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Once Upon a Wheel is a 1971 ABC television documentary on the history of auto racing. It was hosted by Paul Newman and was directed and produced by David Winters.
A racing enthusiast, Newman narrated this hour-long documentary on the history of auto racing. Joining Newman was Mario Andretti, Kirk Douglas, Hugh Downs, Dean Martin, Cesar Romero, Dick Smothers and many others.
TV Guide featured an article on the program as well as Newman on the cover in the April 17, 1971 issue. The film was released to home video by Monterey Media.
Original Release
02/23/1974
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Newman | Narrator / Self - Host |
| Mario Andretti | Self |
| Stephen Boyd | Self |
| Wilt Chamberlain | Self |
| Chuck Connors | Self |
| Kirk Douglas | Self |
| Hugh Downs | Self |
| Glenn Ford | Self |
| James Garner | Self |
| Pancho González | Self |
Directors
Writers
Cast
| Name | Character |
|---|
| Paul Newman | Narrator / Self - Host |
| Mario Andretti | Self |
| Stephen Boyd | Self |
| Wilt Chamberlain | Self |
| Chuck Connors | Self |
| Kirk Douglas | Self |
| Hugh Downs | Self |
| Glenn Ford | Self |
| James Garner | Self |
| Pancho González | Self |
| Art Johnson | Self |
| Dean Paul Martin | Self |
| Cesar Romero | Self |
| Dick Smothers | Self |
| Al Unser | Self |
Producers
| Name | Role |
|---|
| Burt Rosen | Executive Producer |
| David Winters | Producer |
| William Edgar | Producer |
