[alyak0807]

Originally Posted by MistyMountainHop (View Post) Got me writin' a semi-essay.

Sorry, Lisa. But I love your semi-essay. Spot-on.

[FuriosityShell]

Originally Posted by MistyMountainHop (View Post) The thing about "Grandma's Dead" is that it was originally intended as the last episode of S1. Then Fox ordered another batch of episodes, so "Grandma's Dead" being episode thirteenth would make sense if T7S got only a half-season order initially. I've been trying to figure out the actual order for a while, and yours seems sound. Nice sleuthin'!

Thanks!

And I never knew that Grandma's Dead was originally the finale. Interesting.

[alyak0807]

I'm not nearly as attentive as you all. I don't notice any of this stuff.

[MistyMountainHop]

No apologies necessary, Kayla. It's my way. As is peering deep into T7S's molecular structure.

FuriosityShell, Fox also wanted to capitalize on the first Star Wars prequel's release date (May, 1999), and that influenced the ordering of more T7S episodes. They wanted an ep based Star Wars, and so we got "A New Hope".

[msstock87]

Anytime Lisa, you know I love your essays.

[MistyMountainHop]

Originally Posted by msstock87 (View Post) Anytime Lisa, you know I love your essays.

[MistyMountainHop]

Using Internet Archive: Wayback Machine, I got access to the That '70s Show Experience. You can play games based on the show there and read semi-interactive comics. Check it out: The That '70s Show Experience

[msstock87]

That's cool Lisa! Thanks!

[alyak0807]

Wow! That is cool, Lisa. Thanks!

[MistyMountainHop]

You're welcome! It was interesting to see T7S's website circa season 2 (and later). Ah, when the show still had so much potential.

And here's some raw behind-the-scenes footage from "Eric Gets Suspended". Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are featured, along with a lot of crew. You can see how long it takes to set up a shot.

[msstock87]

Those are really great. I love seeing behind the scenes stuff.

[MistyMountainHop]

Originally Posted by msstock87 (View Post) Those are really great. I love seeing behind the scenes stuff.

Me, too.

Some random That ’70s Show articles I’ve come across.

Entertainment Weekly, While the cast often relaxes here between scenes, Danny Masterson has a beef about the white chair his character Hyde favors. “It’s the most uncomfortable thing ever,” he sighs. “I’ve tried to form my ass into it for 35 episodes, but it’s still lumpy.” THE STEREO: The stereo was pretty happenin’ for its time, considering it has an eight-track, a turntable, and a cassette tape player. “I’m constantly looking through the records,” notes Masterson. “There’s always something new on top — usually something really bad.” Beneath Bob Seger and Linda Ronstadt, we found “Go for Baroque! Greatest Hits of the 1700s”! Talk about retro.

And

On the characters when they’re 40: Grace: “Hyde’s in and out of jail.” Masterson: “For threatening to bomb the White House.” Kutcher: “Danny’ll be in jail, too. Not just Hyde.” Prepon (on Donna): “She’s an independent, successful woman.” Masterson: “Successful in what manner? What does she do for a living?” Prepon [to Masterson]: “What was your ******in’ answer?” Masterson: “Hyde’s in jail, dude.” Prepon: “All right, so Donna’s visiting Hyde in jail.”

[Hedburg1970]

Originally Posted by JamesOwnz (View Post) ...Hyde went to Vegas (despite being a minor to do anything in the timeline hehe... unless the adult age was different back then.. it must have been right? Because in that Halloween episode the guys were all pissed when Kelso was 18 and could buy them beer, but I thought it was 21 down there..anyways getting off track.)

Hi - I'm new here. :-) The drinking age was raised to 21 nationally in 1984. Before then, legal age was 18 in most places. Nevada OTOH, looks like it's always had a 21 limit. However, it's entirely possible that Las Vegas ran under a different set of rules than the rest of the state. In fact, given the history of the city, it's probable. Just thought I'd add to the conversation!

HB1970

[MistyMountainHop]

The T7S gang must've counted its blessings that it got in on the pre-1984 drinking-age limit.

[JamesOwnz]

Originally Posted by MistyMountainHop (View Post) You're welcome! It was interesting to see T7S's website circa season 2 (and later). Ah, when the show still had so much potential. And here's some raw behind-the-scenes footage from "Eric Gets Suspended". Mila Kunis and Ashton Kutcher are featured, along with a lot of crew. You can see how long it takes to set up a shot.

I think the show did a good job reaching that potential.

I remember the offical website many years ago and the forum there as well... did anyone read the diaries they had up for the characters? Those were funny..lol