Eric Forman

Eric Forman (played by Topher Grace) is a fictional character on Fox Network's That '70s Show. Most of the show takes place at Forman's home, particularly in the basement, where he and his five friends hang out. He has a doting mother with intense emotional problems (Kitty Forman), a strict, grumpy war-veteran father (Red Forman), and a "loose" older sister (Laurie Forman).

Related Topics:
Topher Grace - Fictional - Fox Network - That '70s Show - Laurie Forman

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Eric was 17 when the series began in 1998. His skinny frame has been subject to many jokes by all his friends and even his own father: "Nobody wants to see a 80 pound boy dancing with his mother!" He is a smart-aleck with a lightning-fast wit and charming sense of humor, and is generally nervous most of the time. His best friend is Steven Hyde (Danny Masterson) and he is a fan of Star Wars and G.I. Joe.

Related Topics:
1998 - Steven Hyde - Danny Masterson - Star Wars - G.I. Joe

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The character of Eric Forman is based on the adolescence of show creator (Mark Brazill).

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Eric's jobs have included stints at the fictional Fatso Burger, at Price Mart with his father, at the local dog food factory, and at the Holiday Hotel as a waiter, before taking a year off in season 7 to contemplate his future and enjoy being lazy.

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Eric's first love is Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon), the girl next door. In season 5 Eric proposed to Donna at the Point Place water tower. They were able to keep their engagement secret for awhile until the episode titled "The Crunge," in which he accidentally slipped the information to the gang. In the episode titled "Over the Hills and Far Away" Eric during an argument with Red revealed his engagement with Donna. Red tried to break their engagement by firing Eric from Price Mart and pressuring the couple to marry, until sister Laurie suggested to Eric and Donna that they just move out of Point Place. They had plans to move to Madison, Wisconsin, after graduating high school, but during the episode "Celebration Day" Red had a heart attack, so in the beginning of season 6 Eric had to stay home to help the family with their finances to help Kitty cut back her hours at the hospital.

Related Topics:
Donna Pinciotti - Laura Prepon - Girl next door - Water tower - Madison, Wisconsin

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Towards the end of season 6, as Eric and Donna's wedding date drew near, Eric bailed and didn't show up for the rehearsal dinner. It was never explained where he went or why all of a sudden he didn't want to marry Donna.

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In the season 7 finale, due to Topher Grace's not renewing his contract, Eric left Point Place to go to Africa to teach, to earn money to help pay for his college education.

Related Topics:
Topher Grace - Africa

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