The Immortal: The 1970s TV Series Where Death Wasn’t An Option

The Immortal was one of those fascinating television shows that seemed to arrive out of nowhere—and disappeared almost as quickly. Premiering in 1970, this unusual science-fiction adventure series starred Christopher George as Ben Richards, a man whose extraordinary blood made him virtually immune to disease and dramatically slowed his aging. Unfortunately, it also made him the target of people who wanted that blood for themselves. Based on the novel The Immortals by James Gunn, The Immortal combined science fiction, action, mystery and the kind of episodic storytelling that defined early-1970s television. Richards spent much of the series on the run, trying to stay alive while being pursued by people who saw his unusual biology as a valuable commodity. But what made The Immortal so memorable? Why did a television premise involving a man who couldn't die fail to become a major hit? How did the series fit into the explosion of science-fiction and supernatural programming on American television in the early 1970s? And why is this intriguing series largely forgotten today? Tom Gulley takes a trip back to the era of 1970s television, when networks were willing to take some wonderfully strange chances on science fiction, adventure and high-concept drama. From Christopher George and the show's unusual premise to its place alongside other cult TV programs of the period, The Immortal is a terrific example of a television series that deserves another look. If you remember The Immortal, Christopher George, 1970s science fiction television, or the wonderfully eccentric world of vintage TV, this is a trip back to a very different era of television. Watch The Immortal for FREE on YouTube: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLHkRm9NxLxR0BN8Bw18WmBq15Yqnl-_3K&si=sSo34V0nMoSg68x1 #TheImmortal #1970sTV #ClassicTV #70sTV #ChristopherGeorge #ScienceFiction #VintageTV #CultTV #TVHistory #TomGulleyShow thetomgulleyshow.com