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The Immortal
Test driver Ben Richards discovers his blood contains every immunity known to man--in effect making him immortal. When an elderly billionaire named Maitland learns of Richards' condition, he hires mercenary Fletcher to track Richards all over the country, capture him, and bring him back to Maitland's estate for periodic transfusions. The series details Richards' adventures with people he meets along the way, all the while fleeing from Fletcher and his goons.
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Episode 0
Pilot
Tue, Sep 30, 196973 mins
A professional race-car driver discovers that there are certain properties in his blood that will make him, basically, immortal. A dying multi-millionaire also finds out about the racer's blood, and is determined to get it to keep himself alive.
Awards
- 1970 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Cinematography for Entertainment Programming - For a Special or Feature Length Program Made for Television - nominated
- 1970 - Primetime Emmy - Outstanding Achievement in Film Sound Editing - winner
- 1970 - Hugo - Best Dramatic Presentation - nominated