A show about the 70's

Writing about a television show is a difficult topic for me. I don’t have a TV in my house and haven’t had one for a few years. When I lived at home my parents obviously had a television but I rarely watched. Now I use the Internet watch the few shows I do enjoy. They’re even commercial free— thank God. With that said I have chosen to write about That 70’s Show.

That 70’s Show follows the life of a group of teenagers growing up in 70’s suburbia. The story shows the trials and joys of being young and bonding with friends. Most of the show takes place in the Eric Forman’s house. Here his parents oversee the teens’ experimentation with alcohol, marijuana, and relationships. But why was the show good? I enjoyed That 70’s Show because I found it relatable. During high school I made a very close group of friends. We spent countless hours just “chillin” in one another’s basements. We had many adventures that were sometimes very similar to the events on the show. The problems, experiences, and pleasures of being a teenager transcend generations and are often repeated. The show was also filled with a talented cast that included a few now very well known actors. That 70’s Show established careers for Ashton Kutcher, Mila Kunis, and Topher Grace.

That 70’s Show was one of the few television programs that caught my attention long enough for me to watch it. I enjoyed watching the cast mature on screen and seeing their acting improve throughout the eight seasons. I was sad when the show ended but also was glad that I was no longer obligated to set aside a weekly half an hour for zoning out behind a TV screen—something that can easily happen if you get too into a series.

Again I must apologize for not having my blog up before midnight. For some reason I seem to work best late at night, anyway, that is no excuse for late work. Oh by the way, after more thought and wavering back and forth I have decided to write my op-ed on the Native America Studies building—the ugly thing.