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lady_k · 01-06-2005, 11:39 AM

Is season 7 the last for him because I read on a couple of sites that his contract expires at the end of 05' and he and ashton are suppossably gonna get out of the sitcom thing and move into movies

TJL · 01-09-2005, 09:34 PM

I just pulled this off of AOL. Topher Grace is leaving at the end of this season. Read on:

That '70s Show, which has lasted almost as long as the actual 1970s, will continue for another season, despite some major cast defections and the show's ratings slide this season. Variety reports that Fox is preparing to renew the series, even though star Topher Grace has said he's leaving at the end of this season when his contract is up. (''I never cry, like ever. Even at Finding Nemo,'' the 26-year-old actor told People while promoting his current film, In Good Company. ''But I'm going to just lose it'' when his final episode tapes, he told the magazine.) And Ashton Kutcher, who's had the most successful extracurricular career of all the cast members, is expected to return only part-time as he concentrates on his production company and his movie career.

Another sign of age for the sitcom, which launched in 1998: It's lost 35 percent of its audience in the past year, down to 6.5 million viewers a week, according to Nielsen. The show ranks 82nd in primetime this season, thanks largely to competition from a new rival in its timeslot, ABC's hit Lost. Still, keeping the show alive for another year adds to the already tall stack of episodes in syndication, where the show does well. So money from reruns will probably keep rolling in through the 2070s

DukeDevils9192 · 01-09-2005, 09:59 PM

I'm almost not that sad to see Topher go. I loved the Eric character for a long time but now? Not so much. He's the most annoying on the show and it'd be interesting to see how they handle his departure, if it happens. My bet is that the show won't be renewed, though.

PixieLicious · 01-11-2005, 03:32 AM

It pisses me off that hes leaving. I mean I agree with you on how hes changed sooo much but you cant have a damn show go on another season when the main character isnt there.

TJL · 01-11-2005, 05:46 AM

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Originally Posted by PixieLicious

It pisses me off that hes leaving. I mean I agree with you on how hes changed sooo much but you cant have a damn show go on another season when the main character isnt there.

Yeah, its' going to be wierd seeing the gang hanging around the Foreman house if Eric isn't there.

I wonder how they're going to write him off the show. Is he going to break up with Donna?

lady_k · 01-13-2005, 11:33 AM

my guess is that there going to replace him like they replaced laurie

snl75 · 01-13-2005, 02:31 PM

lets hope not but if they do we will problay all call the replacement fake eric just like i always refer to christina moore as fake laurie

ShawnieMac · 01-14-2005, 04:26 PM

They should end the show at the end of the season, they already lost a nice chunk of their audience already. I don't think a lot of people would watch especially if Grace and Kutcher leave.

dlemond · 01-14-2005, 04:53 PM

I can guarantee you that they will not replace Topher with another actor to play Eric.

You don't replace the main character in the last- let's be real here- season of a show.

Besides they need Topher for guest appearances if the show goes on.

Regardless, I can't see myself watching.
I don't know why I'm watching now, it's the absolute worst it's ever been.

TJL · 01-14-2005, 05:44 PM

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Originally Posted by ShawnieMac

They should end the show at the end of the season, they already lost a nice chunk of their audience already. I don't think a lot of people would watch especially if Grace and Kutcher leave.

I agree. The show has run out of steam, and they should end it. I wouldn't like to see them drag the show along for another season, only to be canceled before they could have a finale and wrap things up.

snl75 · 01-14-2005, 10:40 PM

i kind of agree with all of you but if it returns im going to watch it anyway

PPDillhole · 02-14-2005, 02:39 PM

Topher won't be replaced and I know the storyline of how he departs but I don't think I can post it here.....I should go look for a spoiler board I suppose.

NASHMAN · 02-14-2005, 04:10 PM

Well, as you know, I think that if they ended it at season 7, things for the syndicated cycle would have uneven repeated episodes. So I mean look for example the recently cancelled game show Hollywood Square "AKA H2", That show lasted for 6 seasons in syndication, and since GSN (Formely Game Show Network) has the rights to the show each 2 seasons that H2 is produced "1998-2000", "2000-2002" "2002-2004" But I mean with the money that the show is producing, it would mean that syndicatedwise, T70sS would be generating almost $900,000,000 per year with the 2nd cycle of repeated episodes. Besides cable repeats of that '70s Show will start airing this fall on FX network. Look at KOTH and Fear Factor, they started their cable cycle on FX and thus they are generating more money for the network.

P.S. Since it is on for another season and I wasn't able to be a part of the show audience since it is real popular, it will be nice to come back for another 2nd go around especially for those who were unfortunate to go see the show during the past season. So that is why i am still happy that the show is back for another season.

snl75 · 02-15-2005, 02:11 AM

i was hoping to go and see the show in person too .so im also glad the show will be back

Number 9 Dream · 02-18-2005, 08:27 PM

Hi,

Haven't really posted here before(I'm mostly on the Three's Company board) but I love That 70's show and I figured I'd give my input

I can't imagine the show without Kutcher and Grace, honestly. They are two of my favorite characters. Although the show has considerably gone downhill, I think the removal of those two major characters will severely damage an overall GOOD show. I mean, ok, MAYBE they could do without Kutcher for a bit....but Grace? Not a chance. He's basically the main character and every episode takes place at HIS house....how are they going to work that in? I dunno. I kinda wish they would've just ended the series, to be honest

A show just isn't the same without a major(or even minor) character not there. Hell, I was sad when Laurie left( I loved her character) and I'll be even more sad when Eric leaves. I guess I'll just have to relive the magic through my DVDs

Speaking of, does anyone know when Season 2 is going to be released?

01-06-2005, 11:39 AM	#1
lady_k Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 11	Topher Grace Is season 7 the last for him because I read on a couple of sites that his contract expires at the end of 05' and he and ashton are suppossably gonna get out of the sitcom thing and move into movies

01-09-2005, 09:34 PM	#2
TJL Suburbanite Extrordinaire Forum Star Join Date: Dec 29, 2001 Location: New Jersey - the cradle of civilization Posts: 16,591	I just pulled this off of AOL. Topher Grace is leaving at the end of this season. Read on: That '70s Show, which has lasted almost as long as the actual 1970s, will continue for another season, despite some major cast defections and the show's ratings slide this season. Variety reports that Fox is preparing to renew the series, even though star Topher Grace has said he's leaving at the end of this season when his contract is up. (''I never cry, like ever. Even at Finding Nemo,'' the 26-year-old actor told People while promoting his current film, In Good Company. ''But I'm going to just lose it'' when his final episode tapes, he told the magazine.) And Ashton Kutcher, who's had the most successful extracurricular career of all the cast members, is expected to return only part-time as he concentrates on his production company and his movie career. Another sign of age for the sitcom, which launched in 1998: It's lost 35 percent of its audience in the past year, down to 6.5 million viewers a week, according to Nielsen. The show ranks 82nd in primetime this season, thanks largely to competition from a new rival in its timeslot, ABC's hit Lost. Still, keeping the show alive for another year adds to the already tall stack of episodes in syndication, where the show does well. So money from reruns will probably keep rolling in through the 2070s
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01-11-2005, 03:32 AM	#4
PixieLicious Topher's Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 01, 2003 Location: Never, Neverland Posts: 270	It pisses me off that hes leaving. I mean I agree with you on how hes changed sooo much but you cant have a damn show go on another season when the main character isnt there.
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02-14-2005, 04:10 PM	#13
NASHMAN KGW NewsChannel 8 Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 06, 2004 Location: Centralia, WA 98532 Halfway between Seattle & Portland on I-5 Posts: 433	Well, as you know, I think that if they ended it at season 7, things for the syndicated cycle would have uneven repeated episodes. So I mean look for example the recently cancelled game show Hollywood Square "AKA H2", That show lasted for 6 seasons in syndication, and since GSN (Formely Game Show Network) has the rights to the show each 2 seasons that H2 is produced "1998-2000", "2000-2002" "2002-2004" But I mean with the money that the show is producing, it would mean that syndicatedwise, T70sS would be generating almost $900,000,000 per year with the 2nd cycle of repeated episodes. Besides cable repeats of that '70s Show will start airing this fall on FX network. Look at KOTH and Fear Factor, they started their cable cycle on FX and thus they are generating more money for the network. P.S. Since it is on for another season and I wasn't able to be a part of the show audience since it is real popular, it will be nice to come back for another 2nd go around especially for those who were unfortunate to go see the show during the past season. So that is why i am still happy that the show is back for another season.
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02-18-2005, 08:27 PM	#15
Number 9 Dream That '70s Girl Forum Veteran Join Date: Jan 18, 2005 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 5,875	Hi, Haven't really posted here before(I'm mostly on the Three's Company board) but I love That 70's show and I figured I'd give my input I can't imagine the show without Kutcher and Grace, honestly. They are two of my favorite characters. Although the show has considerably gone downhill, I think the removal of those two major characters will severely damage an overall GOOD show. I mean, ok, MAYBE they could do without Kutcher for a bit....but Grace? Not a chance. He's basically the main character and every episode takes place at HIS house....how are they going to work that in? I dunno. I kinda wish they would've just ended the series, to be honest A show just isn't the same without a major(or even minor) character not there. Hell, I was sad when Laurie left( I loved her character) and I'll be even more sad when Eric leaves. I guess I'll just have to relive the magic through my DVDs Speaking of, does anyone know when Season 2 is going to be released?
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01-09-2005, 09:59 PM	#3
DukeDevils9192 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 22, 2004 Posts: 287	I'm almost not that sad to see Topher go. I loved the Eric character for a long time but now? Not so much. He's the most annoying on the show and it'd be interesting to see how they handle his departure, if it happens. My bet is that the show won't be renewed, though.

01-13-2005, 11:33 AM	#6
lady_k Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 11	my guess is that there going to replace him like they replaced laurie

01-13-2005, 02:31 PM	#7
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	lets hope not but if they do we will problay all call the replacement fake eric just like i always refer to christina moore as fake laurie

01-14-2005, 04:26 PM	#8
ShawnieMac Member Occasional Poster Join Date: Jun 24, 2004 Location: California Posts: 43	They should end the show at the end of the season, they already lost a nice chunk of their audience already. I don't think a lot of people would watch especially if Grace and Kutcher leave.

01-14-2005, 04:53 PM	#9
dlemond Hey, I know you. Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Dec 03, 2001 Location: New Jersey Posts: 6,751	I can guarantee you that they will not replace Topher with another actor to play Eric. You don't replace the main character in the last- let's be real here- season of a show. Besides they need Topher for guest appearances if the show goes on. Regardless, I can't see myself watching. I don't know why I'm watching now, it's the absolute worst it's ever been.

01-14-2005, 10:40 PM	#11
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	i kind of agree with all of you but if it returns im going to watch it anyway

02-14-2005, 02:39 PM	#12
PPDillhole Secret Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Jun 30, 2003 Posts: 137	Topher won't be replaced and I know the storyline of how he departs but I don't think I can post it here.....I should go look for a spoiler board I suppose.

02-15-2005, 02:11 AM	#14
snl75 Member Senior Member Join Date: Aug 25, 2004 Location: in the formen basement watching snl Posts: 1,377	i was hoping to go and see the show in person too .so im also glad the show will be back