Norman Teavee, also known as Mr. Teavee, is a character from Roald Dahl's Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. He is the father of Mike Teavee, one of the children who finds a Golden Ticket and wins a tour of Willy Wonka's chocolate factory.
Personality[]
Mr. Teavee is described as a fatherly figure who can sometimes be careless. He is particularly known for his neutral alignment and his goal to watch over his son during the tour of Wonka's factory.
Physical Appearance[]
The physical appearance of Mr. Teavee is not explicitly described in the original text.
Appearances[]
Live-action productions[]
1971 film adaptation: Willy Wonka & the Chocolate Factory[]
In the 1971 film adaptation, Mr. Teavee is portrayed by actor Michael Goodliffe¹. The character is depicted as a careless father who is ok with his son, Mike, owning a firearm at the age of 12.
2005 film adaptation: Charlie and the Chocolate Factory[]
In the 2005 film adaptation, Mr. Teavee is portrayed by actor Adam Godley¹. In this version, Mr. Teavee is shown to be a teacher¹. He continues to play the role of a protective father, accompanying his son on the tour of the factory¹.
Animated productions: Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory[]
Mr. Teavee also appears in the animated film Tom and Jerry: Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
Relationships[]
Mr. Teavee is married to Mrs. Teavee and they have a son, Mike Teavee. He is also shown to have a friendly relationship with other parents such as Mrs. Gloop, Mr. Gloop, Mrs. Beauregarde, Mr. Beauregarde, Mr. Salt, Mrs. Salt, and Grandpa Joe¹. However, he is depicted as having a conflicting relationship with Willy Wonka.
Quotes[]
The original text does not provide any specific quotes from Mr. Teavee.
Trivia[]
- Mr. Teavee's full name is revealed to be Norman Teavee.
- In the 2005 film adaptation, Mr. Teavee's occupation is shown to be a teacher.
- Mr. Teavee's home is shown to be in Marble Falls, Arizona, and Denver, Colorado in the 2005 version.
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