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The central premise of *That '70s Show* revolves around six teenagers living in Los Angeles during the 1970s.
Answer: False
The series is set in Point Place, Wisconsin, not Los Angeles. While it captures the essence of the 1970s, the geographical setting is a key distinction.
The original broadcast run of *That '70s Show* spanned from 1998 to 2006.
Answer: True
The series premiered on August 23, 1998, and concluded its original broadcast run on May 18, 2006.
The timeline of *That '70s Show* exclusively covered the year 1977.
Answer: False
The series spanned several years within the 1970s, beginning in May 1976 and concluding on New Year's Eve 1979, thus encompassing more than just 1977.
*That '70s Show* concluded after its seventh season.
Answer: False
The series ran for a total of eight seasons, concluding its broadcast run in May 2006.
The series finale concluded with a New Year's Eve party counting down to January 1, 1980.
Answer: True
The narrative arc of the series culminated on New Year's Eve 1979, with the final episode depicting a celebration that transitioned into the dawn of January 1, 1980.
What is the primary genre of the television series *That '70s Show*?
Answer: An American television teen sitcom centered on comedy.
The series *That '70s Show* is primarily classified as an American television teen sitcom, characterized by its comedic focus on the adolescent experiences of its principal characters.
During which years did *That '70s Show* originally air on the Fox network?
Answer: 1998-2006
The series originally aired on the Fox network from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006.
What year did the timeline of *That '70s Show* begin?
Answer: 1976
The narrative timeline of *That '70s Show* commenced in May 1976.
The main ensemble cast of *That '70s Show* included actors such as Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, and Ashton Kutcher.
Answer: True
The series featured a prominent ensemble cast, notably including Topher Grace as Eric Forman, Mila Kunis as Jackie Burkhart, and Ashton Kutcher as Michael Kelso, among other key performers.
Fez's country of origin was explicitly revealed in the series finale.
Answer: False
Fez's country of origin, along with his real name, remained undisclosed throughout the entire run of the series, serving as a consistent point of mystery.
The Water Tower gag in the show resulted in the death of the character Charlie.
Answer: True
A recurring gag involved characters falling from the Water Tower. In a notable instance, the character Charlie died as a result of such a fall, marking a more serious consequence within the show's narrative.
The catchphrase "Ow, my eye!" was consistently yelled by Kelso whenever Hyde rough-housed with him.
Answer: False
While "Ow, my eye!" became associated with Kelso during roughhousing with Hyde, it was not consistently used in those specific situations and was only uttered by Kelso when he actually sustained an eye injury.
Mila Kunis was cast as Jackie Burkhart despite being underage, as she claimed to be 18.
Answer: True
Mila Kunis secured the role of Jackie Burkhart by stating she was 18 years old, when in fact she was only 14 at the time of her casting, as the production required actors to be of legal adult age.
Topher Grace and Ashton Kutcher were main cast members throughout all eight seasons of the show.
Answer: False
Topher Grace and Ashton Kutcher departed as main cast members at the conclusion of the seventh season, although both returned for the series finale. They were not main cast members for all eight seasons.
The character Laurie Forman was consistently played by the same actress, Lisa Robin Kelly.
Answer: False
The role of Laurie Forman was initially portrayed by Lisa Robin Kelly, but the character was later recast and played by Christina Moore.
Bret Harrison's character, Charlie, was written out because the actor chose to leave the show.
Answer: True
Bret Harrison, who portrayed Charlie, departed the series after accepting a lead role in another television program, *The Loop*, necessitating the character's written exit.
Randy Pearson was introduced in the final season to replace the character of Michael Kelso.
Answer: False
Randy Pearson, portrayed by Josh Meyers, was introduced in the eighth season. While his character absorbed aspects of departed characters like Eric and Kelso, he was not explicitly introduced as a direct replacement for Michael Kelso.
Fez married Laurie Forman to help her avoid deportation.
Answer: False
Laurie Forman married Fez primarily as a strategic maneuver to assist him in obtaining a green card and avoiding deportation, rather than the other way around.
Red Forman initially gave Eric the Vista Cruiser as a high school graduation gift.
Answer: False
Red Forman initially purchased a Toyota Corolla for himself, considering it a more practical choice, before eventually passing down the Vista Cruiser to Eric. It was not presented as a graduation gift.
Hyde's marriage to Samantha was legally recognized throughout the series.
Answer: False
Hyde's marriage to Samantha was invalidated when it was revealed that Samantha was already married to another man, rendering their union legally void.
Topher Grace left the show permanently after season 7 to focus on his music career.
Answer: False
Topher Grace departed as a main cast member after season 7 to pursue other acting opportunities, not specifically his music career. He did, however, return for the series finale.
What is Red Forman's most famous catchphrase, often directed at his son Eric?
Answer: "I'm gonna kick your ass!"
Red Forman frequently employed variations of the phrase "I'm gonna kick your ass!" or similar threats when addressing his son Eric, making it one of his most recognizable verbal tics.
What detail about the character Fez was consistently kept a secret throughout the series?
Answer: His country of origin and real name
Fez's country of origin, along with his real name, remained undisclosed throughout the entire run of the series, serving as a consistent point of mystery.
Which character died after falling off the Water Tower in a recurring gag?
Answer: Charlie
A recurring gag involved characters falling from the Water Tower. In a notable instance, the character Charlie died as a result of such a fall, marking a more serious consequence within the show's narrative.
Why was Mila Kunis initially considered too young for her role as Jackie Burkhart?
Answer: She was only 14, and the role required actors to be 18.
Mila Kunis secured the role of Jackie Burkhart by stating she was 18 years old, when in fact she was only 14 at the time of her casting, as the production required actors to be of legal adult age.
Which two main cast members departed the series at the end of the seventh season?
Answer: Topher Grace and Ashton Kutcher
Topher Grace (Eric Forman) and Ashton Kutcher (Michael Kelso) departed as main cast members at the conclusion of the seventh season, although both returned for the series finale.
Who initially played the role of Laurie Forman before the character was recast?
Answer: Lisa Robin Kelly
The role of Laurie Forman was initially portrayed by Lisa Robin Kelly, but the character was later recast and played by Christina Moore.
Who portrayed the laid-back character Leo, who owned the Foto Hut?
Answer: Tommy Chong
The character Leo, a hippie and proprietor of the Foto Hut, was portrayed by the musician and actor Tommy Chong.
What was the context for Fez marrying Laurie Forman?
Answer: To prevent Fez from being deported.
Laurie Forman married Fez primarily as a strategic maneuver to assist him in obtaining a green card and avoiding deportation, rather than the other way around.
What happened in Hyde's marriage to Samantha in the final season?
Answer: Samantha revealed she was already married, invalidating their union.
Hyde's marriage to Samantha was invalidated when it was revealed that Samantha was already married to another man, rendering their union legally void.
Continuity errors in *That '70s Show* included characters remaining in high school for an implausibly long duration.
Answer: True
The series is noted for certain continuity discrepancies, such as characters appearing to remain in high school for an extended period across multiple seasons, which deviates from a realistic progression of time.
"The Circle" was a signature segment where characters discussed events, often implying marijuana use.
Answer: True
"The Circle" was a recurring segment, typically set in Eric's basement, where the main characters would gather to discuss events. These scenes often employed visual cues and dialogue suggesting the characters were under the influence of marijuana.
Working titles for the show included *The Kids Are Alright* and *Reeling in the Years*.
Answer: True
Prior to its final title, *That '70s Show*, the production explored several working titles, including *The Kids Are Alright* and *Reeling in the Years*, reflecting early conceptualizations of the series.
The opening credits sequence consistently featured the cast inside the Vista Cruiser throughout all eight seasons.
Answer: False
For the first seven seasons, the opening credits featured the cast within the Vista Cruiser. However, the setting shifted to "The Circle" for the eighth and final season.
Eric's obsession with the movie *Star Wars* was a recurring theme.
Answer: True
Eric Forman's profound enthusiasm for movies, particularly the science fiction epic *Star Wars*, was a frequently referenced element and a recurring theme throughout the series.
The "Circle" setting was used for the opening credits in the final season.
Answer: True
In the eighth and final season, the opening credits sequence transitioned from the Vista Cruiser setting to "The Circle," highlighting the segment's significance within the show's narrative structure.
The show's creators initially considered the title *That '70s Show* before settling on other options.
Answer: False
The title *That '70s Show* was not an initial consideration; rather, titles such as *Teenage Wasteland*, *The Kids Are Alright*, and *Reeling in the Years* were explored before the final title was adopted.
The show's production format involved filming in front of a live audience.
Answer: True
The series was produced using a multi-camera setup and filmed in front of a live studio audience, a common practice for sitcoms of that era to capture authentic audience reactions.
What was the primary characteristic of "The Circle" segment in the show?
Answer: A discussion group where characters often seemed under the influence of marijuana.
"The Circle" was a recurring segment, typically set in Eric's basement, where the main characters would gather to discuss events. These scenes often employed visual cues and dialogue suggesting the characters were under the influence of marijuana.
Starting from Season 5, episode titles were named after songs by which genre of bands?
Answer: 1970s Rock bands
Beginning with Season 5, episode titles were derived from songs by prominent 1970s rock bands, such as Led Zeppelin, The Who, The Rolling Stones, and Queen, across subsequent seasons.
How was *That '70s Show* produced?
Answer: Multi-camera setup, filmed in front of a live audience.
The series was produced using a multi-camera setup and filmed in front of a live studio audience, a common practice for sitcoms of that era to capture authentic audience reactions.
How many total seasons and episodes did *That '70s Show* comprise?
Answer: 8 seasons, 200 episodes
The series *That '70s Show* ran for a total of eight seasons and comprised 200 episodes.
Which of the following was NOT a working title considered for the show?
Answer: Groovy Days
Prior to its final title, *That '70s Show*, the production explored several working titles, including *Teenage Wasteland*, *The Kids Are Alright*, and *Reeling in the Years*. 'Groovy Days' was not among the documented working titles.
How did the opening credits sequence change in the eighth season?
Answer: It shifted to the setting of "The Circle."
In the eighth and final season, the opening credits sequence transitioned from the Vista Cruiser setting to "The Circle," highlighting the segment's significance within the show's narrative structure.
Themes explored in *That '70s Show* included 1970s nostalgia, generational conflict, and references to contemporary technology like VCRs.
Answer: True
The series effectively evoked 1970s nostalgia and explored themes such as generational conflict, while also incorporating references to period-specific technologies like VCRs and evolving entertainment media.
The "Cannabis sativa" shirts worn by Eric and Hyde were a direct reference to the show's main plotline.
Answer: False
The 'Cannabis sativa' shirts, designed to resemble Campbell's soup cans, served as a subtle, recurring visual allusion to the characters' frequent marijuana use, rather than a direct reference to a main plotline.
The show avoided addressing controversial social issues of the 1970s.
Answer: False
The series actively addressed various social issues prevalent in the 1970s, including changing sexual attitudes, generational conflict, economic challenges, and the prevalence of underage drinking and drug use.
Cameos by musicians like Ted Nugent and Roger Daltrey were featured in the series.
Answer: True
The series incorporated cultural references through musician cameos, including appearances by artists such as Ted Nugent and Roger Daltrey, reflecting the era's music scene.
What major social issue of the 1970s was NOT explicitly mentioned as being explored in the show?
Answer: The Cold War space race
While the series addressed themes such as sexual attitudes, generational conflict, and mistrust of government, the Cold War space race was not a prominently explored social issue within the show's narrative.
What was the purpose of the "Cannabis sativa" shirts worn by Eric and Hyde?
Answer: A subtle reference to marijuana use.
The 'Cannabis sativa' shirts, designed to resemble Campbell's soup cans, served as a subtle, recurring visual allusion to the characters' frequent marijuana use, rather than a direct reference to a main plotline.
The 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser was named one of the greatest television cars by MSN Autos.
Answer: True
The iconic 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser, prominently featured in the series, received recognition as the third-greatest television car by MSN Autos in August 2009.
The UK remake of *That '70s Show* was titled *That '80s Show*.
Answer: False
The UK remake of *That '70s Show* was titled *Days Like These* and aired on the ITV network, utilizing similar scripts with minor cultural adaptations.
Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp reprised their roles as Red and Kitty Forman in the sequel series *That '90s Show*.
Answer: True
Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp returned to their iconic roles as Red and Kitty Forman, serving as grandparents in the sequel series *That '90s Show*, which premiered on Netflix.
*That '70s Show* holds the record as Fox's longest-running live-action sitcom.
Answer: False
With its eight seasons, *That '70s Show* became Fox's second-longest-running live-action sitcom, surpassed only by *Married... with Children*.
Wilmer Valderrama won more Teen Choice Awards for his role than Ashton Kutcher.
Answer: False
Both Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama were recognized with multiple Teen Choice Awards. Each actor won three awards during the series' run, meaning neither won more than the other.
Wilmer Valderrama purchased the iconic Vista Cruiser after the series finale.
Answer: True
Following the conclusion of the series, actor Wilmer Valderrama, who portrayed Fez, purchased the iconic 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser from the production company.
The first season of *That '70s Show* had the lowest average viewership.
Answer: False
Contrary to the statement, the first season achieved the highest average viewership. The eighth and final season recorded the lowest average viewership.
In 2022, *That '70s Show* became available on the streaming service Disney+.
Answer: False
In 2022, *That '70s Show* was sublicensed to Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service, not Disney+.
The UK remake, *Days Like These*, aired on the BBC network.
Answer: False
The UK remake, titled *Days Like These*, aired on the ITV network, not the BBC.
The sequel series *That '90s Show* features Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp as the main protagonists.
Answer: False
While Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp reprise their roles as Red and Kitty Forman in *That '90s Show*, they serve as supporting characters (grandparents), not the main protagonists of the new series.
The final season of *That '70s Show* saw a significant increase in average viewership compared to the first season.
Answer: False
The first season garnered the highest average viewership, while the eighth and final season experienced the lowest average viewership, indicating a decrease rather than an increase over time.
Both Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama received multiple Teen Choice Awards for their performances.
Answer: True
Ashton Kutcher, portraying Michael Kelso, and Wilmer Valderrama, portraying Fez, were each honored with three Teen Choice Awards during the series' tenure.
What was the title of the UK remake of *That '70s Show*?
Answer: Days Like These
The UK remake of *That '70s Show* was titled *Days Like These* and aired on the ITV network, utilizing similar scripts with minor cultural adaptations.
In the sequel series *That '90s Show*, who reprise their roles as grandparents?
Answer: Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp
Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp returned to their iconic roles as Red and Kitty Forman, serving as grandparents in the sequel series *That '90s Show*, which premiered on Netflix.
How did *That '70s Show* rank among Fox's longest-running live-action sitcoms by the end of its run?
Answer: It was the second-longest-running.
With its eight seasons, *That '70s Show* became Fox's second-longest-running live-action sitcom, surpassed only by *Married... with Children*.
What was the single Emmy Award won by *That '70s Show*?
Answer: Outstanding Costume Design for a Series
The series received one Primetime Emmy Award, specifically for Outstanding Costume Design for a Series.
Which two cast members each won three Teen Choice Awards for their roles on the show?
Answer: Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama
Ashton Kutcher, portraying Michael Kelso, and Wilmer Valderrama, portraying Fez, were each honored with three Teen Choice Awards during the series' tenure.
Who purchased the iconic 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser after the show ended?
Answer: Wilmer Valderrama
Following the conclusion of the series, actor Wilmer Valderrama, who portrayed Fez, purchased the iconic 1969 Oldsmobile Vista Cruiser from the production company.
What was the average viewership for the first season of *That '70s Show*?
Answer: 11.7 million viewers
The first season of *That '70s Show* achieved the highest average viewership among all seasons, with approximately 11.7 million viewers.
Which streaming service sublicensed *That '70s Show* in 2022?
Answer: Peacock
In 2022, *That '70s Show* was sublicensed to Peacock, NBCUniversal's streaming service, not Disney+.
What was the lowest average viewership recorded for a season of *That '70s Show*?
Answer: The eighth season
The eighth and final season of *That '70s Show* recorded the lowest average viewership, with approximately 5.8 million viewers.