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That '70s Show
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Genre
Created by
  • Bonnie Turner
  • Terry Turner
  • Mark Brazill
Directed by
  • David Trainer
  • Terry Hughes (pilot)
Starring
Theme music composer
Opening theme
  • "In the Street" by Big Star as performed by;
  • Todd Griffin (season 1)
  • Cheap Trick (seasons 2–8)
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 8
No. of episodes 200 (list of episodes)
Production
Executive producer(s)
  • Bonnie Turner
  • Terry Turner
  • Mark Brazill
  • Caryn Mandabach
  • Marcy Carsey
  • Tom Werner
Cinematography Ronald W. Browne
Editor(s) Timothy Ryder
David Helfand
Michael Karlich
Running time 22 minutes
Production company(s) The Carsey-Werner Company
Distributor Carsey-Werner Distribution
Release
Original network Fox
Picture format NTSC
Audio format Dolby Surround 2.0
Original release August 23, 1998 (1998-08-23) – May 18, 2006 (2006-05-18)
Chronology
Related shows
  • That '80s Show
  • Days Like These
  • That '90s Show

That '70s Show is a popular American TV show that takes you back to the 1970s. It's a sitcom that aired on Fox from August 23, 1998, to May 18, 2006. The show is about a group of six teenage friends. They live in a made-up town called Point Place, Wisconsin. The story takes place between May 1976 and December 1979.

The main teenage actors were Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher, Danny Masterson, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, and Lisa Robin Kelly. The grown-up actors included Debra Jo Rupp, Kurtwood Smith, Don Stark, Tommy Chong, and Tanya Roberts.

About the Show

This fun show lets you see what life was like for teenagers in the 1970s. It shows their friendships, first loves, and everyday adventures. The characters often hang out in a basement, which is a key spot in the series. The show uses humor to explore growing up during that time.

Life in the 70s

The series is known for its 1970s style. It features the fashion, music, and pop culture of the decade. Viewers get to see bell-bottoms, disco, and classic rock. It's like a time machine to the past. The show also touches on things like gas prices and popular movies from the era.

The Main Characters

The story centers on Eric Forman and his group of friends. They include Donna, Hyde, Kelso, Jackie, and Fez. Each character has a unique personality. They often get into funny situations together. Eric's parents, Red and Kitty Forman, are also big parts of the show.

Cast Members

Here are the main actors and the characters they played in That '70s Show:

Actor/Actress Character name Years on the show
Topher Grace Eric Forman 1998–2005
Laura Prepon Donna Pinciotti 1998–2006
Danny Masterson Steven Hyde 1998–2006
Ashton Kutcher Michael Kelso 1998–2006
Mila Kunis Jackie Burkhart 1998–2006
Wilmer Valderrama Fez 1998–2006
Kurtwood Smith Red Forman 1998–2006
Debra Jo Rupp Kitty Forman 1998–2006
Don Stark Bob Pinciotti 1998–2006
Tanya Roberts Midge Pinciotti 1998–2001
Lisa Robin Kelly Laurie Forman 1999–2001
Tommy Chong Leo Chingkwake 2001–2002, 2005–2006
Josh Meyers Randy Pearson 2005–2006

Related Shows

That '70s Show was very popular and led to other shows.

  • That '80s Show was a spin-off set in the 1980s.
  • Days Like These was a British version of the show. It used similar scripts.
  • That '90s Show is a newer show that continues the story. It features some of the original characters as adults.

See also

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