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SECOND CUP: Tribute to Gene Wilder

SECOND CUP: Tribute to Gene Wilder
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MIDWAY, FL - "Come with me, and you'll be, in a world of pure imagination," sung by the late Gene Wilder in the beloved film, "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

The world of comedy has lost legendary actor Gene Wilder.

He died Monday in his Connecticut home, according to a statement from his nephew.

He was 83.

Wilder's nephew said he died of complications from Alzheimer's disease.

The two-time Oscar nominee was perhaps best known for playing a magical factory owner in "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory."

He also starred in "Blazing Saddles," and "Young Frankenstein," directed by Mel Brooks.

Tuesday, the Sunrise Crew tested their knowledge of the "Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory," in honor of Gene Wilder.

Test your knowledge too!

1. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CHILD THAT THE STORY FOCUSES ON

A. CHARLIE ANGEL

B. CHARLIE BUCKET

C. CHARLIE THICKET

2. WHO WAS THE VERY FIRST PERSON TO FIND THE GOLDEN TICKET?

A. AUGUSTUS

B. JOSEPHINE

C. VIOLET

3. HOW MANY SONGS DO THE OOMPA LOOMPAS SING?

A. 5

B. 4

C. 8

4. WHAT IS THE NAME OF THE CANDY STORE WHERE ALL THE CHILDREN GO TO GET THEIR CANDY?

A. BILL'S CANDY SHOP

B. CHOCOLATE WONDERLAND

C. THE CHOCOLATE STORE

5. WHAT DOES CHARLIE DO FOR A JOB AFTER SCHOOL?

A. WASHES LAUNDRY

B. DELIVERS NEWSPAPERS

C. WORKS IN A RESTAURANT

1) B 2) A 3) A 4) A 5) A