Once Upon a Time… Man (1978 – 1979)

1978 • 1 season • TV-PG

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Ended

TV-PG•Sep 23, 1978 – Apr 7, 1979•France•1 Season•26 Episodes

Type: Scripted

Network

Creator / Director: Albert Barillé

LanguageFrench

W2TCH Rating81%Good

Last aired

Once Upon a Time... the Earth (and tomorrow?)

Aired Apr 7, 1979

S1:E26

Synopsis

"Once Upon a Time... Man," a 1978 French animated TV series, is the first in Albert Barillé's educational "Once Upon a Time..." franchise. It’s an engaging introduction to world history for children, exploring difficult topics and events through a group of recurring characters who travel through time. These familiar characters face the challenges of each era in many episodes, offering a distinctive view of how history unfolds. The show's opening and closing titles feature Johann Sebastian Bach's Toccata and Fugue in D minor, condensed to two minutes. The dramatic introduction uses sections from the piece that match the story, particularly during scenes depicting Earth’s destruction, creating a powerful impact on young viewers.