Once Upon A Time- Man

[jgsouter]

Toccata & Fugue in d minor - Bach. As stated previously, it was the theme tune I remembered. None of my peers recall this. Today I have been vindicated. It was real. Used to make my Sunday mornings. May have started my enthusiam for history. Thanks Rathardican.

[dracel10]

What's the name of the song?

[mapleleafsforever]

Its aired in Canada on TVOntario. The WORST ENDING EVER !

[RubicsCubeProduction]

The german version of the intro was way better!

[SyriusBelsferg]

God, I learned so much from this series when I was a kid! I've seen it in Spanish, French and I think Greek too.

Thank you, France, for this gem of a cartoon.

[Zhinarkos]

I'm not sure if the music has originated from this series. It's too familiar. Is it a famous classical music piece or is it REALLY from this?

I mean, yes, this song plays in the beginning of every episode of this series, but has it originated from it?

[virgo675]

The music is by Bach. It's classical music from the 18th century I think.

[Rathardican]

Literal translation of the end comment in French 'Et la terre...fut' would pretty much be 'And the Earth....was. (history/over/finished))

[djrelllik]

Heheh nah, it's based on a french biblical saying which I don't remember but anyway it means And the earth started existing(or was created). And it's the name of the first episode so it's not related to the earth exploding.

[bowlochile]

with all due respect couldn't we get a better version of this up? This one has washed out colors, a slight lag on the video card of the comp being videotaped by an unsteady cam with a huge drop in volume around the middle.

Other than that good vid.

@ JAhU00 I noticed that when i was kid and how the people running for the rocket at the end never actually make it but are vaporized by the thrusters. Sad.

[Rathardican]

Your positive remarks effectively say-

1/ colours are crap

2/ sound quality is crap

3/ quality of filming is crap'

Apart from that, good vid (!)

When i put it on here, it had taken me a few months to source as none of my peers even remembered the show...there was no other version of it online apart from a defunct site. I figured, I'll just film it off the screen and maybe someone will like it. Most have . I suggest that YOU get a better version of this up so I can pull this one. Good luck

[bowlochile]

thanks for putting it up, honestly. did find a better version, though.

[snappycat1984]

well i ,for one am so happy you put this here..it was one of my favourite programmes as a kid and i have been unable to find it anywhere..now desperate to see the whole thing again!

[Eviltot]

The single programme that got me into classical music.

[JAhU00]

And in the end the earth blows up, lol. I never noticed it when I watching it as a kid.

[erginclass]

Çocukken bunu çok severdim.Şimdi de seviyorum.Ender yapım.

[mkcim]

To bad There is a Bad end ... :(

[Rathardican]

Yeah, it's kind of telling us that this may happen if we keep going as we are I think?

[izznub]

@Rathardican The planet should survive us, no matter what. But the sun is eventually going to turn into a supernova. I'm pretty sure this is just imagery to point out that if we want to survive, we will have no choice but to leave Earth.

[MercianLass]

I loved this series as a child.

[KrautGoesWild]

The intro suffers from what one may call "Captain Future Effect"... the German melody is way better and happier.

[Rathardican]

Ah yes, but the dire overyones of this intro seemed to convey the dire message indicated in the animation and as you will see from the comments, it is the intro music that many remember,

[TheGiantRabbit]

any one can tell me whats the theme's name? man this show was so much to me.

[Rathardican]

Toccata in Fugue in D Minor

[chrisbreizh29]

human history

[kgarridov]

Esta caricatura de mi más tierna infancia es la culpable de mi fascinación por la historia universal. Gracias por este trabajo tan influyente en el logro de que los niños se interesen en lo que en otras circunstancias hubiera parecido aburrido.

[mcmackerel]

I remember there being some nice classical song playing during the Egypt part of this series, probably while they're moving the Sphinx, but I'm not sure. Could someone name it for me?

[indiegabe]

Propaganda!

[chrisbreizh29]

lol propaganda have benefits, what is benefits there??? just knowledge history for child.

[leorcc]

I loved that show, childhood memories.

[Rachegotter]

At least, when you grew up in Europe in the 80s, you knew the theory of evolution is true. There was no crackpot denying. The cartoon's opening is crystal clear about the origins of Man.

[Otanis10]

Similar experience in Greece. Can't exactly pin it down, late 70s or even early 80s. Fish, ape, man, and the possibility of a world destruction. Highly educative; even back then I appreciated that the truth was not embellished beyond recognition. War and misery, death and pain were constantly present. Spectacular music too. Don't think I knew it was Bach when I was 5-6 years old.

[PlainAnne]

WOW a blast from the past. I remember watching this every weekday morning in the school holidays, totally loved it. Wish they'd repeat it. Was it really in the late 70s? Oh may I'm feeling so ancient now. Thank you for posting a nice memory :)

[wykikii]

watched the movie Rollerball & hearing "Toccata and Fugue in D minor" triggered my crazy search for this show. did not know the name. but somehow this classical piece brought back this memory. And now I can go to sleep...

[ugdemach]

same here dude. may you rest in peace. i now have kids and would love to show them this classic cartoon. they show so many repeats on tv , why not show some of this again ?

[jewom1]

It's a french tv serie

5 or 6 series was made on this theme: Man

once upon a time....in french:(original):

Il était une fois ...

[madridboy86]

are they bring it back

[turbomancartoon]

If you mean a new show, then yes they are, but i dont know when, maybe this year?

[turbomancartoon]

the new series (once upon a time planet earth) is coming out this year

[turbomancartoon]

at least in finland

[adversusmaximus]

german version is much better.... believe me lol

[SpectraFashion]

Yes, the german intro song is much better! Search for "Es war einmal... der Mensch"!

I love this series! I was 8 y.o., when I saw it for the first time. It was in 1980...

[indiglo97]

OMG,EXTREMELY HAPPY 2 see a show which i missed so much,never ever thought of finding it.Very Good program, watched it about more 2 decades back.REALLY delighted!BTW, are this below shows the ENTIRE package?

Once upon a time...man (1978)

Once upon a time...space (1982)

Once upon a time...life (1986)

Once upon a time...the americans (1992)

Once upon a time...the discoverers (1994)

Once upon a time...the explorers (1996)

Once upon a time...planet earth (2008?)

plz feedback! Happy & NICE!

[turbomancartoon]

yes

[turbomancartoon]

Once upon a time...man (1978)

Once upon a time...space (1982)

Once upon a time...life (1986)

Once upon a time...the americans (1992)

Once upon a time...the discoverers (1994)

Once upon a time...the explorers (1996)

Once upon a time...planet earth (2008?)

[mwillerton]

What a great show, really well presented. Available on DVD now through a French company Procidis.

[highwayNo9]

very good for learning history made me interested in the past

[JAGUARRACINGGREEN]

I have been talking a lot about this animation to my one work colleages, but no one could remember it. I used to watch it as a kid during the school holidays. Thought it very good then. The two guys - one slim, one big would just keep on regenerating. I think there was an old guy with a long white beard . I will buy this if available.

[asia911]

Man, I had a hard time trying to find this classic cartoon. Didn't know what the hell the title was. Mostly I remembered the furry guy, the main guy and a girl. Lucky I type in search using "history of time cartoon" and found it. Very darn educated cartoon for a kid back then and first nude for a cartoon.

[YemeniteCamel]

What's the name of the song?

[Rathardican]

Toccata in Fugue in D minor.

[hungariankiller]

Toccata and Fugue in D

[lmvtube]

Cheers mate! I never thought to watch again this superb intro. But I have to admit that I didnt remember its beging and ending, probably my child mind didnt registered these parts. I got scared because it seems where are going right there...

[ahmadeyad]

one of the greatest shows ever .

[MisspentYouth70]

Thank-you very much for posting this treasure

[cheeky999guy]

I used to love this!

[Rathardican]

buy it on DVD and force them to watch it mate

[xhagast]

Did anyone mangle the song? the other versions were better. At least the ones I heard.

[jumba146]

One of the most amazing cartoons I watched growing up in India!!! It would come on at 9.00 pm at night on Tuesdays and I would be so tired after evening play that I would beg my dad to wake me up if I fell asleep. What a treat it was when he did wake me up (only once in a while though). Thanks so much for posting this.

[studio1080]

lol @ the world exploding at the end!

[gmlch]

thanks a lot.

this was a brilliant and superb series.

[tyler6935]

I can't believe some retarded catholic freaks got offended by an 80s cartoon and decided to debate creationism on youtube, you should really get slapped in the face and realize that a show, targeted for a children audience, was lightyears ahead of you.

[chrisbreizh29]

if they can do a debate about a cartoon, they are whiout interest. Remember mohamed cartoon in danmark...

[WhisperingGrass]

Thanks for posting this - was a great childhood memory. I never read any heavy creation - evolution into it just thought it was entertaining. I'm so shallow ;)..

[peachypie06]

Anybody know where to get this series?

[Rathardican]

you'll get links how to buy it at the film producers, procidis dot com. ;o)

[DingKong]

I loved this. One of the best cartoons when I was a kid. Very well done and very educational.

[DingKong]

This was a brilliant cartoon. I watched it every week without fail!

[fher2040]

ditto

[Jayfive276]

There is something genuinely disturbing about this intro sequence - you wouldnt get a kids tv prog these days showing the destruction of the earth in the opening credits. Like a few people commenting I had been trying to find out what this was called for years. :D

[pigloo9]

holy sh1t!! I remember this from my childhood!

[thunderraichu]

Beautifully animated and seamless. The music is great too. you know, not to sound soppy, but this nearly brings a tear to the eye.

[gabijancik]

i grew up on this series, i love it, it's a must... it had a big impact on my life, and years later i become archeologist (prehistory & marine civilization) and geologist...:-)

[Ewald90]

Apparently I also got this TV series to blame for my choice of studies - archaeology and geology.

[Jota009]

can somebody tell me what music is this ?

[Rathardican]

Toccata and Fugue in D Minor

[Jota009]

Thanks !

:D

I love this music !

[micheplefisk]

Great tv series. It was very popular in Norway. Everyone around 30 remember this from they were kids.