Friday, April 18, 2014

Classic Televison - Special

Once Upon a Wheel
Original channel 
ABC
Release date 
April 18, 1971
Starring 
Paul Newman (host)
Mario Andretti
Hugh Downs
Dean Martin
Cesar Romero
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.

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