That '70s Show

'That '70s Show' spinoff 'That '90s Show' centers on Eric's kid (Callie Haverda) and her grandparents (Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith).

As for the crew who used to hang out in that basement, That ’90s Show brushes up only here and there against the poignancy inherent in its premise. But it’s a spice the series deploys only sparingly, aware that this simply isn’t their world anymore. There are sequels that revisit the same characters in a new phase of life, a la [And Just Like That …](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/hbo-maxs-and-just-like-that-tv-review-1235059791/), and re-imaginings that add an urgent topical angle a la [Queer as Folk](https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/tv/tv-reviews/peacock-queer-as-folk-tv-review-1235158288/). Most significantly, That ’90s Show maintains the likable vibe that made the earlier show such a reliable comfort watch — the laid-back humor, the upbeat nostalgia, the simple empathy for the small but significant challenges of suburban adolescence. As the group’s other pair of besties, Donovan and Coronel are so endearingly in sync that they can hold entire conversations by simply repeating the word “bro” back and forth. But these are minor flaws in the grand scheme of things. Much of the premiere episode is spent maneuvering to get Leia to stay with her grandparents, Kitty and Red (returning stars Debra Jo Rupp and Kurtwood Smith) for the summer. In an especially throwback-y touch, That ’90s Show retains the now-unfashionable multi-camera format, complete with laugh track. The circle pans that it took my teenage self an embarrassing number of years to realize were meant to suggest marijuana use are back. And there’s a self-referentiality that never needed to be there before, with cameos, running gags and the occasional plot point calling back to decades past. No one is likely to describe the new sitcom as a bold take on the source material or praise its originality and bravery; it aims for nothing much more ambitious than recreating the low-key charm of its predecessor. It’s 1996 now, with the updated cultural references to match: There are entire storylines built around Clerks, raves and AOL, and homages to Donkey Kong and Beverly Hills, 90210.

½ out of four), a new Netflix series that tries to transport the Forman basement into a new decade. Suffice to say, like many of the unnecessary TV remakes, ...

The setting is incidental, probably chosen because it's been about 20 years since "’70s" made its bow and ’90s nostalgia is trendy, and it shows. Like "’70s," "’90s" is about a group of teenagers in Wisconsin and their antics while their parents aren't around. To shoehorn this into a format that resembles the original, Donna and Eric agree to let Leia stay at her grandparents' house for the summer after she makes friends in the neighborhood (sure, why not?). Suffice it to say, like many of the unnecessary TV remakes, reboots and revivals of the past few years, "’90s" does not capture the "’70s" magic. Forced, unfunny and lacking any kind of charm, "’90s" feels like a parody of a sitcom rather than an actual TV show. Mainstream nostalgia favored the Americana-soaked 1950s and ’60s, but the often-stoned, often-idiotic teens, including Eric Forman (Topher Grace), Michael Kelso ( [Ashton Kutcher](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2022/12/05/ashton-kutchers-twin-brother-michael-jealousy-drove-them-apart/10841701002/)), Donna Pinciotti ( [Laura Prepon](https://www.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2021/08/17/laura-prepon-that-70-s-show-doesnt-practice-scientology/8173224002/)) and Jackie Burkhart ( [Mila Kunis](https://www.usatoday.com/picture-gallery/entertainment/celebrities/2022/04/23/celebrities-donating-ukraine-refugees/7412530001/)) were irreverent, silly and fun.

That '70s Show's cast has reunited, in a new spin-off series titled That '90s Show. However, amongst all one major character would be missing - Danny ...

The new series was first announced in October 2021. The views expressed here are that of the respective authors/ entities and do not represent the views of Economic Times (ET). According to Deadline and the ET hereby disclaims any and all warranties, express or implied, relating to the report and any content therein. The reprise or reunion was a long due as the original series premiered during the summer of 1995. The actor was put on trial the following year after entering a not guilty plea to each of the three accusations in January 2021.

Danny Masterson didn't reunite with Laura Prepon, Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher and Wilmer Valderrama on 'That '90s Show' — read more.

Grace, [meanwhile, was the first cast member to address the scandal.](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/topher-grace-says-hed-for-sure-do-a-that-70s-show-reboot/) He was, however, supportive of the series when it was initially announced in 2021. So when it came to going out after the show and partying, I just was boring.” Can’t wait to watch and laugh. While Masterson’s team requested to dismiss the case in January 2023, a judge rejected the proposal and a date of March 29, 2023, was set for jury selection for a second trial. [ Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp, who returned as Red and Kitty,](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/that-70s-show-spinoff-that-90s-show-everything-to-know/) respectively, to be full-time cast members. “It appears there are many other witnesses the People could choose to call or different arguments the People could choose to make,” Judge Charlaine Olmedo said at the time. However, in the current climate, it seems as if you are presumed guilty the moment you are accused.” “I was, of that cast, the most boring. [career came to a halt amid the accusations](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/ashton-kutcher-wilmer-valderrama-danny-masterson-have-that-70s-show-reunion-photos-w159560/), with Netflix cutting ties with the acto [r amid production on season 3 of The Ranch ](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/news/danny-mastersons-rooster-killed-off-the-ranch-after-allegations/)— a show he appeared in alongside Kutcher — in December 2017. [ a judge declared a mistrial](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/danny-masterson-sexual-assault-trial-ends-in-mistrial-details/) as the jury was unable to come to a unanimous vote. [the cast of That ‘70s Show](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrity-news/news/topher-grace-talks-that-70s-show-reunion-group-text/) — and [Danny Masterson](https://www.usmagazine.com/celebrities/danny-masterson/) — as Netflix releases the sequel series, That ‘90s Show, featuring appearances by [ Laura Prepon, Topher Grace, Mila Kunis, Ashton Kutcher ](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/that-70s-show-cast-where-are-they-now/)and [ Wilmer Valderrama.](https://www.usmagazine.com/entertainment/pictures/that-70s-show-cast-where-are-they-now/)

As Netflix's That '90s Show resurrects the beer-guzzling sitcom, I've been thinking about what Jackie, Kelso, and the crew taught me—that everyone's going ...

(Who, I later learned, I wasn’t that into after all.) Despite its flaws, That '70s Show insisted we’d all be all right. At its worst, That '70s Show, like many other sitcoms of the early-aughts, capitalized on tired jokes based on stereotypes. (Joey and Rachel: not exactly breaking the mold!) By setting the show in the past, That '70s Show felt like one of the first shows to prove that certain coming-of-ageisms are actually timeless. At its best, the show leaned into the funny and downright strange experience of growing up. Unlike other sitcoms, like Friends or Malcolm in the Middle, the writers of That '70s Show made viewers relate to a group of pretty oddball characters. By the time I discovered the series a solid five years later, That '70s Show had already connected with a new generation of viewers. Now, with Netflix giving the series the sequel-reboot treatment in That '90s Show, streaming now, I bet I'm not the only one remembering the summer I entered the Forman house—and never left. That '70s Show became a handbook for my fast-approaching freshman year, and one of my favorite That '70s Show premiered in 1998, to near-instant fanfare. Somehow, the writers found a way to make a period piece feel timeless—and with that, they struck gold. Each episode showed a glimpse of what life was like back in the bell-bottomed era—and to my surprise, it looked pretty similar to the life I wanted. The characters of That '70s Show were cool without even trying to be.

A new generation of teenagers — including the kids of a few of the original characters — take their own turn in the basement to figure out life, love, ...

Many of the original cast members make appearances, from recurring roles to quick cameos. A new generation of teenagers — including the kids of a few of the original characters — take their own turn in the basement to figure out life, love, friendship, and a lot of ridiculous sticky situations. 13 "That '70s Show" Easter Eggs Hidden in "That '90s Show"

With a career that runs the gamut from playing Fez to starring in NCIS to hosting Yo Momma and voicing Handy Manny, Valderrama has made a mint off of his ...

For comparison, [Tom Hanks](https://parade.com/tag/tom-hanks) reportedly made $50,000 to voice Woody in the first Toy Story, so this figure tracks pretty credibly in line with inflation and the fact that Valderrama's role was part of a larger ensemble. Valderrama's role of Fez typically was smaller than that of Kutcher's Kelso and Grace's Eric, so he likely didn't earn as much as they did—but probably still did quite well financially, especially with residuals in mind. Valderrama stars on NCIS as Special Agent Nicholas Torres. He was a senior in high school when he filmed the pilot for the series. Related: [NCIS](https://parade.com/tag/ncis) to hosting Yo Momma and voicing Handy Manny, Valderrama has made a mint off of his eclecticism.

Even though Masterson's Steven Hyde was a main character on That '70s Show, the character isn't addressed on the show. There's no mention of the character at ...

In the years since viewers last saw Eric ( [Topher Grace](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/topher-grace/)) and Donna ( [Laura Prepon](https://www.tvinsider.com/people/laura-prepon/)), he’s become an adjunct professor at a Chicago-based university and she’s a published author. I am also so thankful to the fans that have supported me and continue to do so.” As for the allegations against Masterson, a statement shared by his representatives to People states: In the meantime, I want to express my gratitude to the cast and crew that I’ve worked so closely with over the past three seasons. Even though Masterson’s Steven Hyde was a main character on That ’70s Show, the character isn’t addressed on the show. The actor and former star was accused of rape which allegedly took place between 2001 and 2003 amid That ’70s Show run.

Callie Haverda, Mace Coronel, Reyn Doi, Maxwell Donovan, Sam Morelos, & Ashley Aufderheide discuss their new basement reign. That-90s-show-Cast- ...

No, [in] that episode I had a lot of scenes in front of the audience, and it was really fun. Looking back, my favorite episode to watch is Episode 8, because it has a lot of really sweet moments because it was our last week filming, and the circle scene in that episode was the last scene that we filmed. I think their plan was to do it every season in the summer. I think it was actually the last one that we filmed, and also… Have you asked the creators, "If we get a Season 2, is it just going to jump ahead another year to the next summer?" I feel like for me, my favorite episode to actually film was probably Episode 6, just because that has a ton of interesting stuff in it. I love learning about the behind-the-scenes [and] the making of the show. I was freaking out because I thought my makeup was going to get ruined, and (makeup artist) Elie [Maalouf] put so much effort into it, but it was fine. I'm assuming maybe you guys do, as well, and I'm curious, which of you is the one who texts way too much? It was, I think, all of our first experience. Exchanging the polyester and feathered hair for grunge and overalls, That '90s Show will introduce fans to a new generation of friends. Can I be a fan?