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'Willy Wonka' Celebrates A Milestone Birthday Today

Posted 06.11.2013 | Celebrity
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It seems that "Young Frankenstein" is all grown up! Retired actor, comedian and author Gene Wilder celebrates his 80th birthday today. Best known for ...

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LOOK: Why An Oompa Loompa Was Invited To This Wedding

Posted 04.06.2013 | Weddings
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One English couple's wedding was scrumdiddlyumptious! Donna Barker and Ben Low married Saturday in a "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory"-theme...

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The Willy Wonka Song That Makes Us Crave Candy

The Huffington Post | Rebecca Orchant | Posted 12.21.2012 | Taste
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How could someone have put this on film if it didn't exist somewhere?

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'Willy Wonka' Director Dies At 83

AP | FRAZIER MOORE | Posted 10.10.2012 | Entertainment
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NEW YORK -- Mel Stuart, an award-winning documentarian who also directed "Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory," has died. He was 83. His daughter, Ma...

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Wonka's Everlasting Gobstopper: The Ultimate Test of Motherhood

Ree Varcoe | Posted 07.13.2012 | Healthy Living
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Ree Varcoe

As I approach this Mother's Day, I am going to be fearless while I loosen up the reins and let my children go about making their own choices whenever possible.

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Johnny Depp Reveals Wonka Inspiration: 'Incredibly Stoned' George W. Bush

The Huffington Post | Crystal Bell | Posted 05.09.2012 | Entertainment
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Johnny Depp stopped by "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" for the first time ever today, and thankfully, it was worth the wait. Depp refused to dance with Ell...

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'Willy Wonka' Cast: Where Are They Now?

Posted 04.15.2012 | Entertainment
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In 1971, director Mel Stuart's adaptation of "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory" captured the hearts and minds of children around the world. Starr...

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'Willy Wonka' Actor Dies At 87

AP | Posted 01.05.2012 | Home
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ENCINITAS, Calif. -- Leonard Stone, who played the father who accompanied chronic gum-chewer Violet Beauregarde on a tour through a far-out candy pala...

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Talking With Top Chef Just Desserts' Judge Johnny Iuzzini

Regina Varolli | Posted 12.03.2011 | Home
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Regina Varolli

Johnny Iuzzini should have a lot of pride in his work. He's a driven, accomplished pastry chef who from an early age was smitten with sweets.

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'Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory' Stars Reunite: Where Are They Now?

Posted 07.18.2011 | Entertainment
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Forty years after finding their golden tickets, the lucky kids who first met in Willy Wonka's Chocolate Factory have reunited. No word on whether ...

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'Willy Wonka's' Charlie Was Originally Black

washingtonpost.com | Michael Dirda | Posted 05.25.2011 | Books
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Sturrock's "Storyteller" is so packed with intimate details, sharply intelligent commentary and surprising revelations -- in an early draft of "Charli...

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Survivor: Heroes vs Villains: Russell in Failureland.

Tallulah Morehead | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
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Tallulah Morehead

Jeff opened the big three hour finale and reunion show by reading my recaps aloud over clips, only he cut all the good jokes. Well, Colby remained, and he's still a joke.

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Survivor: Heroes vs Villains: Wily Wankers and the Chocolate Factory

Tallulah Morehead | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
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Tallulah Morehead

Sadly, not every episode of Survivor can be as much fun as last week's dynamite combination of Voldepussy's crying jag and James dripping baby oil.

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Not Just Kid Stuff: From Kidz Bop to The Fuzzy Stones

Mike Ragogna | Posted 05.25.2011 | Entertainment
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Mike Ragogna

When did children's music get so awful? It wasn't always as painful to listen to. Some historic recordings, though not exactly classified as "children's," have been cherished forever.

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