Although they played on-again-off-again young lovers on That '70s Show, and they're now married with children in real life, Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher didn't care for each other as co-stars. 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. Leo is one of the shows most prominent fan favorite characters (as minor as he may be). Its all the same folks that made That 70s Show, so it was pretty bizarre.. It's genius. According to the cast policy of the show, all actors had to be 18 when they auditioned for their parts. The latest movie news, trailers, reviews, and more. Whether the combinations made any sense was another matter. 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. In 1998, Fox and creators Mark Brazill and Terry and Bonnie Turner sent TV viewers back two decades to a small Wisconsin town in the mid-70s. 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. The show ran for eight seasons, starting in 1998 and ending in 2006 (in real life). However, Norris was unable to commit to "That '70s Show" due to his pre-existing commitment to "Walker, Texas Ranger." 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. Danny Masterson had no shortage of other roles during the production ofThat '70s Show, including lead roles inToo Pure,Dirt Merchant, andPuff, Puff, Pass. Vogue declared "There are no rules of the fashion game now. "To me it's 'That $70 Show.'". Like "That '70s Show," "Days Like These" takes place in the 1970s, follows a group of teenaged friends in the town of Luton in southeastern England. By the end, many fans hadn't just moved on they actively disliked the final batch of episodes. The substance abuse issue eventually caused her to leave the show in the third season. Between the show's first and seventh season, audience scores never dropped below 60 percent, the eighth season took a massive dive, dropping all the way to 23 percent. 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 during its eight-seasons on the air from 1998 to 2007. Mila and I were contemplating it, Kutcher said. 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. In most cases, many of the scripts used in "That '70s Show" were recycled in its British counterpart. What ultimately brought them together? Kunis recalls seeing Kutcher from the back, telling People Then he just turns around and it was literally like if we were in a movie, the music would start playing and the violins would go. Because 'The Loop' got picked up, they threw me off the water tower," Harrison told PopEntertainment. 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. 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. 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. Becayse they all reunited in 2013 and Masterson captured a snapshot of all of them for his Instagram. 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. 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. Privacy Policy. 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?' It was so random and fun.. This character who would eventually become Randy combined some of the main characteristics of Eric and Kelso, with Meyers acting as a successor to both roles after Kutcher left the show near the start of Season 8, while also serving as a prospective love interest for Donna. "It's actually ironic that the amount is $70," Chilton said. Grace wasnt the only actor to dip out early, though. The main teenage cast members were Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Wilmer . The showrunners came close to using the title of Traffic's "Feelin' Alright" as the name of the show, but Fox felt it wasn't strong enough. Because that's what everyone is going to end up calling it anyway. 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. 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. I heard they were going to reboot it, but I never got a call, he said. 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." Who says high school productions mean nothing? 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." 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. But she had to sneak around the producers casting call. 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. The classic sitcom, which made stars out of previously unknown actors such as Topher Grace, Ashton Kutcher, Laura Prepon, and Mila Kunis, depicted the lives of teens (and then young adults) in the small town of Point Place, Wis. as they did timeless teen stuff like hanging out in a basement, driving around listening to Cheap Trick, trying to score beers, trying to score with each other, and feeling "all alright" in those notorious smoke circles. I was doing everything I could to look awesome," said Kutcher. Kunis really wanted the role, so she didnt exactly say she was a minor. 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. It was really nostalgic to be back on the set, he told the outlet. (He said he was working on both occasions.) The show kind of ended up naming itself after all those legal issues, and we cant imagine a more perfect name. As with any song a studio uses on TV or on film, Alex Chilton, the songwriter behind "In the Street," received a regular royalty check every time his song was used for the show. ", "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. In real life, Kutcher is now married to Kunis, who played his "That '70s Show" love interest, Jackie. 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 the show, Buddy appears as a high school acquaintance of Eric's. 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. Season five was "Led Zeppelin"; season six was "The Who," seven was "The Rolling Stones," and eight was "Queen.". The reveal behind Fez's name was meant as a subtle inside joke the showrunners thought up for the series' very special Season 4, Episode 20 Do you see what they did there? Originally, the showrunners hired him to literally take over the role of Eric Forman in Season 8, as discussed in the director's commentary for Season 8's "Bohemian Rhapsody," available onthe DVD box set of "That '70s Show: The Complete Series.". That '70s Show distinguished itself amongst the other sitcoms of its generation through its intriguing historical setting. Prepon stands at 510, towering over Kunis petite frame of 54. They even made a direct reference to these ads in one episode. 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. Bob exists in me, he said. Things hit a fever pitch when a Netflix executive inadvertentlytold one of Masterson's accusersto her face that the network did not believe the allegations the exec was not aware that she was one of the victims at the start of their conversation. And then being bitterly disappointed when she ended up with (sorry, spoiler!) While the spelling of Fez became popular as the show went on, Fezs real nickname should actually be spelled Fes. Kutcher was 23 at the time. Believe it or not, Grace landed the lead role on a primetime network TV series pretty much by way of a total fluke. When the star was seven years old, she fled Ukraine and moved to the U.S. on a religious refugee visa. Initially, the showrunnersconsidered recasting the role of Eric, but that idea was abandoned in favor of introducing an entirely new character:Randy Pearson, played by Josh Meyers, who quickly became Donna's new love interest with Eric out of the picture. memorable running gags on "That '70s Show. Fez and Jackie had their first real kiss, implying that their new relationship was off to a decent start. One of the most innovative ways "That '70s Show" got around establishing the characters' routine use of marijuana without actually showing it was the rotating camera from the series' signature "circle" scenes. Though Randy became part of the main cast with hopes of maintaining the status quo, the characterwasn't exactly likedby fans. Though they did well overall, Rotten Tomatoesaudience scores for the first seven seasons gradually declined as the show progressed. 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. 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 . When Kunis heard about this policy, the aspiring young actor chose not to reveal her true age when she tried out for Jackie in order to ensure she had a chance of securing the part. We went through a period where I thought he was crazy. The spinoff of "That '70s Show" hit Netflix on Jan. 19, bringing back a few familiar faces, too. One of the main mysteries of the show about Fez is trying to figure where the hell he came from. They formed a boys crew during the heyday of That 70s Show, without Grace. When he is released . I just cried for like a week. As the first star to climb out of the "That '70s Show" basement and into the higher stratosphere of a movie career in 2005, Topher Grace's transformation was a gradual one. By the time she hit 14-years old, she was auditioning for the role of Jackie Burkhart on That '70s Show. After dating Randy throughout most of the final season, Donna broke off the relationship as the finale drew near and got back together with Eric in the series finale. The finale takes place on New Year's Eve, which also happens to be the last day of the '70s. 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. Hyde actually quit smoking for a period of time because he got too high. Brace yourself for some not-so-funny news. 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. When it was presented to us, I was like, So clearly Im going to be with Fez because I remember ending the show with Wilmers character. Were they actually high in That 70s Show? That '70s Show is the perfect blend of awkward teenagers turning into adults, '70s counterculture, and sitcom humor. The show went on for another eight years before wrapping up in 2006. This caused a huge shift in the dynamic of the show, due to Erics character being the focus of the show. In 2015, Karo sued Kunis for $5,000 to cover therapy bills racked up over the emotional distress the alleged theft caused. 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During the filming of the series, Chong even had to miss several seasons to serve jail time for drug paraphernalia. 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. But when you watch it, our lips touched for probably less than a second." 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. This often was a dilemma on the set of That '70s Show when Mila Kunis and Laura Prepon were in a scene together. Most recently, he starred in "Dollface" on Hulu until it was cancelled last year. "That '90s Show" is taking audiences back to the '90s and to their favorite Wisconsin basement. However, in the current climate, it seems as if you are presumed guilty the moment you are accused.". Chong consented to a plea bargain that spared his wife and son from prosecution. Red and Kitty Foreman dealt with financial and employment instability, and Bob and Midge Pinciotti showed what married life looked like during the '70s wave of feminism. A comedy revolving around a group of teenage friends, their mishaps, and their coming of age, set in 1970s Wisconsin. You think you're such hot s**t.'" She added that even though they went through "full friendship breakups" over the years, they always reconciled in the end. He told The Advocate that Grace was "probably one of the worst kissers [he's] ever kissed." "That '80s Show" wasn't the only series that tried to horn in on the unique concept and success of "That '70s Show." All good things have to come to an end at some point, and for That 70s Show, the ending came at 11:59 P.M. on December 31st, 1979. It's because Laura Helene Prepon had to go blonde for another movie. While Fez's difficult name is played up for laughs, there was some secret meaning behind the scene. "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. "I've learned to forgive in my heart the people who have wronged me, like Mila," she said in a statement (via TMZ). Topher Grace, the actor who portrayed Eric Forman, described the appeal of the show's characters by saying, "If you lived through the 1970s or even just survived being a teenager, one of these characters could be you.". The two characters were quick to take any opportunity to throw a jab at the other, providing the show with a lot of laughs. It was the perfect way to capture the vibe of the era along with being the perfect tool to pull out the characters deep thoughts with some added humor. She told TODAY last month that Kutcher, Kunis and the other young stars agreed to appear in the spinoff for her and Smith. ". 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. We just went back and had fun for a week. Owing to the show's abysmally poor ratings, "That '80s Show" was cancelled after one season on Fox. Her husband passed away, in June 2006. The. What do you get when you throw a bunch of teenagers from small-town Wisconsin into a dingy basement with nothing to entertain themselves but a TV and a bag of pot? 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 Casting call fled Ukraine and moved to the '90s and to their favorite basement... Less than a second. 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