The Immortal (Complete Series) - Allen Baron - (1970-1971) DVD

Ben Richards works as a test car driver. He is a young, handsome man with no cares in the world. His life is turned upside down after he donates a pint of blood. The doctor tells him that there's something different about his blood. Nothing "wrong" -- to the contrary, Ben's O negative blood contains antibodies and immunities that make him totally immune to everything, including old age. The billionaire who gets his donated blood is brought back from the brink of death because of those antibodies. He learns of Ben's blood and, as the effects of the transfusion wear off, decides he must control Ben's life so that this rare gift will be available any time he needs it.

Ben is offered everything in exchange for becoming the billionaire's private fountain of youth. He rejects the offer but finds himself imprisoned. He escapes and is forced to go on the run, leaving behind his job, his home, and his fiancée. Even after the billionaire dies, Ben is not safe: Fletcher, an employee of the deceased, recruits a new billionaire. Fletcher is given a blank check and the job of finding Ben Richards.

While looking over his shoulder for Fletcher, Ben is also on the lookout for his brother, Jason. The two were orphaned and separated as teenagers. No one knows if Jason's blood also possesses these miraculous antibodies. Ben only knows he has to find Jason before Fletcher does.

I haven't seen this movie since it's original premier but I ever so vividly remember it. At first, I was enthused by the background of a man who was "by today's standards, practically immortal." It was the beginnings of my fantasy that was later picked up the "The Highlander" series. But then, Ben Richards, who just happens to be a test driver for the guy who's trying to capture him, has the exquisite taste to choose a Mustang Shelby as his escape vehicle! It hit me on two levels and I'm still engrossed by it all. Trouble is, no one shows the reruns, ever!

Episodes:

1. Sylvia
2. White Elephants Don't Grow on Trees
3. Reflections on a Lost Tomorrow
4. The Legacy
5. The Rainbow Butcher
6. Man on a Punched Card
7. White Horse, Steel Horse
8. The Queen's Gambit
9. By Gift of Chance
10. Dead Man, Dead Man
11. Paradise Bay
12. The Return
13. To the Gods Alone
14. Sanctuary
15. My Brother's Keeper

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