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Eric Forman is a fictional character on Fox Network's That '70s Show played by Topher Grace. The character is based on the adolescence of show creator Mark Brazill. 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 impending separation anxiety and menopause (Kitty Forman), a strict, war-veteran father (Red Forman), and a promiscuous older sister (Laurie Forman). Image File history File links Emblem-important. ... Image File history File links Broom_icon. ... Image File history File links S4_eric. ... That 70s Pilot is the pilot episode of the sitcom That 70s Show. ... That 70s Finale is a That 70s Show episode. ... Mark Brazill is a television creator and excecutive producer. ... Christopher John Grace (born July 12, 1978), better known as Topher Grace, is an American actor best known for playing the lead role of Eric Forman on That 70s Show during the shows first seven seasons and for appearing as the villain Eddie Brock, Jr. ... is the 67th day of the year (68th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1959 (MCMLIX) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full calendar) of the Gregorian calendar. ... For other uses, see Student (disambiguation). ... Katherine Kitty Forman (née Sigurdson) (born October 13, 1933) is a fictional character on the FOX Networks That 70s Show. ... Reginald Albert Forman (born December 7, 1927), commonly known as Red, is a fictional character on The FOX Networks That 70s Show. ... Information Family Kitty Forman (mother) Red Forman (father) Eric Forman (brother) Portrayed by Lisa Robin Kelly (Seasons 1-3, 5) Christina Moore (Season 6) Laurie Anne Forman (born July 11, 1958) is a fictional character on the FOX sitcom That 70s Show. ... This article is about the character on the American TV series House. For the character on the American TV series That 70s Show, see Eric Forman. ... Alice, a fictional character based on a real character from the work of Lewis Carroll. ... The Fox Broadcasting Company is a television network in the United States. ... That 70s Show is an American television sitcom that centers on the lives of a group of teenagers living in Point Place, Wisconsin, a fictional suburb of either Kenosha or Green Bay[1] from May 17, 1976 to December 31, 1979. ... Christopher John Grace (born July 12, 1978), better known as Topher Grace, is an American actor best known for playing the lead role of Eric Forman on That 70s Show during the shows first seven seasons and for appearing as the villain Eddie Brock, Jr. ... Mark Brazill is a television creator and excecutive producer. ... Menopause is the physiological cessation of menstrual cycles associated with advancing age in women. ... Katherine Kitty Forman (née Sigurdson) (born October 13, 1933) is a fictional character on the FOX Networks That 70s Show. ... Reginald Albert Forman (born December 7, 1927), commonly known as Red, is a fictional character on The FOX Networks That 70s Show. ... “Promiscuous” redirects here. ... Information Family Kitty Forman (mother) Red Forman (father) Eric Forman (brother) Portrayed by Lisa Robin Kelly (Seasons 1-3, 5) Christina Moore (Season 6) Laurie Anne Forman (born July 11, 1958) is a fictional character on the FOX sitcom That 70s Show. ...

Birth date

Eric Forman's birthday was originally said to be March 8, 1959. One episode he said his birthday is in March, but this was while making other ridiculous and false remarks in "the circle." Another episode had his birthday exactly one month after graduation, which would make it July. The second episode of the series further corroborates this date, as it is set on Eric's birthday sometime after the first episode, which takes place on May 15, 1976. Therefore it can be reasonably inferred that his birthday is, in fact, in July. This is further hinted at in the third episode of season six, Magic Bus, where Eric's 18th birthday coincides with the night that Donna is supposed to go to college to start the Fall Semester - once more hinting at a late July/early August date for his birthday. Eric was almost 17 when the series began in 1998 (his 17th birthday was in the second episode of the series).

Personality

Though a nice guy at heart, Eric is also generally cowardly and weak, being mortally afraid of spiders and being unable to play sports, even quitting tee-ball as a child. Donna is far stronger than him (although there are indications that she is stronger than the rest of the guys in the group) and several jokes portray him as effeminate—Jackie once referred to him as a "really masculine girl," just like Donna. Eric compared himself to the Cowardly Lion in having "no courage," even as he compared Hyde to the Tinman (no heart) and Kelso to the Scarecrow (no brains). Families Suborder Mesothelae     Liphistiidae (primitive burrowing spiders) Suborder Mygalomorphae     Atypidae (atypical tarantula)     Antrodiaetidae (folding trapdoor spider)     Mecicobothriidae (dwarf tarantulas)     Hexathelidae (venomous funnel-web tarantula)     Dipluridae (funnel-web tarantula)     Cyrtaucheniidae (wafer trapdoor spider)     Ctenizidae (trapdoor spider)     Theraphosidae (tarantula) Suborder Araneomorphae     Hypochilidae (lampshade spider)     Filistatidae (crevice weaver)     Sicariidae (recluse spider)     Scytodidae (spitting... Tee Ball or T-Ball is a sport based on baseball and is intended as an introduction for young players to develop baseball skills and have fun. ... Cover of The Cowardly Lion of Oz (1929) by Ruth Plumly Thompson. ... Wikipedia does not yet have an article with this exact name. ... The Scarecrow is a character in the fictional Land of Oz created by American author L. Frank Baum and illustrator William Wallace Denslow. ...

Eric has never taken a zit free yearbook picture, and has at least one or more (more often than not, it's more) on his face in every year. He is frequently embarrassed by this and when Hyde mocks him for it he quickly tells him to "just shut up." From the episode in which this is shown, each year also gives Eric more and more nicknames based on his last name, his pimples, and other personality aspects. They include "Foreplay," "Foreskin," and "Zitty Stardust," In the episode "The Keg", Kelso calls Eric "Opie" (for the character Opie Taylor from The Andy Griffith Show), and in "The Velvet Rope", Eric is also called "Archie" by a nightclub doorman (for the doorman's apparent perception of Eric's resemblance to comic strip character Archie Andrews). Eric also frequentlly trips over himself. This could be due to the fact that he's a klutz or to the fact that he's growing. Either way it frequently becomes a problem for him. Looking for a wild party to hang into, Jackie invites everyone to party into her empty swimming pool. ... Ronny Howard, upper left, as Opie Taylor with friends Andy Griffith, Don Knotts and Jim Nabors. ... The Andy Griffith Show is an American television series that aired on CBS from October 3rd, 1960 to April 1st, 1968. ... The Velvet Rope is an episode from That 70s Show. ... This article or section is not written in the formal tone expected of an encyclopedia article. ...

Despite this, Eric can show a surprising amount of spine and even physical prowess when necessary. To name a few instances, Eric righteously scolded a pair of jock bullies when they broke his beer tap, manipulated his way into a nightclub, plays basketball regularly and, in a rare display of masculine pride, refused to be Donna's second choice when Casey Kelso dumped her (see below). He stood up to Red when he was troubled upon Kitty's apparent pregnancy and told him to be a man for her, stood up against both of his parents in his insistence on marrying Donna despite their repeated attempts to stop him, was dead serious when he threatened to kick Casey Kelso's ass if Casey hurt Donna, and even defended his father when he (Eric) broke the nose of another teen who made fun of Red losing his job at the auto parts plant. He also beat a Packer fan up after he insulted Eric for wearing a Chicago Bears jersey. This made Red proud enough to compliment that Eric has the "Forman Rage." While it made Red glad that his son could be tough, Eric commented that he learned the moves from Spider-Man, making Red dismayed once again at his son's geekiness. Casey Kelso is a fictional character who appeared on the long-running comedy series That 70s Show as the older brother of Michael Kelso. ... City Chicago, Illinois Other nicknames Da Bears, The Monsters of the Midway Team colors Navy Blue and Orange Head Coach Lovie Smith Owner Virginia Halas McCaskey Chairman Michael McCaskey General manager Jerry Angelo Fight song Bear Down, Chicago Bears Mascot Staley Da Bear League/Conference affiliations Independent (1919) National Football...

His skinny frame has been subject to many jokes by all his friends and even his own father: "Nobody wants to see an 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 deadpan most of the time. Deadpan is a form of comedic delivery in which humour is presented without exhibiting a change in emotion or facial expression. ...

His best friend is Steven Hyde, whom Red often treats better than him, and he is a fan of Bruce Lee as well as Star Wars (much to the annoyance of his friends and family, Luke Skywalker is his idol), G.I. Joe, Star Trek, and other sci-fi shows. He likes bands such as Led Zeppelin, KISS, Aerosmith, Pink Floyd, Lynyrd Skynyrd, and Styx. It is also hinted that he is a Spider-Man fan, due to his having Spider-Man bedsheets and a considerable amount of comic books, most of them bearing the Marvel Comics logo with Spidey on the covers, and when he fought a man at the Green Bay Packers game, he tells Red that he learned his moves from Spider-Man. Incedentally, Topher Grace starred in Spider-Man 3 in 2007. Steven Jason Hyde (born November 30, 1959) is a fictional character from FOX Networks That 70s Show, played by Danny Masterson. ... Bruce Lee (Traditional Chinese: ; Simplified Chinese: ; Pinyin: Lǐ Xiǎolóng; Cantonese Yale: Léih Síulùhng; November 27, 1940 – July 20, 1973) was an American-born martial artist, philosopher, instructor, and martial arts actor widely regarded as the most influential martial artist of the 20th century and a... This movie poster for Star Wars depicts many of the films important elements, such as Luke Skywalker, Princess Leia, Han Solo, X-Wing and Y-Wing fighters Star Wars, retitled Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope in 1981 (see note at Title,) is the original (and in chronological... Luke Ballard is a fictional character in the Star Wars universe, portrayed by Mark Hamill in the films Star Wars Episode IV: A New Hope, Star Wars Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back, and Star Wars Episode VI: Return of the Jedi. ... For the homing pigeon awarded the Dickin Medal in 1946, see G.I. Joe (pigeon). ... The current Star Trek franchise logo Star Trek is an American science fiction entertainment series and media franchise. ... For the bands 1969 self-titled debut album, see Led Zeppelin (album). ... Kiss is an American rock band formed in New York City in 1972 (see 1972 in music). ... This article is about the band Aerosmith. ... Pink Floyd are an English rock band that initially earned recognition for their psychedelic rock music, and, as they evolved, for their progressive rock music. ... Lynyrd Skynyrd (pronounced lĕh-nérd skin-nérd) (or IPA pronunciation: ) is an iconic U.S. Southern rock band. ... Styx (pronounced sticks) is an American rock band that was popular in the 1970s and 1980s, with such hits as Come Sail Away, Babe, Lady, Suite Madame Blue, Mr. ... Spider-Man swinging around his hometown, New York City. ... A comic book is a magazine or book containing the art form of comics. ... This article is about the comic book company. ... Packers redirects here. ... Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film written and directed by Sam Raimi, with a screenplay by Ivan Raimi and Alvin Sargent. ...

Red tends to put Eric down by calling him a dumbass or threatening to shove his foot up Eric's ass because Red thinks that Eric fails to fulfill the ideals of what a man should be. In many ways Eric is a younger version of his father, as both display a dry sense of humor and tend to be the sanest people in their circle of friends. Kitty, however, supports Eric against Red, and while Eric appreciates his mom's support, her overblown displays of affection often leave him feeling embarrassed. At times, Kitty's love for Eric borders on Hitchcockian. After Eric disobeys his parents' orders not to get married, Red finally considers Eric a man. Kitty, however, is devastated, and even turns on Red for allowing the marriage. Categories: | ...

Kitty is often insecure about being replaced by Donna as the woman in Eric's life. Their rivalry is played up in many episodes (often comically, but sometimes to the point of it being a problem). For example, in one episode Kitty went into a depression after learning that Eric and Donna had sex; Eric assured Kitty he would always need her because, "Dad's going to be riding my ass for the rest of my life!"

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 seven to contemplate his future and enjoy being lazy. Red vehemently opposed Eric trying to get another job during the second season, citing that it would interfere with his school work and make it harder for him to get into a good college far away, and Kitty supported Red by designating Eric's job as being her "precious baby boy." Eric eventually got fed up, getting a job at Price-Mart behind Red's back, just before Red took a job there.

Eric is usually very supportive of his friends, even though it is not always reciprocal. On several occasions, whenever the gang find themselves in a predicament as the result of a prank gone awry or some other unforeseen circumstance, the rest of the group take off and abandon Eric, leaving him to absorb the brunt of the trouble, after which the gang (particularly Hyde) hassle and tease Eric for getting into trouble (examples of this occur in "Stolen Car", "Eric Gets Suspended", "Eric's Hot Cousin" and "Rip This Joint"). This has much to do with Eric's trusting nature, which his less morally-inclined friends are quick to take advantage of and also take for granted, but Eric is also quick to stand up for himself and set things straight whenever he feels wronged by his friends' actions. Stolen Car is an episode from That 70s Show. ... List of That 70s Show episodes Eric Gets Suspended is an episode from That 70s Show. ... Erics Hot Cousin is episode 407 of the FOX sitcom That 70s Show. ...

Relationship with Donna

Eric's first love is Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon), the girl next door. Through thick and thin, their relationship has been one of the show's main storylines. They have been friends since they were very young. In the first season, their friendship evolves into a relationship. In early episodes, Hyde tries to steal Donna from Eric. This plotline was discarded until the "It's a Wonderful Life" episode, where it is revealed that Hyde was waiting for Donna after the Todd Rundgren concert the gang went to in the pilot. This episode suggests that, had Eric and Donna not kissed, Donna would have ended up with Hyde, and Eric would have ended up with Big Rhonda and as impossible as it sounds, even more miserable. Eric would have spent the rest of his childhood trying to win his father's approval, even kowtowing to him. And Eric, Donna, Jackie, Kelso and Hyde would have all ended up a lot worse (Fez seems more or less at ease with his situation). This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ... Its a Wonderful Life is the premiere episode of the fourth season of That 70s Show. ... Todd Harry Rundgren (born June 22, 1948 in Upper Darby, Pennsylvania, USA), is an American musician, singer, songwriter and record producer. ... Kowtowing Kowtow, from the Chinese term kòu tóu (Cantonese: kau tàuh) (叩頭), is the act of deep respect shown by kneeling and bowing so low as to touch the head to the ground. ...

Eric and Donna's relationship hits a major snag near the end of the third season, as Donna starts to put her job with the local radio station and her goals of being a writer and potential newswoman before Eric. The big turning point comes when the gang goes to a Chicago rock concert featuring Ted Nugent, for which Donna got tickets as an apology to Eric for blowing off so many of their recent dates. Donna is invited backstage after the concert. She wants to go, but Eric is upset that she would "ditch him". Donna ends up spending much longer backstage than Eric expected. She refuses to apologize, saying that Eric shouldn't be jealous that she got to have fun. They break up after Donna refused to accept Eric's "promise ring", sending Eric into a downward spiral. Red, who is usually very hard on Eric, was sympathetic because he has been in a similar situation. Eric and Donna competed for their friends loyalty, but soon put that aside and managed to be civil towards each other. Eric made several attempts to move on with his life by finding another girlfriend, but all proved unsuccessful. A radio station is an audio (sound) broadcasting service, traditionally broadcast through the air as radio waves (a form of electromagnetic radiation) from a transmitter to an antenna and a thus to a receiving device. ... Theodore Ted Nugent (born December 13, 1948) (a. ... This article does not cite any references or sources. ...

When Donna started dating Kelso's older brother Casey, Eric immediately objected, in light of the fact that Kelso's relationship with Jackie was in perpetual suffering. He also knew that Casey really wasn't the Prince Charming Donna thought he was, but merely a smarter version of Kelso - a smooth talking frat boy who just wanted to nail Donna and move on to the next girl. Eric tried to warn Donna, who thinks he is motivated by jealousy. He then threatened to hurt Casey if he hurt Donna, telling him "If you make her cry, I'm coming right back here to kick your ass!" Bob, Red, Kitty, and Eric try to get Donna to break up with Casey. This backfires when Casey instead decides to break up with Donna, lazily explaining that their relationship had gotten to be too much of a hassle and flatly admitting that he didn't really mean it when he said he loved her. Afterwards, Donna turned to Eric for comfort and support. Genuinely feeling sorry for her, Eric offered her all the sympathy he could, but when a tearful Donna said she wanted to be his girlfriend again, he refused, saying to her that he "can't be your second choice". Eric remained firm in his decision, despite pressure from Red and Kitty. Eric maintained "I'm not a rebound" as his defense for not taking Donna back, even though Red said he didn't have enough going for him to justify being too proud to take her back. Information Family John Kelso (father) Casey Kelso (brother) Betsy Kelso (daughter) Other brothers (at least 4, unnamed) Sister (unnamed) Portrayed by Ashton Kutcher Michael Giovani Kelso (born September 15, 1959) is a fictional character from Fox Networks That 70s Show, played by Ashton Kutcher. ... Casey Kelso is a fictional character who appeared on the long-running comedy series That 70s Show as the older brother of Michael Kelso. ...

Unable to handle Eric's (and Casey's) rejection, Donna ran away to California with Kelso, who was running away from Jackie, and crashed with her mother until she could sort out her feelings. Donna decided that she did love Eric and tried to call him, but couldn't get a hold of him because he was "busy". When Eric finally found out about her calls, he tried to call her back but couldn't work up the courage. Hyde resolved this by stealing some of Eric's money to buy him a plane ticket and then sending him on his way. Eric showed up in California and found Donna on the beach. A magical moment of silence between them was ruined when Kelso playfully tackled Donna. Once that had passed, Eric confessed to Donna that he still loved her. She embraced him, and they returned to Point Place.

In season 5 Eric proposed to Donna at the Point Place water tower. They were able to keep their engagement secret until the episode titled "The Crunge", during which Eric accidentally slipped the information to the gang. In the episode titled "When the Levee Breaks", Eric revealed his engagement to Donna during an argument with Red. Red tried to break their engagement by firing Eric from Price Mart and pressuring the couple to marry, but Laurie suggested to Eric and Donna that they just move out of Point Place. They had plans to move to Madison, Wisconsin, after graduating from high school, but during the episode "Celebration Day", Red had a heart attack, and Eric was persuaded to stay home in order to help his family. The mushroom-shaped concrete water tower of Roihuvuori in Helsinki, Finland was built in the 1970s. ... Nickname: Location of Madison in Dane County, Wisconsin Coordinates: , Municipality City Incorporated 1848 Government  - Mayor Dave Cieslewicz Area  - City 219. ... Official language(s) None Capital Madison Largest city Milwaukee Area  Ranked 23rd  - Total 65,498 sq mi (169,790 km²)  - Width 260 miles (420 km)  - Length 310 miles (500 km)  - % water 17  - Latitude 42° 30′ N to 47° 05′ N  - Longitude 86° 46′ W to 92° 53′ W Population  Ranked... Acute myocardial infarction (AMI or MI), more commonly known as a heart attack, is a disease state that occurs when the blood supply to a part of the heart is interrupted. ...

Towards the end of season six, as Eric and Donna's wedding date drew near, Eric didn't show up for the rehearsal dinner. This is because he had a dream where a future Donna left him, unhappy with her life. He believed that she was giving up the future she wanted to be with him. Although initially upset with Eric, Donna admits that she also had cold feet. They have a relaxed relationship for most of the seventh season. A rehearsal dinner is a pre-wedding ceremony in Western tradition, usually held after the wedding rehearsal and the night before the wedding ceremony. ...

In the season seven finale, Eric left Point Place to teach in Africa to earn money to help pay for his college education. (This was due to the fact that Topher Grace had not renewed his contract so he could work on Spider-Man 3.) Eric broke up off screen with Donna during the 8th season, and this action is considered by many fans to be a jump the shark sign. Eric returned for the series finale of That '70s Show, which aired on Thursday, May 18, 2006. In the final episode, it is revealed that they still feel affectionate towards each other. It is implied that they renew their relationship. A world map showing the continent of Africa Africa is the worlds second-largest and second most-populous continent, after Asia. ... Christopher John Grace (born July 12, 1978), better known as Topher Grace, is an American actor best known for playing the lead role of Eric Forman on That 70s Show during the shows first seven seasons and for appearing as the villain Eddie Brock, Jr. ... Spider-Man 3 is a 2007 American superhero film written and directed by Sam Raimi, with a screenplay by Ivan Raimi and Alvin Sargent. ... Jumping the shark is a slang term used by television critics since the 1990s. ... A series finale is the very last installment of a television series, usually a sitcom or drama. ... That 70s Show is an American television sitcom that centers on the lives of a group of teenagers living in Point Place, Wisconsin, a fictional suburb of either Kenosha or Green Bay[1] from May 17, 1976 to December 31, 1979. ... is the 138th day of the year (139th in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 2006 (MMVI) was a common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. ...