Once Upon a Classic

1976 – nowShow3 seasons2 episodes

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score
86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Summary

Once Upon a Classic was an American television program hosted by Bill Bixby, at the time of The Incredible Hulk fame. The program aired on PBS from 1976 to 1980 as a production of WQED in Pittsburgh.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Kids

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

1 of 1 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Ben Bolt

Everyone

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Facts

October 9, 1976 · May 23, 1978 · Still running

First aired
October 9, 1976
Latest episode
May 23, 1978
Status
Still running
Length
3 seasons · 2 episodes
Original language
English

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Once Upon a Classic worth watching?"

Questions about Once Upon a Classic

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Once Upon a Classic worth watching?

86
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 86 (IMDb 7.2).

Is Once Upon a Classic okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Once Upon a Classic?

1 h

About 1 hour: 2 episodes in 3 seasons of about 30 minutes each since 1976, and it's still in production.

Will I feel good after watching Once Upon a Classic?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for wholesome and 8 for hopefulness.

Is Once Upon a Classic plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (7 of 10) and dialogue centrality (7 of 10) more than on its plot.