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Debra Jo Rupp Feared '70s Fashion Would Hide Her
27 Jan
Summary
- Rupp didn't realize 'That '70s Show' was a period piece until filming the pilot.
- She worried her pilot episode costume would overshadow her performance.
- The show ran for eight seasons and earned 16 Emmy nominations.
Debra Jo Rupp, who portrayed Kitty Foreman, recently shared her initial shock upon discovering "That '70s Show" was set in the 1970s. She only realized this upon arriving to film the pilot episode and observing the set's period-specific appliances. Rupp humorously admitted she missed this crucial detail in the script, noting the show wasn't even titled "That '70s Show" at the time.
Beyond the setting, Rupp expressed significant concern over the era's fashion. She specifically recalled her pilot episode outfit, a voluminous wrap skirt and blouse, and worried that the distinctive costume, combined with her hairstyle, might make her characters invisible. To prepare, she drew inspiration from her own childhood memories of the 1970s.
The popular series aired from August 23, 1998, to 2006, spanning eight seasons. During its run, "That '70s Show" propelled its young cast, including Topher Grace, Laura Prepon, Wilmer Valderrama, Mila Kunis, and Ashton Kutcher, to stardom. The show's critical acclaim was reflected in its 16 Primetime Emmy Award nominations.
