TV series
Once Upon a Time… Man
1978NR1 season8.3 / 10
The history of mankind from prehistoric times to the 20th century.
Availability
Not streaming in United States
Checked Jul 22, 2026
Once Upon a Time… Man premiered September 23, 1978. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
Synopsis
The history of mankind from prehistoric times to the 20th century.
Season 1 episodes
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Episode 23
The Awakening of the People (Revolutions of 1848)
25m6.0 / 10
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Episode 26
Once Upon a Time... the Earth (and tomorrow?)
25m8.0 / 10finale
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Cast
Roger CarelMaestro (voice)Annie BalestraPierette (voice)
Albert BarilléNarrator (voice)
Yves BarsacqLe Gros (voice)
Claude BertrandLe Teigneux (voice)
Patrick PréjeanLe Nabot (voice)Credits
- Created by
- Albert Barillé
Production details
- Status
- Ended
- Series type
- Scripted
- Episodes
- 26
- Original language
- French
- Original title
- Il était une fois… l'Homme
Networks & production
France 3France
ProcidisFrance
Tatsunoko ProductionJapan
Themes
educationaleuropean historyhistoryhuman evolutionil etait une foisonce upon a timewestern civilizationworld history