Once Upon a Wheel

The story

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.

The seasons

Season 1 Once Upon a Wheel 1971 · 1 episode Season details＋

April 18, 1971

Paul Newman hosts and narrates this documentary from 1971 on the history of auto racing.

Cast

P Paul NewmanSelf - Host / Narrator M Mario AndrettiSelf S Stephen BoydSelf W Wilt ChamberlainSelf K Kirk Douglas H Hugh Downs G Glenn FordSelf J James GarnerSelf D Dean Paul MartinSelf C Cesar RomeroSelf