It's almost been 50 years since the original Willy Wonka and The Chocolate Factory film aired way back in 1971, meaning the cast of the classic all look pretty different nowadays.
Mike Teavee was the fourth winner of the much sought after golden ticket to see the mysterious chocolate factory.
Paris appeared on the game show Jepordary in the US. Where it was revealed that Paris that he is now an entrepreneur and an avid backpacker.
WBZ interrupted the opening of Jeopardy! so I didn’t get his name until Alex Trebek repeated it - it’s @ParisThemmen, Mike Teevee from Willy Wonka! pic.twitter.com/NNPUQ09hV0
— Tim Colby (@timjcolby) March 13, 2018
While Paris didn't bring up starring in the film himself at any point, eagle-eyed Willy Wonka fanatics watching back at home made the connection, flocking to Twitter to point out that he once visited the factor
I'm sure he is sick of hearing about Willy Wonka but come on its a pretty cool claim to fame! No?
@Jeopardy how does No one mention that Paris Themmon on tonight’s episode was Mike Teevee in will wonka. @jerrythornton1
— Jason Zubiel (@jpzubiel) March 13, 2018
I was making dinner in the kitchen, listening to Jeopardy when Alex Trebek started introducing contestants at the break. He said @ParisThemmen and I ran out saying MIKE TEEVEE !!! My wife thought I was nuts. Great job Paris!
— Wildbill (@wildbill77) March 13, 2018
Hey! A heads up - Paris at the middle podium played Mike Teevee in Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory back in the 70s. I think you can find an appropriate GIF. 😎
— Matt Carberry (@mfc248) March 13, 2018
Challenge accepted Matt
