Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

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2001: A Space Odyssey
part of 2001: A Space Odyssey

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Actual footage from "2001" is used in the scene where the monolith is turned into a chocolate bar.
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It is inspired by these movies...

Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory

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This Movie inspired Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
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It is parodied by these television episodes...

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

This Television Episode parodies Charlie and 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...

Weeds:
Season:  2  / Episode:  9 
Bash

This Television Episode refers to Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
After mentioning that "Willy Wonka" was Judah's favorite movie, Andy clarifies by saying "the original, not that Johnny Depp piece of shit".

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

This Television Episode refers to Charlie and 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.

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

This Television Episode refers to Charlie and 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 Charlie and 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.

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

This Television Episode refers to Charlie and 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.

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

This Television Episode refers to Charlie and 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 Charlie and the Chocolate Factory
Russell tells Claire while shopping in the art store that he feels like Augustus Gloop in the chocolate room.

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

This Television Episode refers to Charlie and 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?".

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