TV series
The Living Christ
1951, English, on NBC. Created by John T. Coyle.
The first ever made for TV miniseries documents the story of Jesus Christ from birth to resurrection.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 28 min
- Status
- Ended in 1951
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The Living Christ is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Latest episode
S1 E12: Crucifixion & Resurrection
Aired 25 March 1951
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
- John T. CoyleCreator
- Art GilmoreNarrator · 12 ep
- Eileen RoweMary the Mother · 12 ep
- Peter WhitneyHerod Antipas · 12 ep
- George BruggemanJohn · 12 ep
- Gayne WhitmanJudas Iscariot · 12 ep
- Carl MilletairePharisee · 12 ep
- Bing RussellLazarus · 12 ep
- Jeanne BatesMary - Sister of Lazarus · 12 ep
- I. Stanford JolleyDismas the Good Thief · 12 ep
- James FlavinLonginus · 12 ep
- Dennis MooreAssyrian Messenger · 12 ep
- John AlvinJoseph · 12 ep
Details
- First aired
- 7 January 1951
- Last aired
- 25 March 1951
- Network
- NBC
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- NR
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The Living Christ: quick answers
Is The Living Christ worth watching?
The Living Christ doesn’t have enough ratings for a verdict yet.
How many seasons of The Living Christ are there?
The Living Christ has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 28 minutes each.
Is The Living Christ finished?
Yes. The Living Christ ended in 1951, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Living Christ on?
The Living Christ is streaming on Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
The Living Christ parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Living Christ is rated NR. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like The Living Christ?
If you liked The Living Christ, try Jesus of Nazareth, The Chosen, Roots.
Who created The Living Christ?
The Living Christ was created by John T. Coyle and stars Art Gilmore, Eileen Rowe, Peter Whitney.