The two characters were quick to take any opportunity to throw a jab at the other, providing the show with a lot of laughs. "Honestly, it's going to be in my family forever. In aninterview with Howard Stern,Kutcher revealed theirfirst onscreen kiss was not very romantic or enjoyable, as Kutcher understandably felt uncomfortable about Kunis' age at the time. According to a 2000 interview Chilton gave to Rolling Stone, he received $70 whenever the song was used on the series. I was doing everything I could to look awesome," said Kutcher. In that episode, the friend group remember their first encounter with Fez when they help him out of a storage closet after he's locked inside by a group of bullies. This would help the show create some truly magnificent moments between them. The play's set designer was the daughter of Bonnie and Terry Turner, two of the main producers of "That '70s Show.". In2003, Kutcher met big-time Hollywood movie star Demi Moore through friends, and immediately, the irises of their eyes turned into little hearts, despite a 16-year age difference. Its hard to imagine watching That '70s Show without constantly debating if you wanted Jackie with Kelso or Hyde. In one of the thousands of tangential asides, he described telling a . Perhaps not coincidentally, both celebs had previously starred in movies where that exact arrangement failed to work out (her in Friends with Benefits and him in No Strings Attached), but in this case, life imitated art and included a happy ending. The show flopped during the first season and was later canceled. That '70s Show ran on Fox for eight years (19982006) but somehow only took place over the course of four years, such is the time-slowing effects of the show's nostalgia filter. Running for eight seasons, you can enjoy the show being a modern day teen or as someone who grew up as a teenager during the '70s. Masterson was reportedly "very disappointed" about the decision and said in a statement: "Law enforcement investigated these claims more than 15 years ago and determined them to be without merit. Who says high school productions mean nothing? In fact, a better-known actor "Walker" himself, Chuck Norris was initially slated for the part. So excited for #That90sShow team, she wrote. Thrilled to not only step into Donnas shoes again (Ive missed her!) Dark Secrets The Cast Of That '70s Show Tried To Hide. We just went back and had fun for a week. Even in the show, Jackie often teases Donna for being so tall, especially compared to her lanky boyfriend, Eric. Her parents placed her in a childrens acting program when she was younger to make new friends - and soon she was landing auditions left and right. The. In the fall of 2017, amid the deluge of sexual assault allegations against powerful men in Hollywood, Danny Masterson wasaccused of raping four womenin the early 2000s, while he was starring inThat '70s Show. And apparently, when Grace returned for the final, he dashed to his car immediately after the last scene while the rest of the cast and crew were getting emotional and saying their goodbyes. As the show progressed, the main cast started to look "a bit too mature still to be partying in dad's basement," as theNew York Timesput it. Mila and I were contemplating it, Kutcher said. That love triangle really framed the show to have some crazy scenarios and wonderful tension, but it wasnt the love triangle the writers originally intended. Kelly later explained her departure to ABC News. 1972/1973 Members First Generation: Eric Forman Steven Hyde Michael Kelso Fez Donna Pinciotti Jackie Burkhart Kitty Forman (kitchen) Red Forman (kitchen) Second Generation: Leia Forman Gwen Runck Jay Kelso Nate Runck Nikki Ozzie Visitors Creators Mark Brazill Bonnie Turner Terry Turner Stars Topher Grace Laura Prepon Mila Kunis See production, box office & company info Watch on Peacock S1-8 with subscription More watch options Add to Watchlist Added by 115K users One of the best examples of this throughout the show is the relationship between Eric and Donna. Topher Gracealso broke out, appearing in films such asTrafficandIn Good Company. It was plainly evident that Randy was meant to be a replacement for Eric, but many viewers didn't find him nearly as charming. Pretty clever, eh? It seems if there was any beef between the gang, it was squashed after the show ended. His performance was so powerful that a year laterwhile attending the University of Southern California they called him up to audition for the part. As the Los Angeles Police Department investigated the allegations, Netflex announced therelease dateof Season 4 ofThe Ranch,which stars Masterson and fellow '70s co-star Ashton Kutcher. No matter what we come up with, they'll say, 'Did you see that '70s show?' According toa Hollywood Reporter analysisof networks for 2005 through 2006, the last season ofThat '70s Showwas moved to 8PM on Thursdays, opposite hits likeSurvivor, Dancing with the Stars,andWill and Grace. Updated. She told Glamour in 2016, "There's nothing we don't know about each other because we've known each other for so long: the ugly, the bad, the good. The substance abuse issue eventually caused her to leave the show in the third season. In all three populations, researchers found that higher levels of erythritol were connected to a greater risk of heart attack, stroke or death within . The minute Kitty knocked on the door and I opened the door and it was her, it could have been yesterday. Ultimately, Kutcher decided to shift towards professional acting after a few years in the industry, and his first big role was the empty-headed teen heartthrob Kelso on "That '70s Show. They were there to watch their own daughter perform in the play,. These days, in an age of content oversaturation . In a chat with Smashing Interviews Magazine, Danny Masterson revealed that the smoke was actually a combination of flavor-scented artificial smoke from the props department and smoke from his, Ashton Kutcher, and Laura Prepon's cigarettes, held off-screen. No, were not crying - you are! I think for the first time ever, he took my breath awayI was like f, hes good-looking. The couple began dating in 2012, making their first public debut as a couple on September 23, 2012. Fans old enough to remember the actual 1970s are sure to spot the large number of pop cultural references "That '70s Show" pays to its historical setting. One of the best parts about watching an episode of That 70s Show is jamming out with the rest of the cast to their theme song as the opening credits roll. Kitty and Red Give Eric the Talk. Clothes were made to mix and match with each other as well as across gender guidelines. But I didn't tell them when I was going to be 18!" We went through a period where I thought he was crazy. she said. The writers suck at this particular aspect, The writers got some of it right in my opinion but failed in other aspects, How dare you question parents switching heads. That '70s Show provided us with one of the last batches of them: Kutcher and Kunis, along with Grace and Prepon, were obvious screen-stealing stars from the get-go. The network's broadcast schedule reflected this shift. Ashton KutcherAshton Kutcher, 44, played Michel Kelso and appears in the first episode of "That '90s Show." What fans might not know is that the allusions to '70s rock songs were originally planned to go even further. "About 25 years ago, my life changed when I met all of you and I can without a doubt say that reliving these moments brought back the unforgettable joy you were to life," he wrote. Most recently, he starred in "Dollface" on Hulu until it was cancelled last year. Unfortunately, fans' reception to Randy's character was mixed at best, and Meyers was gradually given less prominent screen time as the season progressed. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. Nowadays, it's become pretty commonplace to see American TV series remaking an earlier British show "The Office" being the clearest example to come to mind. In reality, Leo's temporary departure from the series was due to actor Tommy Chong's real-life arrest and court battles in the early 2000s. Good thing platforms were stylish during the seventies! Cookie Notice She picked up English by watching The Price Is Right and Wheel of Fortune. Not in their portrayal of the drug itself, but in creating a parody of how anti-drug ads from the 1960's and 1970's portrayed it and its users. Prepon stands at 510, towering over Kunis petite frame of 54. After six episodes, the show was promptly canceled with just 10 of its 13 episodes ever being aired on television. She told TODAY last month that Kutcher, Kunis and the other young stars agreed to appear in the spinoff for her and Smith. Speaking of names on the show, Jackie is the only character who calls everyone by their actual first name (besides Fez, of course). Per executive producer Tom Werner's interview in The Hollywood Reporter, the show's co-creator Bonnie Turner said, "'You know, why don't we just call it 'That '70s Show?' 20. On "Fox's 25th Anniversary Special" in 2012, he admitted that he assumed his lack of acting experience would almost certainly get him fired during the first season, causing him to be a nervous wreck in the early days of the show. The producers got around this issue by having Kunis sit down, or dress her in platform heels. It was a clever way to appease the censors, and soon became one of the most memorable running gags on "That '70s Show." Astoundingly enough, the creators of the show did not originally have Smith in mind for Red. That '70s Show became a huge hit, mixing the standard teen coming-of-age sitcom with the trappings of Middle America in '70s. Valderrama spilled some very private details about the many famous women he claimed to have slept with. Like Kunis, Karo came to the United States seeking fame and fortune in the entertainment industry music, specifically. Pref explains that the writers wanted the romantic drama to spin from Eric and Hyde battling over Donna. Actress Lisa Robin Kelly portrayed Eric Foreman's big sister Laurie for the show's first five seasons, but her role was significantly lessened after Season 3. If you were a fan of Jackie and Kelsos relationship on the show, you probably lost your mind when they started dating in real life. (The fact that they're both gorgeous and successful will certainly overcome any such silly obstacles.) Leo owns the Foto Hut where Hyde begins to work. From the moment he first appears in Season 2, the character of Leo proved to be one of the most popular characters among fans of "That '70s Show." Chong consented to a plea bargain that spared his wife and son from prosecution. Like most long-running sitcoms,That '70s Showtied up basically every significant loose end during its finale. She didn't appear at all in Season 4 and appeared only in a handful of episodes in Season 5. Most of us Laura, Ashton, and I smoked cigarettes at the time. However, at the end of season seven in 2005, he decided to leave the show behind and almost immediatelylanded the role of Eddie Brock/VenominSpider-Man 3. ), but here are some lesser-known bits of trivia about the beloved That '70s Show: http://poluxnails.tumblr.com/post/122154728395/pinupprodigy-actual-queen-jackie-burkhart, Mila Kunis, the actress who plays Jackie Burkhart, plays the stereotypical American valley girl on the show. Kunis and Kutcher kept in touch after the show wrapped in 2006. ", This article was originally published on TODAY.com, latest project is Netflix film "Your Place Or Mine. Fes, is an acronym for foreign exchange student,because in his initial meeting with the gang, they realized they wont be able to remember or pronounce it. This often was a dilemma on the set of That '70s Show when Mila Kunis and Laura Prepon were in a scene together. And now they're married with kids! Jenna Fischer, Amy Adams, and the Sprouse twins all appeared as guest stars. The song "In the Street," was originally written and performed by the band Big Star and released on their cult classic 1972 album "#1 Record." Similar to Stark, Chong wasn't sure if producers would include his character in the spinoff but he's glad they did, the actor told Variety. But she had to sneak around the producers casting call. One of the most memorable tertiary characters of That '70s Show was Leo, the pothead grown-up who develops a friendship with the gang, most likely because of his marijuana connections. Since the beginning of That '70s Show, Ashton Kutcher's Kelso was a staple of the group. Josh Meyers, the brother of SNLs Seth Meyers, came on as Erics replacement, Randy Pearson. When the star was seven years old, she fled Ukraine and moved to the U.S. on a religious refugee visa. I don't even know you anymore. After Chong served his time, the producers of "That '70s Show" invited him to return to the show, and Leo re-emerged in Point Place in Season 7's "Down the Road Apiece." Kunis really wanted the role, so she didnt exactly say she was a minor. After Eric Forman and Michael Kelso left Point Place, their friend group became a little less lively. Considering how much the showrunners strived for authenticity when it came to their 1970s settings, it's no surprise that the theme song played over the show's intro similarly originated from the '70s. Only once in the entire show does Fez say what his real, full name is. Kunis toldPeople that in order to nab the role of Jackie Burkhart on the show at age 14, she pretended to be a good bit older than she really was. Actress Laura Prepon, who plays Eric's long-time love interest on the show, echoed the kiss diss when she said on a radio show (via TMZ) that her Orange is the New Black co-star, Taylor Schilling, gave better lip service than Grace. Even beforeThat '70s Showwas canceled, it had clearly stopped being appointment TV for its audience. Red and Kitty decided not to sell their home. While taking on these roles, Grace managed to strike a balance betweenThat '70s Showand his other projects. The streaming service's decision prompted anuproarfrom those who felt Netflix had been inconsistent with its decisions about shows starring alleged abusers. They didnt want a minor because it would cause certain restrictions within the filming schedule. A comedy revolving around a group of teenage friends, their mishaps, and their coming of age, set in 1970s Wisconsin. When Hyde, Kelso, and Eric introduce themselves to Fez, he recites a lengthy name as the school bell rings behind him, preventing viewers from hearing his actual name. The producers found their way around this by using a filming technique to shoot the characters in a circle to imitate the passing of the said blunt. Kurtwood Smith also based his character of Red Forman on a real person; his stepfather. Were they actually high in That 70s Show? Kelso and Jackie's on-screen love story was kind of a primer for Kutcher, who later built a career on starring in romantic comedies, such as "Guess Who," "Just Married," "What Happens In Vegas," in addition to building a career as a tech investor. During a Reddit AMA, Gordon-Levitt shared the funny backstory behind the famous onscreen moment, saying, "I remember the director asking me and Topher to kiss longer, and then on the next take, kissing for what felt like several minutes. In it, the main characters sing along and dance to classic '70s rock and roll music while driving through Point Place in the show's signature Vista Cruiser. The show stars Mila Kunis as Jackie Burkhart, Laura Prepon as Donna Pinciotti, and Ashton Kutcher as Michael Kelso. Set in 1984, the series focuses on a group of friends in their twenties living and working in San Diego. Even after finding out Kunis was underage, the producers still decided to keep her on the show, feeling she was a perfect fit for Jackie, and their intuitions were pretty spot on. The kiss between Eric and Buddy marks the first gay kiss on North American primetime television, as cited by Pride Source. It seems like a lot of the depictions of being very high are drawn from writers being very drunk. ", While the character launched Kutcher's career as an actor, he remembers the first season of the show not quite as fondly as his other castmates. For a while, Wilmer Valderrama's star didn't shine as brightly as his former co-stars' afterThat '70s Show ended. There was nothing to do. Kutcher's time as a model began while he was enrolled at the University of Iowa. They're totally different experiences. She posted about her excitement on Instagram last month. What ultimately brought them together? I was convinced I was going to get fired. They even made a direct reference to these ads in one episode. As the financier behind his son's company, Chong was charged with distributing around 7,500 water pipes and bongs for marijuana use. With a growing collection of well-received shows, Fox no longer needed to depend on aging hits likeThat '70s Show. It's because Laura Helene Prepon had to go blonde for another movie. The actress of Laurie was replaced by actress Christina Moore in season six, but she never quite captured Laurie the same way that Kelly did. Talking to theNew York Times, Topher Grace reflected, "Unlike many sitcoms that play on love triangles or whether the main stars will or will not sleep together, we looked at the nuances of a relationship between two neighbors Eric and Donna who had been in love since childhood." When it first aired in the summer of 1998, "That '70s Show" quickly became one of the most successful and popular sitcoms of its day, nabbing a total of 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations. Kutcher bookeda few other roleswhile filming That '70s Show, including Evan inThe Butterfly Effect, Tom inJust Married, Oliver Martin inA Lot Like Love, and a few appearances onRobot Chicken. Not only that, but even Fez's actual name remains unknown by the series' conclusion in 2006. The show's producers did as well. When it went into production, the idea was tossed out quickly, switching to the love triangle between Jackie, Hyde, and Kelsothe trio we all know and love. It's sad to say goodbye to familiar faces on TV, butat least this seriesended on a high note and looking back, it isn't hard to understand why That '70s Show was canceled. However, in the current climate, it seems as if you are presumed guilty the moment you are accused.". The Theme Songs Co-Writer Got Paid $70 Every Time The Show Was On Topher Grace Left The Show To Film 'Spider-Man 3', At the end of season seven, Topher Graces character (Eric) left Point Place, Wisconsin in efforts to get a fully paid tuition after completing a year of teaching in Africa. A show all about the seventies couldnt continue into the eighties; but producers and writers found a way around this. The finale takes place on New Year's Eve, which also happens to be the last day of the '70s. By the timeThat '70s Showconcluded its eighth and final season, many character arcs had reached their natural conclusions, leaving less potential for interesting stories should the series have continued. "Days Like These" is one such show, failing to gain any serious traction among English audiences. In the That '70s Show universe, the seasons stretch from 1976, to having the season finale end right before the ball drops on New Years Eve to bring them into 1980. One of the main mysteries that continues to surround "That '70s Show" is Fez's nation of origin. Over the course of the show, the couple's relationship grew from a childhood crush to something more complex, helping to keep the series compelling over time. According toABC MediaNet, the network'sAmerican Idolheld both of the top spotsin the ratings that year, raking in over 30 million viewers for each Tuesday and Wednesday airing. The stars were also relatively unknown at the time and the success of the show allowed them to break into the industry,becoming more famous and taking on other roles. We see Wilmer Valderrama, the actor of Fez, saying a long name, but its actually just him Pref Magazine tells ushe's just listing the shows characters names. When the Formans find out Donna is on birth control, Red and Kitty go on high alert and give Eric "the talk," and of course, it's uncomfortable for him . Decidedly less common is seeing a British television reboot of an American series, with something getting lost in translation when the show crosses the Atlantic. Similar to Smith, Debra Jo Rupp , 71, is an executive producer and a recurring character, once again playing Kitty Forman. By the time the last season ofThat '70s Showaired, Fox was in the midst of an especially well-received television season. I was gonna be 18.". We Finally Understand Why That '70s Show Was Canceled. Becayse they all reunited in 2013 and Masterson captured a snapshot of all of them for his Instagram. The sibling rivalry between Eric and Laurie was especially amusing to the shows fans. 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