Episode XXV of the 70's show. So Eric and friends decide to watch a movie. But we weren't to know that when the episode starts. Now, this is how it starts :- Point place, Eric Forman's basement. The galaxy backdrop, the words "The 70's show" appears and disappears into the background. Then the killer !!
After seeing a lot of 70's show over the years (it was shown a lot on Star World's evening comedies), I had an idea about how the episode would proceed. The entire series has hammered the fact into my head that Red (Eric's dad) is the villian - who believes in taking down Eric whenever he steps over the imaginary line of discipline (kids, these days !!). So I imagined that he would be Darth Vader in some way, allowing them to use the obligatory "I am your father" cliche. But as you'll see I was totally wrong.
They threw in a new disposable character - David, the son of the factory manager. A long blond haired hunk, who used to be an asthma cripple in school - and Eric had once kicked his ass on the school playground. In short, he hits on Donna - but in the wrong way. The poetry loving sensitive guy angle to a girl who does write verse, otherwise known as We're just Friends. Oh, and then there's the dream.
Yes, that's right. Eric has a Star Wars (tm) dream. Looking from left to right -
- Eric - Luke
- Red (Eric's dad) - Obiwan
- Steven - Han Solo
- Donna - Princess Leia
- David - Darth Vader
- Kelso - Chewbacca
Anyway, Eric gets all mad and challenges David to fight with him. Donna gets angry and claims that David and me are just friends and David says No. After Donna exits, David says that "Anyway, it wouldn't have worked. We're moving as soon as dad finishes closing the plant". Eric again gets angry and punches David in his face. David stading there breathing through a broken nose (*swish* ... *hizzz* respirator noises) and then the deep voice from behind the hand. I almost died laughing.
The show has it's unique moments of brilliance - like the Career Day episode. When Steven visits his mother (Edna - the lunch lady) at the cafeteria.
Edna: Steven, why don't you start by slicing these Steven: No, I'm here strictly as an observer. I'll be like a fly on the wall (*looks around*) - one of the many.
A good way to pass time - but doesn't compare to the good stuff like Simpsons or Coupling. Maybe it was because that Seventies were over long before I was born :)