Once Upon a Classic(1976)

Once Upon a Classic is an American television series hosted by Bill Bixby, who was then known for starring in The Incredible Hulk. Airing on PBS from 1976 to 1980 as a WQED Pittsburgh production, the show adapted classic literature for young audiences. Episodes brought stories like "A Connecticut Yankee in King Arthur's Court" and the Leatherstocking Tales to life, with some adaptations sourced from British broadcasters including the BBC and ITV. Positioned as a children's counterpart to Masterpiece Theatre, Once Upon a Classic paved the way for similar literary anthology series in the decades to follow.