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John Mulaney's Elvis Lesson with Son Malcolm

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John Mulaneys Graceland visit with his son Malcolm, an Elvis Presley superfan, turned into a heartfelt moment when Malcolm asked to meet the King. Mulaney, with a touch of humor and honesty, explained Elviss passing, sparking a conversation about lifes tough talks and the enduring legacy of idols.

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John Mulaney's Elvis Lesson with Son Malcolm

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Entertainment & Celebrity News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!John Mulaney's Elvis Lesson with Son Malcolm. Machine-transcribed; use the interactive transcript above to jump the player to any line.

It's March 31st, you're listening to entertainment and celebrity news today, AI-powered entertainment coverage. John Mulaney faced a real heartbreaker at Graceland, with his four-year-old son Malcolm, who's obsessed with Elvis Presley. The kids such as Superfan, they scored a private tour of the King's estate right before a show there. Malcolm was hyped, asking about hitting the roof and chilling in the jungle room. But then came the moment of truth, when Malcolm straight up asked to meet Elvis. Mulaney realized he never dropped the news before, so he had to break it gently on the spot. He told his boy Elvis was up in heaven now, blaming it on the grind of early 40s life, busy schedules, and some personal struggles like his own. It was a raw dad move, keeping it real without scaring the little guy. Colbert cracked up on the late show when Mulaney shared the story, joking there are worse ways to go than the King's lifestyle. Meanwhile, Malcolm's fandom kicked off from Lilo and Stitchtunes and got locked in by that 1968 comeback special, where a two-year-old him was glued to the screen.

This father-son Graceland trip turned into a lesson on life's tough talks, showing how idols live on through the music even after they're gone.

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