Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

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  • Genres: Comedy, Fantasy
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Futurama:
Season:  2  / Episode:  4 
Fry and the Slurm Factory

This Television Episode parodies Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Fry drinks excessive amounts of Slurm, looking for the golden bottle cap that grants him a visit to the Slurm Factory. The episode is a parody of the film Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory.

The Simpsons:
Season:  11  / Episode:  13 
Saddlesore Galactica

This Television Episode parodies Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
The sequence with the elf-jockeys living near the chocolate cascade are a parody of the Oompa-Loompa from the book (and films) Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. It is also similar to the dream sequence in Fiddler On The Roof. Their tree house resembles the Keebler Elf tree.

It is referred to by these television episodes...

30 Rock:
Season:  7  / Episode:  11 
A Goon's Deed in a Weary World

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Jack Donaghy (Alec Baldwin) prepares to pick his replacement as president of NBC. He devises an unconventional plan, adapted from Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, promoting Kenneth Parcell (Jack McBrayer) back into his old page role with orders to give a tour of the building to the final five candidates for the job.

Weeds:
Season:  2  / Episode:  9 
Bash

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
The family watches Willy Wonka in celebration of Judah's birthday because it was his favorite movie.

The Simpsons:
Season:  20  / Episode:  16 
Eeny Teeny Maya Moe

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Moe and Maya are at Maya's house. Moe turns the television on and sees the Oompa Loompas dancing and singing, making Moe uncomfortable because Maya is a little person, and he doesn't want to offend her.

The Office:
Season:  5  / Episode:  17 
Golden Ticket

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Michael has an idea to enhance sales. He wants to send out 5 golden tickets hidden in the paper boxes to the clients. He introduces his idea to the office, dressed as Willy Wonka.

Family Guy:
Season:  1  / Episode:  2 
I Never Met the Dead Man

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Brian claims that Peter cannot quit candy, and a parody of the Willy Wonka movie is shown where Peter is blown up like a large blueberry like what happened to Violet Beauregarde

How I Met Your Mother:
Season:  2  / Episode:  10 
Single Stamina

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Barney refers to the two lazy couples, as "Grandparents of Willy Wonka" in reference to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, where Charlie Bucket's grandparents never get out of bed.

The Simpsons:
Season:  13  / Episode:  8 
Sweets and Sour Marge

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
After the police boat chase, Homer makes demands in order to surrender. He demands to see the Oompa Loompa - who is then shown on the dock, looking miserable.

Family Guy:
Season:  15  / Episode:  1 
The Boys in the Band

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
The "extended version" of this film plays where we see an extra scene in the glass elevator

How I Met Your Mother:
Season:  4  / Episode:  17 
The Front Porch

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Barney starts to make fun of Marshall wearing a nightshirt by naming him after the characters in nightshirt from famous movies. He asks, Was it nice to finally get out of that crowded bed and take Charlie to the chocolate factory? referring to Charlie's Grand-father in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.

Entourage:
Season:  3  / Episode:  8 
The Release

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
After watching the new 'Queens Boulevard' with Billy Walsh, Eric tells him it looks more like 'Willy Wonka's Factory' than Queens Boulevard.

The Simpsons:
Season:  22  / Episode:  15 
The Scorpion's Tale

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
Walter Hotenhoffer, the pharmaceutical representative gives Homer, Abe and Bart a tour of his factory. Homer says "Thank you for the tour of your factory Mr. Wonka.". Bart corrects Homer, saying Walter is not Willy Wonka, but instead is Augustus Gloop, the fat German boy.

Six Feet Under:
Season:  3  / Episode:  7 
Timing and Space

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
While shopping at the art store, Russell tells Claire that he feels like Augustus Gloop in the chocolate room.

Lost:
Season:  1  / Episode:  4 
Walkabout

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
During the memorial service, Claire mentions that one of the passengers had overdue charges for "Willy Wonka".

Family Guy:
Season:  2  / Episode:  20 
Wasted Talent

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
There are several references to the Willy Wonka movie in this episode including a parody of Pure Imagination, the lie about finding the last Silver Scroll (Golden Ticket), a reference to Charile Bucket, and Peter saying he bets the scroll makes the beer taste terrible (like Charlie says he bets the ticket makes the chocolate taste terrible).

The New Adventures of Old Christine:
Season:  4  / Episode:  14 
What Happens in Vegas is Disgusting in Vegas

This Television Episode refers to Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
New Christine says that she's never had tequila before, not even in college, because she had to come straight home from class to take care of her aging grandparents. Barb's reply to New Christine is "Who are you, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory?".

It is played in these songs...

Pure Imagination
performed by Gene Wilder

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This Song plays Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

It inspired these movies...

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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This Movie is inspired by Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory: Music From The Original Soundtrack Of The Paramount Picture

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This Album is the soundtrack of Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory
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