TV Fact #144 – March 7th, 2015:

The 1971 ABC television documentary “Once Upon a Wheel”, that covered the history of auto racing, had an article featured about it in TV Guide as well as actor Paul Newman, who hosted and starred in the show, on the cover in the April 17, 1971 issue. Newman agreed to star in and host the television special because of his love and passion for racing. In fact, it was produced and directed by David Winters, who co-owned a number of racing cars with Newman.

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