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That ‘70s Show is a teen sitcom that aired from 1998 to 2006 and aired for 8 seasons. Created by Bonnie and Terry Turner and Mark Brazill, That '70s Show featured Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Topher Grace, Kurtwood Smith, and others. The show focused on the lives of six teenage friends who live in a fictional town in Wisconsin from 1976 to 1979. That '70s Show was a success and launched the careers of many well-known faces. Here are 10 That ‘70s Show facts that many fans might also not know.
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Topher Grace was about to get replaced, the cast still hosts reunions, and other behind-the-scenes facts about That '70s Show
1. The cast took part in a special ritual before each episode of the show
That ‘70s Show had a lot of behind-the-scenes interesting facts about the cast of the series, and one of those is that before the filming session of each episode began, the cast would gather and form a circle like an artist or athlete that is about to go perform. All of the cast members of That '70s Show were super close to each other, and they would motivate each other to do their best and put their hands in the middle. This fact was revealed by Wilmer Valderrama, who played the foreign exchange student Fez in That '70s Show. The cast members of That '70s Show would also pick out a humorous word to represent the episode, and as the seasons progressed, the cast kept choosing a funnier word. Wilmer states that this was one of the best moments on the sets of That ‘70s Show, and it highlighted the camaraderie of the cast members.
2. Mila Kunis had her first kiss with Ashton Kutcher on the show
One of the most wholesome and interesting facts about That ‘70s Show is that Mila Kunis kissed Ashton Kutcher on the show, and he was the first person she ever kissed! Mila and Ashton were both young when they started working on That '70s Show, and Mila has revealed in many interviews that Ashton ended up becoming the first person she kissed. In a sweet twist of fate, the two ended up dating years later and are now husband and wife. The two have had a wholesome marriage, and this fact about That ‘70s Show only adds to their beautiful relationship. In the show, there is an episode where the prom night is going on, and the two actors’ characters, Michael and Jackie, go to an event together. During the event, the two end up kissing each other, but Jackie goes home with someone else. However, the two are together in real life.
3. That ‘70s Show was not the original title for the series
As is often the case, the title that ends up being finalized for a show is not the working title. Even for That ‘70s Show, this was the case. The show’s producers went through a lot of different names before settling on That ‘70s Show. Some of the names that the makers were considering included “Teenage Wasteland”, “Feelin’ All Right”, and “The Kids are Alright”. While the reason behind “Feelin’ all Right” not getting the final go-ahead is unknown, it is stated that the other two titles could not be finalized because The Who did not give the show the rights to their song lyrics and their song titles as well. Finally, it was the show’s co-creator, Bonnie Turner, who came up with the final title as it matched the setting of the show. Therefore, That '70s Show has an interesting story behind its naming.
4. The producer wanted Chuck Norris as their first preference for playing Red Forman.
While Kurtwood Smith fully embodied his role of Red Forman and is now known for his iconic portrayal, many fans of That ’70s Show might not know that the first choice for the character was Chuck Norris, as the producers wanted him. However, Chuck Norris had to decline the offer as he was extremely busy and was also starring in Walker, Texas Ranger around that time. Therefore, Chuck Norris let go the role of being the patriarch of the Forman family, and the character ended up on the lap of Kurtwood Smith. It would have been interesting to see how Chuck Norris would have looked in the role and his character running around threatening the kids with a roundhouse kick foot in That '70s Show! Therefore, That ‘70s Show has many interesting behind-the-scenes facts, and this is just one of them.
5. Mila Kunis did not reveal her age
Mila Kunis has always been a terrific actress, and she also has some mischievous stories up her sleeves. One of her most interesting ones comes from That ‘70s Show. The actress badly wanted a role, and when she came across the auditions for That ‘70s Show, she decided to lie about her age to get in. This is due to the fact that the producers wanted an actress to play Jackie, but they also wanted the actress to be an adult. Luckily, no one noticed at first that she had lied. Kunis made the confession during an appearance on The Tonight Show with Jay Leno and stated that she was just 14 at the time. However, she told the makers that she was a bit older and was about to be 18. This is a cheeky response as Kunis states that she was eventually going to be 18, so it is technically, not a lie. While the producers later figured out that Kunis had lied, they could not do anything as Kunis won them over with her acting. Kunis stayed on, and That ‘70s Show is an iconic part of her filmography.
6. Topher Grace wanted to go into sports
Topher Grace has remained one of the most talented actors, and he has more than 50 acting credits to his name. The actor also played the role of Eric Forman on That ‘70s Show with a lot of dedication, and the actor is now known for his role. However, an interesting fact about That ‘70s Show actor is that he initially wanted to be a tennis champion. Grace followed sports religiously, and all his idols were tennis stars. Grace even started playing the sport at a young age and was considered an emerging talent. Unfortunately, the actor sprained his ankles badly, and the doctors told him that he would not be able to play tennis again. Therefore, Grace decided to try his hand at acting, and he appeared in a high school play that helped him bag the role on That ‘70s Show.
7. The reason behind Tanya Roberts leaving the show
Tanya Roberts was one of the core cast members of That ‘70s Show, and she played the role of Bob’s wife and Donna’s mother, Midge. Roberts was so good in her role that even when she left That '70s Show suddenly in season 4, no one could replace her. The reason for her leaving That '70s Show was that her real-life husband had terminal cancer, and she decided to take a break to be by his side. While fans of the show might have been worried as to why Roberts left the show, the reason behind it all was heartbreaking. However, the actress made a return to That ‘70s Show in the series’ 6th and 7th seasons, and it was a welcoming news for all. The actress, therefore, left a permanent mark on the show with her portrayal, and the cast and crew were like a tight-knit family and refused to let go of each other.
8. Tommy Chong’s character was a stoner in real life and he had a prison stint
Tommy Chong was one of the most interesting and quirky characters on That ‘70s Show and he played the role of Leo, who is a lazy hippie who operated the Foto Hut store. Interestingly, the character loved marijuana, and the real-life actor also lived using the drug. However, Cong had to pay a price for his addiction. Fans were surprised when Leo disappeared from That '70s Show after season 4. However, the reason for this was that Chong had fallen into legal troubles as his company, Chong Glass/Nice Dreams, was raided during the nationwide investigations called Operation Pipe Dreams and Operation Headhunter for selling marijuana paraphernalia illegally. Therefore, Chong had to serve nine months in prison. However, he was lucky as the producers got him back and he came back to That ‘70s Show and stayed till the end.
9. The cast still hosts reunions
The best shows are those where the cast members are having fun behind the scenes and make it a point to stay in touch even after the show ends. This is also the case with That ‘70s Show. It is heartening to know that even if That ‘70s Show ended many years ago, the cast members of That '70s Show continue to meet each other. Valderrama has revealed that the cast are still in touch and frequently get together to catch up. He stated that the former stars of That '70s Show meet at least once a month in any of the cast members’ houses to have dinner. Therefore, That '70s Show has one of the most closely knit casts members and it is a treat for the fans of the show to know that their favorite show’s cast still continues to meet each other.
10. Topher was about to have a replacement
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Topher Grace graced the screens of That ‘70s Show and became famous for playing the role of Eric Forman. However, when Grace announced that he was leaving That '70s Show after season 7, the producers wanted to get another actor to play the role of Eric in That '70s Show. The studio even came up with Josh Meyers for the role, who is the brother of Seth Meyers. However, the producers ended up changing their minds and decided to write Eric off That '70s Show. The explanation provided was that Eric had gone to study in a foreign university. Ultimately, Josh Meyers did end up getting hired, but he played the role of Randy, who is a friend of the gang. Grace showed up again for a guest appearance in the series finale of That ‘70s Show.
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