We began with five Golden Tickets,

like five lucky bolts of lightning ready to strike without notice at any point on the map.

No one knew where, no one knew when the first one would hit.

But as you all know, last night we got our answer.

While we in America slept, the first golden ticket was found

in the small town of Duselheim, Germany.

We've been waiting several hours for the follow-up story and we're finally ready with a live report.

Proud we are, for the attention of the entire world

focuses today right here in Duselheim.

A community suddenly thrust into prominence

by the unexpected discovery of the first Wonka Golden Ticket.

Its lucky finder is the son of our most prominent parve butcher.

The boy's name? Augustus Gloop.

Augustus Gloop, the pride of Duselheim, the fame of Western Germany,

an example for the whole world.

Augustus, how does it make you feel to be the first Golden Ticket finder?

- Hungry. - Any other feelings?

Feel sorry for Wonka. It's gonna cost him a fortune in fudge.

Mr. Gloop, would you mind saying...

Mrs. Gloop, would you care to say a few words to the television audience?