---
title: "The Immortal"
year: 1970
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-immortal-1970"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 9955
imdb_id: null
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 16
runtime_minutes: 60
community_rating: 7.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# The Immortal (1970) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-immortal-1970

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

The Immortal is a television series first released in 1970. Catalogued under Drama. Produced and broadcast by ABC. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 16 tracked episodes.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An American sci‑fi series spun from a 1969 pilot and James Gunn's novel."

### Why Watch
- Adaptation of James Gunn's novel provides classic sci‑fi premise
- Shows early 1970s television production style

### Caveats & Content Note
- Series ended after a midseason cancellation, resulting in a short run
- Tone & Suitability: Its tone is straightforward drama with science‑fiction premises, suitable for general audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: drama, science-fiction, retro

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/the-immortal-1970#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Robert Specht
- **Networks / Studios**: ABC

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Christopher George** as *Ben Richards*
- **Don Knight**
- **David Brian**
- **Frank Orsatti**
- **Tisha Sterling**
- **Robie Porter**
- **Michael Strong**
- **Martine Bartlett**
- **Lynn Loring**
- **Michael Conrad**

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: When did The Immortal originally air?
It aired on ABC from September 1970 to January 1971.

### Q: What source material inspired the series?
The series is based on a pilot movie and the novel The Immortals by James Gunn.

### Q: Why did the series end?
It was canceled at midseason.

### Q: Were the episodes shown again after cancellation?
Episodes were rerun by ABC in summer 1971 and later on the Sci Fi Channel.

### Q: What genre does The Immortal belong to?
It is classified as a drama with science‑fiction elements.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Immortal — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/9955)

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