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Miss Golden · 02-02-2004, 03:15 PM

"That '70s" Era Over?

by Lia Haberman
Jan 29, 2004, 2:00 PM PT

Stash the Tab, eight-tracks and Vista Cruiser. The '70s are over.

Common knowledge to the rest of us, the time warp's just catching up to the cast of Fox's That '70s Show.

Cast members Topher Grace and Ashton Kutcher are not expected to return after their seventh, and apparently final, season in 2005, according to several reports.

During interviews to promote his new film, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, Grace told reporters that he and Kutcher were going to quit after the current season but decided to stick around an extra year.

And they're not the only ones who want the leisure suit decade to come to a close. "We're doing one more year and after that then we will probably be done," costar Wilmer Valderrama, told the New York Post. "After seven years of doing the same character, you sort of want to take a break."

The cast's contracts expire after the 2004-05 season.

Not willing to comment on the reports, a Fox spokesperson said, "It's been picked up through next year but nothing's been decided beyond that."

The sitcom, revolving around Wisconsin teen Eric Forman and his wacky family and friends, debuted in 1998. While never a top 10 Nielsen placer, the show has consistently attracted coveted young viewers.

More than anything, the laffer's served as a springboard for Kutcher and Grace.

Hailed as the show's breakout star, Kutcher's parlayed his small-screen success into feature film roles, his own reality series and a relationship with Demi Moore.

While the Dude Where's My Car? star pulled the plug on MTV's Punk'd this year he is expected to return to the music network with another improv series, My New Best Friend, later this year.

Currently starring in the dark thriller The Butterfly Effect, Kutcher had the last laugh when his movie, widely panned, came in first at the box office, debuting with a take of $17 million last weekend.

Grace, the TV show's leading man, didn't fare as well in the box-office battle against Butterfly. Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! also opened last weekend but failed to pull in more than $7 million.

But, in general, Grace has received more critical acclaim for his acting chops in movies such as Traffic and Mona Lisa Smile.

He recently wrapped the romantic comedy P.S. opposite Laura Linney, which he'll follow up with Synergy, a movie written and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz (About a Boy). The comedy, which begins production in March, also stars Dennis Quaid and Scarlett Johansson.

Rory Michelle · 02-21-2004, 12:02 AM

NO!!!!!!!!!!THEY CAN"T LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!

JD2635 · 02-22-2004, 06:27 AM

Don't worry, it's just a speculation. AS far as I hear, it may go on until 2006. I get the old episodes paired with King of the Hill in my area and also being the fact that That '70s and King are #! highest rated comedy blocks in the area!

PixieLicious · 02-22-2004, 08:56 AM

the show is endin after the seventh season.

Céline · 02-22-2004, 01:50 PM

I guess the seventies can't last for ever

EricIdlefan · 02-25-2004, 04:17 AM

Better to go out on top than the bottom IMOF!! Love the show and will miss it but Topher and Ashton want to move on to better things!!

JD2635 · 02-25-2004, 02:02 PM

We'll I do believe that if That '70s Show doees go away next year, I do believe the NBC show Will & Grace may go out as well. Debra Messing said at the Golden Globes not too long ago that W&G may and most probably end next year. So it would mean goodbye to '70s, W&G King of the Hill and The Simpsons. I do believe the Simpsons are really exhausting by now (no offense to Simpsons fans.)!

JD2635 · 03-01-2004, 02:01 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Céline
I guess the seventies can't last for ever

YOu got that right, so as W&G, it can't last forever as well.

Jennyspixie · 04-12-2004, 02:19 PM

Why does everything good have to come to an end?!

PixieLicious · 04-12-2004, 03:50 PM

haha that is soo funny to see your ^^ name cuz it has the same word and just recently i changed my avatar from woodstock lol.

Jennyspixie · 04-12-2004, 08:33 PM

Wow you're my new hero lol... b/c I've been the biggest Tinkerbell fan for so long... itz like the thing that everyone recognizes me for... so to see someone who understands my Tinkerbell obsession is so awesome!!!

And I chose Woodstock b/c of Eric's tatoo!

PixieLicious · 04-13-2004, 11:07 AM

lol this is weird. im absolutely in love with tinkerbell too. lol ive got so much stuff of her. thats what everybody knows me for too lol

and the whole woodstock thing i picked too cuz of erics tattoo.

Silver Bullet · 04-28-2004, 10:31 AM

I'm not suprised.

BonzoPlant9 · 04-28-2004, 05:35 PM

So are they going to come out w/ a DVD of the seasons after the show goes off? Is there any word about it?

02-02-2004, 03:15 PM	#1
Miss Golden Member Senior Member Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Posts: 1,231	Ending in 2005??? "That '70s" Era Over? by Lia Haberman Jan 29, 2004, 2:00 PM PT Stash the Tab, eight-tracks and Vista Cruiser. The '70s are over. Common knowledge to the rest of us, the time warp's just catching up to the cast of Fox's That '70s Show. Cast members Topher Grace and Ashton Kutcher are not expected to return after their seventh, and apparently final, season in 2005, according to several reports. During interviews to promote his new film, Win a Date with Tad Hamilton!, Grace told reporters that he and Kutcher were going to quit after the current season but decided to stick around an extra year. And they're not the only ones who want the leisure suit decade to come to a close. "We're doing one more year and after that then we will probably be done," costar Wilmer Valderrama, told the New York Post. "After seven years of doing the same character, you sort of want to take a break." The cast's contracts expire after the 2004-05 season. Not willing to comment on the reports, a Fox spokesperson said, "It's been picked up through next year but nothing's been decided beyond that." The sitcom, revolving around Wisconsin teen Eric Forman and his wacky family and friends, debuted in 1998. While never a top 10 Nielsen placer, the show has consistently attracted coveted young viewers. More than anything, the laffer's served as a springboard for Kutcher and Grace. Hailed as the show's breakout star, Kutcher's parlayed his small-screen success into feature film roles, his own reality series and a relationship with Demi Moore. While the Dude Where's My Car? star pulled the plug on MTV's Punk'd this year he is expected to return to the music network with another improv series, My New Best Friend, later this year. Currently starring in the dark thriller The Butterfly Effect, Kutcher had the last laugh when his movie, widely panned, came in first at the box office, debuting with a take of $17 million last weekend. Grace, the TV show's leading man, didn't fare as well in the box-office battle against Butterfly. Win a Date with Tad Hamilton! also opened last weekend but failed to pull in more than $7 million. But, in general, Grace has received more critical acclaim for his acting chops in movies such as Traffic and Mona Lisa Smile. He recently wrapped the romantic comedy P.S. opposite Laura Linney, which he'll follow up with Synergy, a movie written and directed by Chris and Paul Weitz (About a Boy). The comedy, which begins production in March, also stars Dennis Quaid and Scarlett Johansson.

02-22-2004, 08:56 AM	#4
PixieLicious Topher's Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 01, 2003 Location: Never, Neverland Posts: 270	the show is endin after the seventh season.
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02-25-2004, 04:17 AM	#6
EricIdlefan June Bug & School's Out Forum Addict Join Date: Oct 12, 2003 Location: East TN Posts: 68,234	Better to go out on top than the bottom IMOF!! Love the show and will miss it but Topher and Ashton want to move on to better things!!
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04-28-2004, 10:31 AM	#13
Silver Bullet RIP Johnny Ramone Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 06, 2004 Location: A Violent World Posts: 66	I'm not suprised.
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04-28-2004, 05:35 PM	#14
BonzoPlant9 Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Apr 28, 2004 Location: Athens Ga, USA Posts: 3	DVD So are they going to come out w/ a DVD of the seasons after the show goes off? Is there any word about it?

02-21-2004, 12:02 AM	#2
Rory Michelle i dunno nuttin Frequent Poster Join Date: Oct 15, 2003 Location: Daytona Beach, Florida (In a yellow submarine) Posts: 101	NO!!!!!!!!!!THEY CAN"T LEAVE!!!!!!!!!!

02-22-2004, 06:27 AM	#3
JD2635 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 03, 2003 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 315	Don't worry, it's just a speculation. AS far as I hear, it may go on until 2006. I get the old episodes paired with King of the Hill in my area and also being the fact that That '70s and King are #! highest rated comedy blocks in the area!

02-22-2004, 01:50 PM	#5
Céline Member Senior Member Join Date: Jan 29, 2002 Location: Canada Posts: 1,606	I guess the seventies can't last for ever

02-25-2004, 02:02 PM	#7
JD2635 Banned Banned!! Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 03, 2003 Location: Porterville, CA Posts: 315	We'll I do believe that if That '70s Show doees go away next year, I do believe the NBC show Will & Grace may go out as well. Debra Messing said at the Golden Globes not too long ago that W&G may and most probably end next year. So it would mean goodbye to '70s, W&G King of the Hill and The Simpsons. I do believe the Simpsons are really exhausting by now (no offense to Simpsons fans.)!

04-12-2004, 02:19 PM	#9
Jennyspixie 2nd Star 2 the Right Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 12, 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22	Why does everything good have to come to an end?!

04-12-2004, 03:50 PM	#10
PixieLicious Topher's Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 01, 2003 Location: Never, Neverland Posts: 270	haha that is soo funny to see your ^^ name cuz it has the same word and just recently i changed my avatar from woodstock lol.

04-12-2004, 08:33 PM	#11
Jennyspixie 2nd Star 2 the Right Occasional Poster Join Date: Apr 12, 2004 Location: Ontario Posts: 22	Wow you're my new hero lol... b/c I've been the biggest Tinkerbell fan for so long... itz like the thing that everyone recognizes me for... so to see someone who understands my Tinkerbell obsession is so awesome!!! And I chose Woodstock b/c of Eric's tatoo!

04-13-2004, 11:07 AM	#12
PixieLicious Topher's Fan Frequent Poster Join Date: Dec 01, 2003 Location: Never, Neverland Posts: 270	lol this is weird. im absolutely in love with tinkerbell too. lol ive got so much stuff of her. thats what everybody knows me for too lol and the whole woodstock thing i picked too cuz of erics tattoo.