THE IMMORTALS

Michael Korda's The Immortals concocts an inside look at the relationships between Marilyn Monroe, Robert Kennedy and President John Kennedy through the narration of a fictional press associate. Jerry Orbach demonstrates an uncanny knack for bringing a rich panoply of celebrities to life. Though his skill is undeniable, his breathless rendition of Monroe is a little tough to take seriously during her lengthy seduction of both Kennedy brothers. Despite Orbach's genuine virtuosity, Korda's intermingling of fact and fiction has all the depth of a supermarket tabloid and misses much of the inherent interest and inner conflict of its subjects. R.W.B. ©AudioFile, Portland, Maine [Published: DEC 92]