Once Upon a Wheel (1971 TV program)

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Once Upon a Wheel was a 1971 television documentary on the history of auto racing. It was hosted by Paul Newman.

Once Upon a Wheel

Once upon a wheel
Genre Documentary
Running time 60 min
Directed by David Winters
Produced by David Winters, Burt Rosen
Starring Paul Newman (host), Mario Andretti, Hugh Downs, Dean Martin, Cesar Romero
Country of origin  United States
Language English
Original channel ABC
Release date(s) April 18, 1971
IMDb profile

Racing enthusiast, Paul Newman narrated this hour long documentary on the history of auto racing. Joining narrator, Newman, is Mario Andretti, Kirk Douglas, Hugh Downs, Dean Martin, Cesar Romero, Dick Smothers and many others.

Winters and Newman on set

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 Monteray1

Contents

Sponsors

Coca-Cola bottlers sponsored the show, and Mr. Newman appeared in magazine ads (wearing a Coke racing jacket). Viewers could order special collectibles related to the show: 8-track cartridges or cassette tapes of music from the show, a Coca-Cola jacket similar to Newman’s, and racing jacket style patches.2

International

The show was released theatrically in Europe, with additional footage. The Italian title was "I Giganti del Brivido", and "Vertigo Sobre Ruedas" in Spanish. The director has stated it was Paul Newman's impression of the finished product that encouraged the extended version.3

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Further reading

v • d • e
Body of work (selections) by David Winters
Broadway (selectionss)
Films (selected)
TV (selected)
Blackbeard (2006) •Dr. Jekyl and Mr. Hyde (1973) (1973) • Once Upon a Wheel (1971) • Raquel! (1970) •Movin' With Nancy (1967) • Hullabaloo (1965) • Shindig! (1964) • Perry Mason (1963) • 77 Sunset Strip (1961) • United States Steel Hour (1954) •
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Productions by David Winters
as Producer
1966 Lucy in London• 1969 the Leslie Uggams Show" (1969) TV series • 1969 The Barbara McNair Show" (1969) TV series• 1970 The George Kirby Show (TV) • 1970 Raquel! (TV)• 1970 The Darin Invasion (TV)• 1971 Once Upon has Wheel (TV) • 1971 The 5th Dimension Dolly Sunshine Show (TV)• 1971 Story Theater (series TV)• 1972 Half the George Kirby Comedy Hour (series TV)• 1972 Special The London Special Bridge • 1972 Timex All Star Swing Festival (TV)• 1973 Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde (TV)• 1973 Saga off Sonora (TV)• 1975 Linda Lovelace for President • 1975 Alice Cooper: Welcome to My Nightmare • 1977 Young Lady Chatterley • 1982 The Last Horror Film • 1986 Killer Workout • 1987 : Phoenix the Warrior • 1987 Rage to Kill • 1987 Mankillers • 1987 : the Mission • 1988 Dead End City • 1988 Space Mutiny • 1988 Deadly Prey • 1988 Night Wars • 1990 White Fury • 1990 Fatal Ski (video)• 1990 Future Force • 1990 Deadly Dancer • 1990 Rapid Fire • 1990 Death Drives out • 1990 Operation Warzone • 1990 Future Zone • 1990 Invasion Forces • 1990 Final The Sanction • 1990 Lock 'n' Load • 1991 That' S Action (video)• 1991 The Last Wrinkles • 1991 Presumed Guilty • 1991 COP-Out • 1991 Maximum Breakout• 1991 Firehead • 1991 The Lost Platoon • 1991 Born Killer • 1991 Raw Nerve • 1992 Armed for Action • 1992 Blood one the Badge • 1992 Center off the Web • 1993 Double Threat • 1993 Night Trap• 1994 The Dangerous • 1994 Strip Girl ( Raw Justice )• 1995 the Relentless • 1995 Codename Silencer )• 1998 Time Burst Final The Alliance • 1998 Shooters • 1998 Code Name Revenge • 1998 Deadly Reactor • 1998 Order off the Eagle • 1998 The Bounty Hunter • 1998 The Revenger • 1998 Hell one the Battleground • 1998 Jungle Assault • 2000 Rhythm & Blues • 2002 Welcome 2 Ibiza • 2003 Devil's Harvest • 2005 The King Maker •

References

  1. ^ .Montery Media listing Retrieved 2008-10-6
  2. ^ "Coca Cola Conversations".
  3. ^ "David Winters Website".

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