The Second Hundred Years
originally aired on ABC
The Second Hundred Years is an American sitcom starring Monte Markham, Arthur O'Connell, and Frank Maxwell. In 1900 Luke Carpenter left his wife and infant son to take part in the Alaskan gold rush, but soon after his arrival was buried in a glacial avalanche. Luke was found after being buried in ice for 67 years, having not aged, after being thawed out. Though Luke was 101 years old he looked to be the same age of his 33-year-old grandson, Ken. The series drew overwhelmingly negative reviews, but premiered with strong ratings.