Once Upon a Time… Man 1978
- Status
- Ended
- First Aired
- September 23, 1978
- Format
- 1 season · 26 eps
- Total Runtime
- ~11.3 hours (26 min/ep)
- Highest Rated Episode
- S1E26 "Once Upon a Time... the Earth (and tomorrow?)" (★ 8/10)
- Created By
- Albert Barillé
- Network
- France 3
What is Once Upon a Time… Man?
Once Upon a Time… Man is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, Family.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 26 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 23, 1978
- Networks
- France 3
- Genres
- Animation, Drama, Family
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 8.3/10
- Format
- 1 season · 26 episodes
- Episode runtime
- ~26 minutes
- Status
- Ended
- Network
- France 3
How long to binge?
Estimate the schedule using 26 episodes and an average 26-minute runtime.
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Once Upon a Time… Man is a television series first released in 1978. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, Family. Produced and broadcast by France 3. Current status: Ended. Spans 1 seasons and 26 tracked episodes.
Should you watch it?
“A whimsical animated journey through humanity's entire history.”
- Covers human history from prehistory to the 20th century
- Animated style makes complex topics accessible
- Family-friendly tone
- Broad scope limits depth of detail
- 1970s animation style may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy concise, animated overviews of world history suitable for families.
The series is gentle and educational, appropriate for viewers of all ages.
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Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide & lore primer →- E1 And Earth was created... Mytharc Sep 23, 1978
- E2 Neanderthal Man Core Sep 30, 1978
- E3 Cro-Magnon Man Core Oct 7, 1978
- E4 The Fertile Valleys Core Oct 14, 1978
- E5 The First Empires Core Oct 21, 1978
- E6 The Age of Pericles Core Oct 28, 1978
- E7 The Pax Romana Core Nov 4, 1978
- E8 The Conquest of Islam Core Nov 11, 1978
- E9 The Carolingians Core Nov 18, 1978
- E10 The Age of Vikings Core Nov 25, 1978
- E11 The Cathedral Builders Core Dec 2, 1978
- E12 The Travels of Marco Polo Core Dec 9, 1978
- E13 The Hundred Years' War Core Dec 16, 1978
- E14 The Quattrocento Core Dec 23, 1978
- E15 The Golden Age of Spain Core Dec 30, 1978
- E16 Elizabethan England Core Jan 6, 1979
- E17 The Golden Age of the Low Countries Core Jan 13, 1979
- E18 The Great Reign of Louis XIV Core Jan 20, 1979
- E19 Peter the Great and his Times Core Jan 27, 1979
- E20 The Age of Reason (18th) Core Feb 3, 1979
- E21 America Core Mar 3, 1979
- E22 1789–1814 (The French Revolution) Core Mar 10, 1979
- E23 The Awakening of the People (Revolutions of 1848) Core Mar 17, 1979
- E24 The Belle Epoque Core Mar 24, 1979
- E25 The Crazy Years Mytharc Mar 31, 1979
- E26 Once Upon a Time... the Earth (and tomorrow?) Mytharc Apr 7, 1979
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of "Once Upon a Time… Man"?
It presents the history of mankind from prehistoric times through the 20th century.
Who created the series?
Albert Barillé is credited as the creator.
What genres does the show belong to?
It is classified as animation, drama, and family.
Is the series appropriate for children?
Yes, its family-friendly tone and educational focus make it suitable for younger viewers.
How does the series convey historical information?
Through animated storytelling that simplifies complex events for a broad audience.
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