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''That 70s Show'' is set (obviously) in the 1970s, with the pilot taking place in 1976 and the finale New Years Eve 1979.

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''That 70s Show'' is set (obviously) ([[ExactlyWhatItSaysOnTheTin obviously]]) in the 1970s, with the pilot taking place in 1976 and the finale New Years Eve 1979.1979. However, despite this, it occasionally tends to feature elements from the '80s, '90s, and even the early 2000s, muddying the show's timeline in the process.
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* A Franchise/StarWars figure with a green lightsaber is seen. Green lightsabers were introduced in ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi'' in 1983.

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* A Franchise/StarWars In one episode, a ''Franchise/StarWars'' action figure with a green lightsaber is seen. Green lightsabers were introduced in ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi'' in 1983.
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* In the pilot, the boys are looking at a Magazine/{{Playboy}} with a perfect bound centerfold, not saddle stitched (stapled) as they were in the 70s.
* When Jackie gets a job at the Cheese House, ''Film/SophiesChoice'' is referenced. The book was published in 1979 and the movie was released in 1982.

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* In the pilot, the boys are looking at a Magazine/{{Playboy}} ''Magazine/{{Playboy}}'' with a perfect bound centerfold, not saddle stitched (stapled) as they were in the 70s.
* When In the episode where Jackie gets a job at the Cheese House, ''Film/SophiesChoice'' is referenced. The book was published in 1979 and the movie was released in 1982.



* In the pilot, Coca Cola bottles with printed red labels appear. In 1976 Coke bottles were full glass with the logo molded into the glass.
* Kitty gives Fez and Hyde Snack Packs in the modern plastic packaging. In the 70s, they came in tin cans.

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* In the pilot, Coca Cola Coca-Cola bottles with printed red labels appear. In 1976 1976, Coke bottles were full glass with the logo molded into the glass.
* In one episode, Kitty gives Fez and Hyde Snack Packs Pack puddings in the modern plastic packaging. In the 70s, they Snack Packs came in tin cans.



* A character's father is mentioned as working for "Ride/SixFlags". The park known as Six Flags Great America, north of Chicago and south of Milwaukee, was owned by Marriott and called "Marriott's Great America" until it was purchased by Six Flags in 1984, when it was renamed Six Flags Great America. And people still called it "Great America" anyway.
* Donna mentions Kelso melted Eric's Franchise/GIJoe. Eric replies "The Real American Hero deserves better." The phrase "The Real American Hero" was first used in the 1982 relaunch, ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeARealAmericanHero''.

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* A character's father is mentioned as working for "Ride/SixFlags". Ride/SixFlags. The park park, known as Six Flags Great America, north of Chicago and south of Milwaukee, was owned by Marriott and called "Marriott's Great America" until it was purchased by Six Flags in 1984, when it was renamed Six Flags Great America. And people still called it "Great America" anyway.
* Donna mentions Kelso melted Eric's Franchise/GIJoe. Eric replies replies, "The Real American Hero deserves better." The phrase "The Real American Hero" was first used in the 1982 relaunch, ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeARealAmericanHero''.



* In "Eric's Burger Job", set 1976, Kelso claims he mistook Donna's party for a toga party and recites the chant from ''Film/AnimalHouse'', released 1978.

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* In "Eric's Burger Job", set 1976, Kelso claims he mistook Donna's party for a toga party and recites the chant from ''Film/AnimalHouse'', released in 1978.



* Hyde has a Spider-Man pillow with the logo introduced in the early 90s.

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* Hyde has a Spider-Man ComicBook/SpiderMan pillow with the logo introduced in the early 90s.
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* One episode has "Any Way You Want It" by Music/{{Journey}}, released in 1980.

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* One episode has "Any Way You Want It" by Music/{{Journey}}, Music/{{Journey|Band}}, released in 1980.
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** The RCMP officers are wearing Red Serge. The iconic Red Serge uniform was relegated to ceremonial wear in 1920 and was replaced by blue and brown uniforms for duty wear.
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* In various episode, cassette tapes with clear housings are used, introduced in 1984.

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* In various episode, episodes, cassette tapes with clear housings are used, introduced in 1984.
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** Though it is explicitly stated that the green lightsaber was a mistakenly made accessory for a Darth Vader action figure, commented to be very rare because only so many where made before the mistake was caught and fixed (a minor plot point, as Eric [[spoiler:leaves it in the tub and mistakenly]] accuses his rival that season of stealing it due to its rarity). The story Eric comes up with when playing with it has differant lore, painting it as a more powerful version of Vader's normal Saber.

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** Though it is explicitly stated that the green lightsaber was a mistakenly made accessory for a Darth Vader action figure, commented to be very rare because only so many where made before the mistake was caught and fixed (a minor plot point, as Eric [[spoiler:leaves it in the tub and mistakenly]] accuses his rival that season of stealing it due to its rarity). The story Eric comes up with when playing with it has differant a different lore, painting it as a more powerful version of Vader's normal Saber.
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* In the pilot, the boys are looking at a Magazine/{{Playboy}} with a perfect bound centrefold, not saddle stitched (stapled) as they were in the 70s.

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* In the pilot, the boys are looking at a Magazine/{{Playboy}} with a perfect bound centrefold, centerfold, not saddle stitched (stapled) as they were in the 70s.



* In one episode has "Any Way You Want It" by Music/{{Journey}}, released in 1980.

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* In one One episode has "Any Way You Want It" by Music/{{Journey}}, released in 1980.
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* Hyde has a Spider-Man pillow with the logo introduced in the early 90s.
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* In the episode where the kids and Red go to a Green Bay Packers game, several of the extras wear team merchandise that was clearly made in the 2000s, including jerseys bearing the Reebok logo (which was the NFL's jersey sponsor from 2001-2011).
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* When Jackie gets a job at the Cheese House, ''Film/SophiesChoice'' is referenced. The book was published 1979 and the movie was released 1982.

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* When Jackie gets a job at the Cheese House, ''Film/SophiesChoice'' is referenced. The book was published in 1979 and the movie was released in 1982.
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* Donna mentions Kelso melted Eric's Franchise/GIJoe. Eric replies "The Real American Hero deserves better." The phrase "The Real American Hero" was first used in the 1982 relaunch.

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* Donna mentions Kelso melted Eric's Franchise/GIJoe. Eric replies "The Real American Hero deserves better." The phrase "The Real American Hero" was first used in the 1982 relaunch.relaunch, ''WesternAnimation/GIJoeARealAmericanHero''.
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** Though it is explicitly stated that the green lightsaber was a mistakenly made accessory for a Darth Vader action figure, commented to be very rare because only so many where made before the mistake was caught and fixed(a minor plot point, as Eric's rival that season stole it due to it's rarity). The story Eric comes up with when playing with it has differant lore, painting it as a more powerful version of Vader's normal Saber.

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** Though it is explicitly stated that the green lightsaber was a mistakenly made accessory for a Darth Vader action figure, commented to be very rare because only so many where made before the mistake was caught and fixed(a fixed (a minor plot point, as Eric's Eric [[spoiler:leaves it in the tub and mistakenly]] accuses his rival that season stole of stealing it due to it's its rarity). The story Eric comes up with when playing with it has differant lore, painting it as a more powerful version of Vader's normal Saber.
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**Though it is explicitly stated that the green lightsaber was a mistakenly made accessory for a Darth Vader action figure, commented to be very rare because only so many where made before the mistake was caught and fixed(a minor plot point, as Eric's rival that season stole it due to it's rarity). The story Eric comes up with when playing with it has differant lore, painting it as a more powerful version of Vader's normal Saber.
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* Beer cans are frequently shown with captive stay tabs. These did not come into common use until the 1980s. Cans in the 70s still had ring pull tabs.
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* In "Eric's Burger Job", Kelso claims he mistook Donna's party for a toga party and recites the chant from ''Film/AnimalHouse'', released two years after this is set.

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* In "Eric's Burger Job", set 1976, Kelso claims he mistook Donna's party for a toga party and recites the chant from ''Film/AnimalHouse'', released two years after this is set.1978.
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* Jackie wears a ''WesternAnimation/RainbowBrite'' t-shirt. Hallmark introduced Rainbow Brite in 1983, and the first series episode aired in 1984. Hallmark licensed rights to Mattel, who first issued dolls, toys and other items in 1984. The first Rainbow Brite movie, ''Rainbow Brite and the Star Stealer'', came out in 1985.
* In "Eric's Burger Job", Kelso claims he mistook Donna's party for a toga party and recites the chant from ''Film/AnimalHouse'', released two years after this is set.
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''That 70s Show'' is set (obviously) in the 1970s, with the pilot taking place in 1976 and the finale New Years Eve 1979.
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* A 1997 Ford Expedition is visible in the opening, on the right side of the Vista Cruiser (it also loops every few seconds).
* When the gang are in Canada, the RCMP detachment has a map of Canada with Nunavut. Nunavut became a territory in 1999.
* Eric's room has flags of several countries that did not exist in the 1970s, such as Georgia and Estonia.
* In the pilot, the boys are looking at a Magazine/{{Playboy}} with a perfect bound centrefold, not saddle stitched (stapled) as they were in the 70s.
* When Jackie gets a job at the Cheese House, ''Film/SophiesChoice'' is referenced. The book was published 1979 and the movie was released 1982.
* In one episode has "Any Way You Want It" by Music/{{Journey}}, released in 1980.
* A Franchise/StarWars figure with a green lightsaber is seen. Green lightsabers were introduced in ''Film/ReturnOfTheJedi'' in 1983.
* Krispy Kreme donuts are featured throughout the series. Krispy Kreme came to Wisconsin in the 2000s.
* In one episode, Red is checking the mail. One is a credit card mailer, which has a credit card with a hologram. Holograms were introduced on credit cards in 1983.
* In the pilot, Coca Cola bottles with printed red labels appear. In 1976 Coke bottles were full glass with the logo molded into the glass.
* Kitty gives Fez and Hyde Snack Packs in the modern plastic packaging. In the 70s, they came in tin cans.
* In various episode, cassette tapes with clear housings are used, introduced in 1984.
* A character's father is mentioned as working for "Ride/SixFlags". The park known as Six Flags Great America, north of Chicago and south of Milwaukee, was owned by Marriott and called "Marriott's Great America" until it was purchased by Six Flags in 1984, when it was renamed Six Flags Great America. And people still called it "Great America" anyway.
* Donna mentions Kelso melted Eric's Franchise/GIJoe. Eric replies "The Real American Hero deserves better." The phrase "The Real American Hero" was first used in the 1982 relaunch.
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