaker to a standing room only audience at the Hall Of Fame Museum of Rock ‘n Roll in
Cleveland, Ohio. His subject was his highly acclaimed “Elvis” NBC television special now referred to as “The Comeback Special.” Steve
directed and produced the special and will go down in television history if for nothing else for his contribution to what TV Guide called
“the second greatest musical moment in television history next to the Beatles debut on Ed Sullivan.”
“This legendary special offered not only an unplugged session years before the term became the vogue, but yielded the finest music of
Elvis’s career” accorded noted rock critic and historian Greil Marcus. Steve Binder’s contribution to Elvis’s career has been well
documented for years in numerous books, including the much reviewed “Careless Love” by Peter Guralnick and the most recent Simon
& Schuster release of Alanna Nash’s novel “The Colonel”; The Extraordinary Story of Colonel Tom Parker and Elvis Presley. On August
17th, 1998, Steve was honored by the Elvis Presley estate and spoke at Graceland to more than six hundred EP fan club President’s
world wide honoring the thirtieth anniversary of Elvis’s 1968 NBC Comeback Special. Years earlier, Steve and Colonel Parker were
presented with special plaques at a similar event. Steve’s “Elvis Comeback Special” has consistently been in the top 5 greatest musical
moments in television history and was the subject of TV Land’s tribute special honoring the 10 greatest musical moments that included
artists Madonna and Michael Jackson.
Robert Hilburn, music critic of the Los Angeles Times, called Binder’s feature film The T.A.M.I. Show, “one of the top ten all time great
rock ‘n roll films.” This 1960’s historical rock ‘n roll film starred Mick Jagger and the Rolling Stones, Marvin Gaye, the Supremes with
Diana Ross, Chuck Berry, Gerry & the Pacemakers, The Beachboy’s, Smokey Robinson and the Miracles, Jan & Dean, Leslie Gore and
James Brown.
Just some of Steve’s Emmy and Golden Globe nominated prime-time television credits over the years include specials and series for
NBC, CBS, and ABC. FOX and HBO that include: “Hullabaloo,” “Lucille Ball in London,” “Liza,” “The 65th Anniversary of The Grand Ol’
Opry,” ”Rolling Stone Magazine’s Tenth Anniversary,” “Petula Clark with Harry Belafonte,” “John Denver’s; Montana Christmas Sky,”
“The Danny Kaye Show,” “Mac Davis,” "Norman Corwin Theater," “Shields & Yarnell,” “Olivia” starring Olivia Newton-John with ABBA and
Andy Gibb, “A Tribute to Sam Kinison,” “Patti Labelle,” “Barry Manilow,” “Pee Wee’s Playhouse,” “Star Wars Holiday Special,” “The Mac
Davis Show” (series and specials), “The Primetime Emmy Awards” (four years,) Divas 2000 and HBO’s “World Stage; Diana” starring
Diana Ross.
More than anything else, Steve Binder has remained successful living with his philosophy: “Whatever you do in life, do it with
passion...passion is everything."
In August of 2000, VH-1 and Entertainment Weekly announced their pick of the TOP 100 Greatest Moments in Television
History. Six of the TOP 100 selected is the work of Emmy winner, Golden Globe nominee and winner of a directing Ace
Award, producer/director/writer Steve Binder.
In June of 2000, TV Guide announced their pick of the 25 Greatest Musical Moments in Television History. Two of those
25 selected in the Top Five were also the work of Steve Binder.
Responsible for more than 1500 hours of eclectic prime-time quality television and an occasional feature film, one of the
reasons for Steve’s long running, successful track record is that he is a rarity; someone who possesses a special affinity,
understanding and passion for all forms of music. This gift has allowed Steve to become a storyteller through music and
lyrics, and most importantly, enhance the entertainment value of the presentation.
STEVE BINDER
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