Its hard to imagine watching That '70s Show without constantly debating if you wanted Jackie with Kelso or Hyde. By casting someone as hyper-masculine as Norris, the producers hoped to establish a clear contrast between the macho Norris and his onscreen son, a bookish nerd who held zero interest in conventionally masculine activities. When That '70s Show first aired, the main cast was relatively young, with the oldest of the main crew being Danny Masterson, who was 22 in real life. One of the main mysteries that continues to surround "That '70s Show" is Fez's nation of origin. Dark Secrets The Cast Of That '70s Show Tried To Hide. 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. 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. 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. ", "That '70s Show" has a fair number of celebrities in minor roles throughout the series. Amid a heavy haze of smoke, the camera would individually focus on one of the main characters in a closeup, then quickly turn to another one, and repeat this process, suggesting the passing of a joint aseveryone suddenly seems a lot giddier than usual. "Days Like These" is one such show, failing to gain any serious traction among English audiences. Carsey-Werner Productions exec Jim Kraus commented on the show's appeal in an interview with theNew York Times, pointing out, "The show was a secret pleasure for Fox's core audience, the 18-to-34-year-old concentration of viewers No matter what night it aired and it moved constantly viewers found it and followed it." 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. Kurtwood Smith, 79, is back with his snappy comebacks and resigned attitude as Red Forman, Eric's dad and Don's neighbor. We have a fun fact, though. This was undoubtedly an exciting development for Grace, but it left That '70s Showin a bind:with Grace out of the picture, Eric Forman made his departure, leaving the aging sitcom without one of its central characters. "When I turned 18 we started dating," she said in the documentary Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (via People). "I cried," she said. " The characters werent the only ones who had troubles with names. For more information, please see our My Bob accent was right there at the ready, and it was fantastic. Kunis told Howard Stern's SiriusXM show that she and Kutcher made a mutual decision to become bedroom buddies. 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. This was around the time. Kunis told TODAY in September that she was surprised Jackie ended up with her husband's character Michael instead of Jackie's other love interest, Fez (played by Wilmer Valderrama). "I had lost a baby. It was a clever way to appease the censors, and soon became one of the most memorable running gags on "That '70s Show." The first season of the show took place in May of 1976 and premiered in 1998. Like most long-running sitcoms,That '70s Showtied up basically every significant loose end during its finale. One of the best examples of this throughout the show is the relationship between Eric and Donna. Laura Prepon, 42, played Donna Pinciotti in "That '70s Show" and went on to star in the blockbuster Netflix show Orange Is The New Black. Not only is she reprising her role the spinoff, but shes also directing some episodes. She's been in movies like "Bad Moms," "Friends With Benefits" and "Luckiest Girl Alive" and has voiced Meg Griffin in "Family Guy" since 1999. 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. I was doing everything I could to look awesome," said Kutcher. They even made a direct reference to these ads in one episode. Yes, he still dons his curly hair in "That '90s Show.". In March 2006, Valderrama was a guest on Howard Stern's radio show (via theDaily Beast and ThoughtCo) and actually did what Stern always wants his guests to do: talk about sex. Issues off the screen were bubbling up for Kelly, however. And now they're married with kids! The actor that plays Leo, is Tommy Chong from Cheech &Chong. Hyde actually quit smoking for a period of time because he got too high. 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. The block included popular titles likeFamily Guy,King of the Hill,The Simpsonsand American Dad!. I just cried for like a week. ", "They are an amazing group of people and just thinking about that stuff it's hard for me to watch that show and reruns. Fox wouldn't allow That '70s Show to directly show the use of marijuana on their network. "That '90s Show" is taking audiences back to the '90s and to their favorite Wisconsin basement. And by the time the series signed off after eight seasons, it was clear that this cast was about to explode on the Hollywood scene. In all three populations, researchers found that higher levels of erythritol were connected to a greater risk of heart attack, stroke or death within . Kutcher told Variety in July that he chatted with Kunis before deciding to appear in the spinoff. At the height of his career, I was like, 'Ugh, I don't like you. After Kutcher placed first in the competition according to an unofficial Kutcher fan site, he moved to New York City, and MSN notes he signed on as a model at Next, appearing in ads for Calvin Klein. But she had to sneak around the producers casting call. However, Norris was unable to commit to "That '70s Show" due to his pre-existing commitment to "Walker, Texas Ranger." Kitty says, Youve got that spark in your eye again. Ultimately thats true, and certainly I think he ultimately comes to feel that way He comes to appreciate that excitement that used to be in his life from a house full of kids.. They formed a boys crew during the heyday of That 70s Show, without Grace. Kitty Forman (Debra Jo Rupp) is, without a doubt, one of the most kindhearted and loving characters in "That '70s Show." Not only is her laugh contagious, but she truly cares about everyone.. And theyre like Well, thats too weird for audiences, so now you and Ashton are together, and I was like, Thats even weirder, she said. They met in 2010, when she was 17 and he was pushing 30. As fans await "That '90s Show," the highly anticipated Netflix continuation of the Point Place saga, there still seems like there's plenty of behind-the-scenes information to know about the famous Fox series. (Woah, has it really been that long?) Kelly was extremely effected by the loss, telling ABC News as a result of that - I lost it. Chong consented to a plea bargain that spared his wife and son from prosecution. I don't even know you anymore. Here's what the original "That '70s Show" cast is up to now. Fez and Jackie had their first real kiss, implying that their new relationship was off to a decent start. A new show, That 80s Show, was created to tackle the neon-colored, teased-hair era. Kunis immigrated with her family from the Ukraine to Los Angeles when she was seven. That '70s Show became a huge hit, mixing the standard teen coming-of-age sitcom with the trappings of Middle America in '70s. It depicts her as less laid-back than her friends and sometimes makes it seem like she has the mother yelling at her kids tone of voice. Speaking of names on the show, Jackie is the only character who calls everyone by their actual first name (besides Fez, of course). and our It has never been confirmed or denied if there was actual tension or not between Grace and the other male actors, but the rumors were fueled when Grace left the show to pursue a film career. 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 fact that they're both gorgeous and successful will certainly overcome any such silly obstacles.) Thrilled to not only step into Donnas shoes again (Ive missed her!) She picked up English by watching The Price Is Right and Wheel of Fortune. By the end, many fans hadn't just moved on they actively disliked the final batch of episodes. Danny Masterson had no shortage of other roles during the production ofThat '70s Show, including lead roles inToo Pure,Dirt Merchant, andPuff, Puff, Pass. It was really nostalgic to be back on the set, he told the outlet. Leos character became a regular again to take over Kelsos goofy humor aspect of the show. The sibling rivalry between Eric and Laurie was especially amusing to the shows fans. ", Rupp made appearances in other sitcoms, like "Friends" and "Seinfield.". 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. What would've been a potential recurring role was subsequently relegated to just one episode. Shortly after that news broke (which coincided with the release of Karo's music video), Karo dropped the suit. Who says high school productions mean nothing? According to the show creators, the blunt or joint is passed around ahead of the person speaking on camera, thus never shown. I lost everything and I was abusing alcohol. Kelly attempted to recover from her issues with rehab, but sadly passed away on August 13th, 2013 due to a multiple drug intoxication. In order to sell these scenes, the production team whipped together dense smoke drifting in the background to suggest the characters' marijuana use. The show went on for another eight years before wrapping up in 2006. Like a few of his colleagues on the main cast of "That '70s Show," Ashton Kutcher had little acting experience prior to the series. As part of his plea, Chong was sentenced to serve nine months in prison, sharing his cell with Jordan Belfort of "The Wolf of Wall Street" fame (via New York Magazine). For obvious reasons, the producers of "That '70s Show" struggled at first to figure out a way to replace Eric following Topher Grace's departure. It seems like a lot of the depictions of being very high are drawn from writers being very drunk. 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. Since the details surrounding the circle were implied, the . Ashton Kutcher (Michael Kelso) (Everett Collection, Netflix) Ashton KutcherAshton Kutcher, 44, played Michel Kelso and appears in. After Brett Harrison ceased to be available, the producers brought in Josh Meyers as a new addition to the main cast, portraying the role of Randy Pearson. 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. After eight seasons, Fox wanted to giveThat '70s Showa proper sendoff, and the network honored its long-running hit with some extra room on the schedule: A week before the finale, the network aired a regular half-hour episode alongside a special 90-minute retrospective. 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. Mila and I were contemplating it, Kutcher said. According to executive producer Mark Hudis,ending the series on the final day of the titular decade was no coincidence; as he put it, "We thought we'd just wrap up the '70s while we wrap up the series.". If this gets confusing, check Erics vista cruiser license plate in the opening credits - it always notes what year the episode is taking place. What ultimately brought them together? Eric is friends with pretty boy Michael Kelso, stoner Hyde, and foreign exchange student Fez, along with the Formans' neighbor Donna Pinciotti and snobby rich girl Jackie Burkhart. ", Chong is best known for his major role in the buddy comedy "Cheech &Chong.". After seeing Grace's performance in the play, the couple approached him shortly after he enrolled at USC and moved to Los Angeles and asked him to audition for Eric. In 2003, he was sentenced to nine months in jail for selling pot pipes. He told The Advocate that Grace was "probably one of the worst kissers [he's] ever kissed." By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. They're totally different experiences. Leo is one of the shows most prominent fan favorite characters (as minor as he may be). Red and Kitty decided not to sell their home. 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. Fox was also doing well with the second season of the scripted medical dramaHouse. The British show mimicked the American version so closely, that they went as far as using the same exact scripts, and just switching out American pop culture references with British ones! In fact, Wilmer Valderrama became so fond of the car, he promptly purchased it after the series wrapped in 2006. More often than not, you'd probably end up with a lot of giggling and some crumbs between the cushions of your couch but you might also get a pretty decent sitcom. The first season of the show features a modified cover version of the song performed by Todd Griffin, lead singer of the 1990s band Graveyard Train, with additional lyrics contributed by composer Ben Vaughn. 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