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That '70s Show - Season 1

That '70s Show - Season 1

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Rating: 4 stars
Summary: "We're ALL all right!"
Review: Eric Forman (Topher Grace) and his friends are growing up in an era of change, mysticism, intrigue, and eclecticism, and this television retro-comedy documents their misadventures and mischief. Hyde (Danny Masterson) is probably the most laid back of the bunch, preferring a simple approach to life, while the odd undertakings of Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) serve as comic relief throughout the season's entirety. Donna (Lora Prepon) is the more conservative book-worm of the group, as well as Eric's girlfriend. Jackie (Mila Kunis), Kelso's girlfriend, is the girl with the snobby, egocentric viewpoint whom everyone loves to hate. Meanwhile, foreign exchange student Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) is not only trying to find his place in the era and world, as is every teenager, but also his place in a new country. Together they are on a perpetual quest for beer, the infinite wisdom to found in the pot-smoking circle, and all around good times.

In addition to Eric's cast of friends, the show also involves Eric's parents Red and Kitty (Kurtwood Smith and Debra Jo Rupp). As is true for any parents, no matter what decade, there are differing viewpoints and philosophies that come into play. Though set in the 70's, the dilemmas presented and the issues posed (not merely with regards to the "parental units") are relevant to teenagers and young adults of any decade, regardless of the current fashion and music trends.

I must admit that when this show first came out I did not give it the chance it deserved. I pretty much despise most of what came out of the 70's and figured that a show set during that decade would not appeal to me. Thus, I never watched even a single episode up until the show's fifth season. Now, however, I'm hooked. I'm so glad these are coming out on DVD. Therefore, even though I missed the first few seasons I can still catch up on the odd ventures of Eric Forman and his band of friends.

Tacky clothing and interior decorating aside, the charisma between the cast is excellent and the writing is lighthearted and humorous. As with any television show, there are some episodes that are much better than other episodes. Sometimes the dim-wittedness of Kelso seems a little over-the-top, and there are times when Jackie's character gets a little too irritating (though both pull off their roles quite well nonetheless). However, overall it's a great show that makes for a pleasurable viewing experience.

Though the DVD extras on this set leave something to be desired, it's still well worth it to be able to watch the shows sequentially, on your own time, and without commercials.

I watch very little television at all, but when I'm in the mood for some blithe humor I turn to That 70's Show. This show definitely ranks up there among my favorites, and I look forward to the release of the remaining seasons on DVD as well.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: go buy it
Review: finally we can watch the best show anytime we want..i just can't wait until the rest of the seasons come out to buy.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Great!!..... but
Review: I cant seem to find the music video or the cast auditions in the special feutures am i missing something here?

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: THIS IS SO HILARIOUS!!
Review: I definitely can't wait for the release of Season 2, I mean this one is so crazily hilarious!! You have to get this one if you are looking for some good entertainment.

Everyone is so good for what they do, I love the casts, they are so funny!

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: Just recently gotten into "That 70's Show."
Review: I got this DVD boxset for Christmas and let me to ya'll a lil' something...IT IS ONE OF MY FAV presents! 25 full episodes, the COMPLETE first season! 25 episodes is A LOT for one season (since a regular season of any show usually consists of 13 episodes...).

BONUS FEATURES ON DVD:

You get a world-view TV spot of the show, which was very, very cool to see, man. (HEHE)
Also you get a longish feature of "The Makings," featuring the whole cast. They explain the first season, thus introducing you to their feelings of the characters they play.
ALSO you get a mini-quiz (questions told by the cast). Ashton, Wilmer, Topher, Laura, and Mila ask you questions. Danny Masterson and the rest of the cast arn't featured in the quiz bonus.

If you love unique, funny, and original story ideas than you should watch "That 70's Show." (and did you know that the show in general is coming back for an 8th season this fall?)

THIS DVD BOXSET WILL KEEP YOU ENTERTAINED FOR HOURS AND HOURS AND HOURS...HANGIN' OUT...

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: 8-Track Flash Back
Review: I really enjoy this series. The entire cast is excellent and complements each other. This is one of the few series I look forward to, both new and reruns.

This first release of That 70s show on DVD contains all of the episodes of its first season. All 25 episodes are contained on 4 disks. It is full frame and list at 575 minutes.

Episodes:
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1) That `70s Pilot - Red gives Eric the keys to the Vista Cruiser and tells him he can go anywhere but out of town but of course they go out of town.

2) Eric's Birthday - The last think Eric wants on his birthday is a party but he gets one anyway.

3) Streaking - President Ford comes to town and the boys decide to streak. Red is selected to ask the President a question.

4) Battle of the Sexists - Eric feels less that a man when he loses a game of basketball to Donna.

5) Eric's Burger Job - Eric gets a job at Fatso burger.

6) The Keg - Eric and Donna skip a day of school and find Hyde and Fes in the back seat of the car. While driving down the road they find a keg of beer.

7) That Disco Episode - Kitty teaches Hyde how to dance.

8) Drive In - Eric and Donna go to the drive-in.

9) Thanksgiving - Laurie comes home for Thanksgiving.

10) Sunday, Bloody Sunday - Red's mother comes for a Sunday visit and drives everyone crazy, except for Fes.

11) Eric's Buddy - Eric has a new friend and Kelso and Hyde can't stand it.

12) The Best Christmas Ever - Red give Eric $40 to get a tree but he keeps the money and cuts down a tree from beside the road.

13) Ski Trip - The gang goes to Jackie's cabin for the weekend. Kelso is uninvited when Jackie finds out he was fooling around with Pam Macy. Kelso show up anyway.

14) Stolen Car - Eric scratches the car and Red takes away the keys. Kelso get a car from his cousin and they get arrested for having a stolen car.

15) That Wrestling Show - Kitty "forces" Eric and Red to become friends. So the gang, Red and Bob go to a wrestling show.

16) First Date - Eric and Donna have their first date. Donna gets drunk and Hyde show up and tells Donna how he feels about her.

17) The Pill - Jackie thinks she may be pregnant.

18) Career Day - The gang spends career day with their parents.

19) Prom Night - Eric gets a motel room for him and Donna but nothing happens. Hyde takes Jackie because Kelso is out with Pam Macy.

20) A New Hope - The boys go to see Star Wars. Kelso is so impressed that he even says no to sex with Jackie just to see it again.

21) Water Tower - The boy's paint a giant pot leaf on the water tower and Kelso falls off. After coming home Eric runs upstairs to get his mother, to look at Kelso arm, and finds his parents having sex.

22) Punk Chick - Hyde meets a girl and tries to convince him to go to New York.

23) Grandma's Dead - Eric is driving his grandmother home and she dies. We also get to meet Red's brother.

24) Hyde Moves In - Hyde moves in with the Foreman's.

25) The Good Son - Now that Hyde has moved in he has become the preferred son and Red's war buddy (Mitch Pileggi from the X-Files) returns and he turns out to be a swinger.

Addition special features include:
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Hello Wisconsin!
Season Featurette
That `70s Trivia Show
Promo-Palozza!

Rating: 4 stars
Summary: best season
Review: I think Season 1 was the best, with 2 and 3 coming in close. They jumped the shark with the 100th episode that was a musical--paintful to watch.

Anyway, mainly wanted to comment that the special features listed here at Amazon are nowhere to be found on the disks as far as I can tell--No Cheap Trick music video, no Never-before-seen cast auditions, and the itneractive trivia challenge is NOT interactive...they just ask about 5 questions and give you the answer right away. I was particularly disappointed that there were no cast audition clips as described.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: A great way to escape from the day's stressors
Review: Nice packaging, great content (including some scenes I don't remember seeing when it was aired), good ensemble cast, and an all around quality product.

Truly 'laugh out loud funny'.

We're looking forward to all the subsequent seasons.

Rating: 5 stars
Summary: YAY!
Review: That '70s Show is hilarious. I love these DVDs and the packaging is very colorful and pretty. It was worth every penny I spent.


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