THE ELVIS -- ELVIRA CONNECTION

THE ELVIS -- ELVIRA CONNECTION

Los Angeles (Wireless Flash) -- This might get you "all shook up," but horror hostess Elvira credits her start in showbiz to none other than "The King" Elvis Presley. Cassandra Peterson, better known as Elvira, says while she worked as a showgirl in Las Vegas, the King encouraged her to take singing lessons and move out of Vegas. Even after she left Las Vegas, she remained in contact with Presley. That's not the only connection the 49-year-old Elvira has to the King: She also says her horrifying hairdo was inspired by Presley's former wife Priscilla. In honor of Halloween, Elvira will appear on "Hollywood Squares" on October 30 and 31.