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Once Upon a Wheel (1971): cast, story & where to watch

1971 · Series · ★ 7.3

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Released in 1971, Once Upon a Wheel is a notable series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. Once Upon a Wheel stars Paul Newman as Self - Host / Narrator, Mario Andretti as Self, Stephen Boyd as Self and Wilt Chamberlain as Self, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Once Upon a Wheel has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Once Upon a Wheel page.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Once Upon a Wheel (1971)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Once Upon a Wheel change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is Once Upon a Wheel worth watching?
Once Upon a Wheel holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Once Upon a Wheel?
Once Upon a Wheel stars Paul Newman, Mario Andretti, Stephen Boyd, Wilt Chamberlain and Kirk Douglas.
When was Once Upon a Wheel released?
Once Upon a Wheel was released in 1971.