The actor that plays Leo, is Tommy Chong from Cheech &Chong. Issues off the screen were bubbling up for Kelly, however. With a mix of rising young talent and a healthy supply of stars that older fans remember, That '70s Showstill has a broad appeal to this day. It's actually ironic that the amount is $70. The first season of the show took place in May of 1976 and premiered in 1998. It was a clever way to appease the censors, and soon became one of the most memorable running gags on "That '70s Show." He just comes to appreciate (his granddaughter and her friends) being around. Over half were male and in their 60s and 70s. Chong was then added back as a main cast member for the eighth and final season, as Leo takes on a job working for Hyde at his record store. If not for that so-called "little white non-truth," she might not have ended up making the Jackie-Kelso ship sail onto a romantic island of marriage and babies together. A wandering talent scout discovered him at a local bar called the Airliner in Iowa City and encouraged him to enter the "Fresh Faces of Iowa" modeling competition. Due to off-screen struggles, she eventually decided to leave the show and was replaced by actress Christina Moore in Season 6. "I had lost a baby. Since the details surrounding the circle were implied, the . Grace currently stars as the lead character in the ABC show "Home Economics. 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). And I truly believe, I'm going to put it in my will and make sure that my kids have the burden of keeping that car in the garage, you know?". You're the kids. ", 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. Buddy has a secret crush on his buddy and shares a kiss with him before Eric turns him down. 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. I just cried for like a week. While taking on these roles, Grace managed to strike a balance betweenThat '70s Showand his other projects. Remember when Donna went blonde? 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 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. 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. The issue of the time frame definitely got confusing during That '70s Show. However, Norris was unable to commit to "That '70s Show" due to his pre-existing commitment to "Walker, Texas Ranger." The minute Kitty knocked on the door and I opened the door and it was her, it could have been yesterday. It was plainly evident that Randy was meant to be a replacement for Eric, but many viewers didn't find him nearly as charming. Most people who have worked in some form of media production, know that staging the frame of a shot can be very important to the scene. Even in the show, Jackie often teases Donna for being so tall, especially compared to her lanky boyfriend, Eric. It's genius. Kunis and Kutcher kept in touch after the show wrapped in 2006. The camera needs to see all actors perfectly. 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." Brace yourself for some not-so-funny news. As Grace remembers it, "I was in a high school play, and I was really only in that because I sprained my ankle, and I couldn't be on the tennis team." Most of us Laura, Ashton and I smoked cigarettes at the time," said Masterson. Here's what the original "That '70s Show" cast is up to now. It's genius. But she had to sneak around the producers casting call. After Eric Forman and Michael Kelso left Point Place, their friend group became a little less lively. Although she claimed to have recovered from the troubles that sparked her departure from the show, she made headlines in 2010 for thisDWI mugshotand again in 2012 for allegations of domestic abuse. That '70s Show is an American television period teen sitcom that aired on Fox from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006. They formed a boys crew during the heyday of That 70s Show, without Grace. The show ran for eight seasons, starting in 1998 and ending in 2006 (in real life). The show is about a group of teenagers who live in the 70s, hang out in a basement together, and experience the highs and lows of growing up. That '70s Show became a huge hit, mixing the standard teen coming-of-age sitcom with the trappings of Middle America in '70s. While the spelling of Fez became popular as the show went on, Fezs real nickname should actually be spelled Fes. Its sweet to think that years prior, Kunis was nervous to perform an on-screen kiss with Kutcher as her costar (because that was her first kiss ever). "We'd be smoking cigarettes and holding them low, and then they would just pump in this movie smoke that smelled like strawberries. Lisa Robin Kelly played the role of Erics sarcastic, promiscuous older sister, Laurie Forman. "With That '70s Show I was guilty of a drinking problem, and I ran.". Charlie, played by Brett Harrison, was established as one of the new members of the teenaged friend group with the eventual goal of phasing Eric out and replacing him with Charlie, as actor Brett Harrison told PopEntertainment.comin a 2006 interview. Other names in the running included "The Kids Are Alright," another song by The Who and "Reeling in the Years," a track by Steely Dan. He'sa comedian emulating stoner culture in the seventies. Danny Masterson told Smashing Interviews Magazine; "They just pumped smoke. Cookies help us deliver our Services. There was nothing to do. The group may have had their flaws in That '70s Show , but at the end of the day, they all had a strong connection. "I cried," she said. " The props specialist soon agreed, allowing Valderrama to purchase the car for $500. Fez in the finale! ", "That '70s Show" was among the most successful TV sitcoms of its day, raking in consistently strong ratings and doing critically well overall throughout its run, despite some shaky reception to the show's last season. It was 'faking it till you make it' full blown for the entire first season.". With how successful "That '70s Show" proved to be, Fox searched for ways to cash in on the series' success at the peak of its popularity, creating a loosely connected spinoff series that explored the 1980s fittingly titled "That '80s Show.". The focal point of the show was Corey Howard played by Glenn Howerton of "It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia" fame an aspiring musician employed at a local record store who begins a romance with a fellow co-worker, the spiky-haired punk rocker June. 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 I turned 18 we started dating," she said in the documentary Demi Lovato: Simply Complicated (via People). Most of the main cast members continue to act and appeared on Netflix's spin-off series, " That '90s Show ." We can explain: Karo alleged that Kunis stole her prized pet chicken, Doggie, while they were both living in the Ukraine. To me it's 'That $70 Show.'" He said that being back on set was initially jarring. Were they actually high in That 70s Show? 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. When lead actor Topher Grace announced he was leaving "That '70s Show" at the end of the series' seventh season, producers wondered how they were going to continue the show in the wake of Grace's departure. As they scrambled to try and find a way to carry the show onwards, they introduced a new character,Charlie Schmidt,near the end of Season 7. (Woah, has it really been that long?) That 70s Show (Fox) Mila Kunis' career really took off after playing Jackie in That '70s Show.As of the show's completion in 2006, Kunis had already voiced three seasons of Family Guy as the . I was convinced I was going to get fired. In real life, Topher Grace himself left the show in order to play the role of the villain Eddie Brock or "Venom" in. The circle was the best way to bypass the censorship and still accurately depict bored teens living in the '70s. Mila Kunis had to come a long way to get cast in That '70s Show. Kutcher told Variety in July that he chatted with Kunis before deciding to appear in the spinoff. 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. 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. Due to censorship rules, the showing of smoking marijuana was not allowed on cable television. 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. 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. Wed be smoking cigarettes and holding them low, and then they would just pump in this movie smoke that smelled like strawberries. "I told them I was going to be 18. 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. In an ironic twist, Kunis and Kutcher got married some years after "That '70s Show" came to a conclusion. Every time the theme song aired, the co-writer of the song, Big Star singer Alex Chilton, got $70. One of the best examples of this throughout the show is the relationship between Eric and Donna. I was gonna be 18.". I have never been charged with a crime, let alone convicted of one. 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. As fate would have it, her "first real kiss" took place in front of the cameras that year as she, in character, planted one on her real-life future husband, Ashton Kutcher, who played her character's then-boyfriend, Michael Kelso. His performance was so powerful that a year laterwhile attending the University of Southern California they called him up to audition for the part. Relieved that he isn't about to be locked into a marriage, Kelso promptly moves to Chicago to be near his daughter and accept a job as a security guard at the Playboy Club. Kelly noted her abuse came after dealing with a miscarriage. For more information, please see our From left: Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Danny Masterson, Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Wilmer Valderrama on "That '70s Show." Fox. Like Kunis, Karo came to the United States seeking fame and fortune in the entertainment industry music, specifically. As the financier behind his son's company, Chong was charged with distributing around 7,500 water pipes and bongs for marijuana use. Still, it was both surprising and abrupt when Mr. and Mrs. Pinciotti got a divorce and Bob started dating Jackie's mom, Pam (portrayed by Brooke Shields.) Finally, Kelso became a security guard for the Playboy Club in Chicago, an ironic gig for someone who can't seem to keep his hands off of women. In the first episode of "That '90s Show," Jackie and Michael are getting remarried. It was like some incense in the background.". The substance abuse issue eventually caused her to leave the show in the third season. Arguably the most successful of the bunch was Mila Kunis; although her main outside role when The Family Guyaired came as the voice of MeginFamily Guy,she went on to star in hit films likeForgetting Sarah MarshallandBlack Swan. Grace recalls the moment, telling The Washington Post I was like, 'Yeah, babe, have your people call my people. (The fact that they're both gorgeous and successful will certainly overcome any such silly obstacles.) 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. Grace did, however, participate in an informal, private cast reunion in 2013 where the whole gang even sung their show'stheme song together so maybe everything is swell now. You may be surprised to know that the actor of Dennis Reynolds from Its Always Sunny in Philadelphia played the lead of That 80s Show, Corey Howard. But the romantic feelings didnt start until they met at an awards show later on. 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. 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. The series relied on many of the same writers and production teams as "That '70s Show," using a similar style of humor and paying numerous references to its historical setting, including a number of cameos from '80s celebrities like Ed McMahon, Pat Benatar, and Neil Giraldo. Set in 1984, the series focuses on a group of friends in their twenties living and working in San Diego. ", "When I look at the car, it reminds me of [being], you know, 17, 18 years old, booking 'That '70s Show' and doing that opening sequence when we're just driving in the street," said Valderrama. (He said he was working on both occasions.) 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. His character often found himself in multiple on-again-off-again relationships throughout the show, with a list of love interests that included Jackie, Eric's older sister Laurie, high school classmate Pam Macy, and Brooke, who is the mother of his daughter. Hyde was given the record store by his father, making him the new owner. Topher Grace was actually cast after and Terry Turner saw him perform in a high school play. Believe it or not, Grace landed the lead role on a primetime network TV series pretty much by way of a total fluke. Smith told the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel that his character has changed in the years that have passed. When Eric confides his inner troubles to Buddy one night, Buddy leans over and kisses Eric, revealing that he's had a romantic interest in Eric since the beginning of their friendship. Romantic squabbles, high school anxieties, and various misadventures . (She later responded inElle, calling his claim "utterly tacky, not even true, and it hurt my feelings because I like him."). Weird, right? Because 'The Loop' got picked up, they threw me off the water tower," Harrison told PopEntertainment. Though Kutcher never confirmed the cheating chatter, Moore did issue a statement when they split that suggested she may have been betrayed: "As a woman, a mother and a wife there are certain values and vows that I hold sacred, and it is in this spirit that I have chosen to move forward with my life.". It's been 22 years since the That '70s Show the series that captured all of the awkward awesomeness, fashion statements (or crimes), and social progression of life in the 1970's first premiered on Fox. 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. A comedy revolving around a group of teenage friends, their mishaps, and their coming of age, set in 1970s Wisconsin. "That '70s Show" premiered in August 1998 and lasted for eight seasons before ending in May 2006. "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. Fez and Jackie had their first real kiss, implying that their new relationship was off to a decent start. 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. Fox wouldn't allow That '70s Show to directly show the use of marijuana on their network. After regular appearances in the show's second, third, and fourth seasons, Leo disappears from the series. One of the biggest breakout characters of "That '70s Show" was the strict, surly, no-nonsense patriarch of the Forman household, Red. In this country, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty. Reddit and its partners use cookies and similar technologies to provide you with a better experience. 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.". And by the way, he claimed he took Moore's virginity. Most recently, he starred in "Dollface" on Hulu until it was cancelled last year. ", "That '70s Show" has a fair number of celebrities in minor roles throughout the series. Leo owns the Foto Hut where Hyde begins to work. 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. 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. What fans might not know is that the allusions to '70s rock songs were originally planned to go even further. That '70s Show distinguished itself amongst the other sitcoms of its generation through its intriguing historical setting. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. In the context of the series, Charlie was the son of one of Red's old war buddies. In fact, a better-known actor "Walker" himself, Chuck Norris was initially slated for the part. Thrilled to not only step into Donnas shoes again (Ive missed her!) 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. Grace wasnt the only actor to dip out early, though. By the time she hit 14-years old, she was auditioning for the role of Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show. Red and Kitty decided not to sell their home. Similar to his co-star Topher Grace, Kutcherleft the showto explore new opportunities as an actor and producer. But I didnt tell them when I was going to be 18!, One of the most well-known aspects of That '70s Show (along with the era of the seventies itself) was the reoccurring stoner circle scene (like the video above). In real life, Topher Grace himself left the show in order to play the role of the villain Eddie Brock or "Venom" in Spider-Man 3. 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