That '70s Pilot -

: The pilot leaves us in the basement, where it all began, reminding the audience that for these kids, having "nothing to do" together is enough.

: Discuss Red’s blue-collar skepticism and mistrust of the government vs. the kids' desire to escape the suburban "wasteland". That '70s Pilot

: Introduce the core group—awkward Eric, cynical Hyde, dim-witted Kelso, foreign exchange student Fez, and the girl-next-door Donna. : The pilot leaves us in the basement,

: The Forman basement is established as a sanctuary where the kids can be themselves away from the judgmental eyes of the adults. IV. The Vista Cruiser: A Metaphor for Freedom where it all began