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"That '70s Show" Eric's Buddy (TV Episode 1998) - Plot - IMDb

" Eric's Buddy " (Season 1, Episode 11) is a landmark episode of That '70s Show that originally aired on . It is notably remembered for featuring the first male-to-male kiss on American primetime television. Plot Summary The episode follows two main storylines: [S1E11] Eric's Buddy

Eric Forman (Topher Grace) is paired with a new chemistry lab partner, Buddy Morgan (played by guest star Joseph Gordon-Levitt ). Buddy is wealthy, popular, and drives a red Trans Am, which quickly wins Eric over. However, Eric's original friends feel neglected and jealous of this new friendship. While hanging out, Eric confides in Buddy about his relationship troubles with Donna; misinterpreting Eric's openness, Buddy kisses him, revealing he is gay. Eric is initially stunned but eventually decides to remain friends with Buddy, though the character never appears again in the series. "That '70s Show" Eric's Buddy (TV Episode 1998)

Red Forman (Kurtwood Smith) begins a new job as a salesman at Bargain Bob’s appliance store. He struggles initially because his technical, straightforward approach scares away customers. Kitty helps him develop a "customer-friendly" persona, which includes a forced, somewhat terrifying smile, eventually leading to his first successful sale. Buddy is wealthy, popular, and drives a red