Quaker bankrolled production of the film because it was hoping to market Wonka candy bars. Didn't pan out, possibly because the movie wasn't received so well.
@RetroToledo One of several films that seem to have become famous classics thanks to TV shows. Along with "The Wizard of Oz" and "It's a Wonderful Life". See, TV isn't all bad for the movie industry!
I remember getting that nmyself.
QBCNetwork 2 months ago
Nice.
tinynicktune 2 months ago
That's the late Daws Butler ( the voice of Yogi Bear and Huckleberry Hound) v/o the Captain Crunch Willy Wonka Candy Factory ad.
usa02 2 months ago 2
The 2005 movie did incredibly well, not the 1971 movie. But with no candy factory or sponsors
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Quaker bankrolled production of the film because it was hoping to market Wonka candy bars. Didn't pan out, possibly because the movie wasn't received so well.
brithgob 2 months ago
@brithgob Yeah I forgot I recall seeing their name in the copyright of the film's opening!
RetroToledo 2 months ago
The movie was not a huge hit when originally released, oddly enough.
MattTheSaiyan 2 months ago
@MattTheSaiyan Well, it's not too forgotten (thank TV for that).
RetroToledo 2 months ago
@RetroToledo One of several films that seem to have become famous classics thanks to TV shows. Along with "The Wizard of Oz" and "It's a Wonderful Life". See, TV isn't all bad for the movie industry!
MattTheSaiyan 2 months ago