David Trainer Movies

It should not require a Ph.D. to figure out that the Fox Network sitcom That '80s Show was cooked up by the same people responsible for Fox's popular "retro" laugh-spinner That '70s Show. Set in San Diego during the "Decade of Excess," the series followed the exploits of a group of twentysomethings, each of whom represented an easily recognizable stereotype of the era. Corey (Glenn Howerton), an aspiring musician, lived with his entrepreneurial dad R.T. (Geoffrey Pierson), the inventor of such mail-order wonders as the "Gut Whacker," and his sensible kid sister Katie (Tinsley Grimes). Corey worked at Permanent Records, an operation owned by Margaret (Margaret Smith), an earthy leftover from the hippie era; another of Margaret's employees was Tuesday (Chyler Leigh), the series' resident "punker," colorful hair and all. In his off-hours, Corey hung out at Club Berlin with his mercenary ex-girlfriend Sophia (Brittany Daniel) and his Reagan-worshipping best bud Roger (Eddie Shin). That '80s Show was first broadcast on January 23, 2002. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Eric (Topher Grace) takes Donna (Laura Prepon) out for their first formal Valentine's Day date at the posh Vineyard restaurant. The occasion is marred by the omnipresence of Hyde (Danny Masterson) and a misdelivered order of a very potent alcoholic beverage. Meanwhile, the Formans (Kurtwood Smith, Debra Jo Rupp) and the Pinciottis (Don Stark, Tanya Roberts) reach an impasse in their friendship. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Red (Kurtwood Smith) forbids Eric (Topher Grace) to drive after the boy scratches the family's precious Vista Cruiser. In order to transport his friends in the manner to which they are accustomed, Eric borrows a car from Kelso's (Ashton Kutcher) cousin -- a vehicle that may be of the "hot" variety. Ending up in jail, Eric uses his one phone call for highly personal reasons. And the evening isn't over yet by a long shot! ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

It must be 1977: everyone is going to see Star Wars, including our friends from That '70s Show. Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) is so fascinated by the film that he sees it again and again and again -- even turning down an opportunity for a "golden moment" with Jackie (Mila Kunis). In other disturbances in the Force, Donna (Laura Prepon) finds herself the romantic bone of contention between Eric (Topher Grace) and his old friend David (Scott Whyte) -- who happens to be the son of Red's (Kurtwood Smith) new boss -- and Laurie (Lisa Robin Kelly) is driven to a rash act out of sheer boredom. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

It is career day, meaning that all the kids must spend 24 hours working for their parents. Eric (Topher Grace) does hospital duty with his mother, Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp); Hyde (Danny Masterson) teams up with his mom, Edna (Katey Sagal) at the school cafeteria, with a little help from Fez (Wilmer Valderrama); and Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) tries to make sense of his father's office job. Things take a surprising turn when Eric's dad, Red (Kurtwood Smith), who has a notoriously low opinion of his son's friends, discovers to his delight that Jackie (Mila Kunis) is a mechanical whiz. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

When his mother runs off with a trucker -- not to mention all the money in the house -- Hyde (Danny Masterson) moves in with Eric (Topher Grace) and his family. While Eric welcomes Hyde's presence, his father (Kurtwood Smith) has other words for the situation -- and many of them are bleeped from the soundtrack! Elsewhere, Jackie (Mila Kunis) has a mishap while everyone goes skinny-dipping. Carlos Alazraqui, the voice of the Taco Bell Chihuahua, appears in a cameo. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Steve Hyde (Danny Masterson) falls in love with Chrissy (Jade Gordon), a tough chick who is "Hyde" in female form -- right down to the conspiracy theories. Things come to a head when Chrissy tries luring Hyde to New York. Elsehwere, Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Red (Kurtwood Smith) form an unlikely partnership; Eric (Topher Grace) aspires to get to "second base" with Donna (Laura Prepon); and Jackie (Mila Kunis) makes several fruitless efforts to bake a cake. With all this happening, no wonder poor Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) feels left out. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

This TV sitcom takes the viewer back to the world of leisure suits, smiley-face buttons, and Farrah Fawcett-Majors posters. In 1976 in Point Place, WI, 17-year-old Eric Forman (Topher Grace) tries to wiggle free of his neurotic parents, Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp), in order to connect with his funkedelic friends -- his cute neighbor Donna Pinciotti (Laura Prepon), his best buddy Michael Kelso (Ashton Kutcher), Kelso's girlfriend, Jackie Burkhart (Mila Kunis), paranoid Steve Hyde (Danny Masterson), and foreign-exchange student Fez (Wilmer Valderrama). Filmed in L.A., the series premiered August 23, 1998, on FOX. ~ Bhob Stewart, All Movie Guide

Eric (Topher Grace) feels that his manhood is threatened when Donna (Laura Prepon) beats him at basketball -- and practically everything. It is Jackie (Mila Kunis) who ends up giving Donna some womanly advice (mid-'70s style): don't be so darn good when your guy is around. Meanwhile, Eric's dad, Red (Kurtwood Smith), has gone on a home-repair binge. Unfortunately, nothing is broken -- at least not yet. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Eric (Topher Grace) is in hog heaven when he finds an abandoned beer keg while skipping school. Locating a deserted house, Eric plans a party for his buddies, with a cover charge of two dollars per person. All he needs now is a beer tap -- and a means of escaping his parents. Meanwhile, Eric's dad, Red (Kurtwood Smith), is marshaling troops to reclaim his wayward son. Former Brady Bunch co-star Eve Plumb makes a guest appearance. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Eric (Topher Grace) looks forward to a passionate evening with Donna (Laura Prepon) at the local drive-in movie (remember those?). Unfortunately, the hospitable Donna has invited Kelso (Ashton Kutcher) and Jackie (Mila Kunis) along for the night. And, in their only series appearance (thus far), Fez's host parents, the Erdmans (Kevin Farley, Shannon Holt), suspect that Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) is indulging in "devil music" (and never mind that he has disguised his Kiss album with a Pat Boone cover). Adding to the confusion, Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) takes a quiz in Cosmo which culminates in a wild evening at a salad bar(!) with hubby Red (Kurtwood Smith). ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide

Marion Ross makes her first series appearance as Bernice Forman, Red's mother and Eric's grandma. Dropping into the Forman household unexpectedly, the irksome Grandma Bernice succeeds in driving everyone crazy -- and making it doubly difficult for her daughter-in-law, Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp), to give up smoking. The upshot of all this is that Eric (Topher Grace) actually looks forward to cramming for a term paper, and Eric's pal Fez (Wilmer Valderrama) unexpectedly takes a shine to "dear" old grandma. Originally slated to air on October 4, 1998, this episode was moved to November 29 due to Fox's coverage of the baseball playoffs. ~ Hal Erickson, All Movie Guide