Written by and copyright D. S. Brown. Image copyright ABC studios.

THE IMMORTAL TV movie aired in 1969. The series debut Sep 24, 1970 came three years after THE FUGITIVE had left the air. The show followed THE FUGITIVE format of a man on the run from a relentless pursuer. In this case, 'The Immortal' Ben Richards is not falsely accused, but rather a source of rejuvenating blood which makes him the object of a feverish manhunt. Instead of being dogged by an obsessed police detective, he is pursued by an aged billionaire, Braddock and his hired minions. Braddock intends to keep Ben captive to prevent him from dying in an accident. Braddock can live eternally with blood transfusions from Richards.

Instead of seeking a one armed man, Ben is on the hunt for a possible twin brother who may have the same blood as he. To add some irony and action, Richards is addicted to fast cars, previously employed as a test driver. He crisscrosses the country and is involved in chases.

In October, 1970 Bantam released a tie in novelization of the series premiere concept.