The show has come under the spotlight after one of its stars was sentenced to 30 years in jail for raping two women.
That 70s Show.
Created by three prolific TV writers—Mark Brazill and married couple Bonnie and Ted Turner—the show has arguably not aged well. The litany of accusations against it is long, and raises some difficult questions. How should we judge the cultural touchstones of generations past? And should stars' real-life controversies change how we now view their much-loved fictional characters?
In fact, Fez is not even given a proper name. Instead, he is referred to by an acronym for 'foreign exchange student' because his friends don't bother to learn his actual name, which is of Cocos Malay descent. Not that the character of Fez himself was immune to criticism: he would often make inappropriate sexual comments to women and was portrayed as a stereotype that foreign men are sexual deviants.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
How Danny Masterson got ‘That 70s Show’ cast to take part in Scientology partiesDanny Masterson tried to woo Ashton Kutcher and other “That 70’s Show” castmates to Scientology, sources tell Page Six, and even got them to perform at several church events.
Read more »
Demi Lovato Called Out ‘Gross Older Men’ Years After Dating A That 70s Show StarThe culture of the popular sitcom is under the microscope RN.
Read more »
'The Drew Barrymore Show' co-head writer voices concern over show's return'It is frustrating, because it will prolong the strike, and we just want it to end,' Cristina Kinon, the co-head writer of 'The Drew Barrymore Show,' said of the series resuming production.
Read more »
Bernie Taupin writes about Elton John, LA and ’70s-era fame in memoir ‘Scattershot’Bernie Taupin and Elton John are one of the all-time great songwriting duos. Now Taupin shares the story of his life, loves, career, and, yes, Elton.
Read more »
Cooler weather is inching its way into central Pa. this weekTemperatures could drop into the low 70s Thursday and Friday, forecasters said.
Read more »