That '70s Show (TV Series) Eric's Buddy (1998) User Reviews

Eric's Buddy (#1.11)

[ComedyFan2010 · 9/10 · 1 November 2017]

Eric becomes friends with the popular kid Buddy and the rest is a bit jealous. But then Buddy makes a move on Eric because he thinks that he is gay. Red has problem selling things to people but Kitty helps him to learn it.

Joseph Gordon-Levitt is pretty good in this episode as Buddy. I was actually not expecting him kissing Eric. So when he does it this moment is especially funny. I find it hilarious how Fez is the only one who knew that Buddy is gay. Funny how Kelso thought Buddy can't be gay because if he was he would be into Kelso.

Red dealing with dumbass customers was also great. As well as how Kitty managed to make him change his view.

1x11: Erics Buddy

[FriedToast02 · 9/10 · 31 January 2022]

One of the shows most controversial episodes especially for the time, but overall I think it holds up pretty well and the B plot is also pretty funny and has a nice ending. I think for a sitcom it's one of the better ones for handling the LGBTQ topic. The main plot has a lot of good moments like the best friend montage and all I can think of is Child's Play. I wish the cash register guy was a recurring character most of his lines made me laugh. The kiss scene is really well done, Topher Grace's facial expressions are hilarious. Their last scene together is pretty solid with the line exchange, "your so cute" Buddy. "I guess I am" Eric, great delivery by Topher Grace. The stuff with the gang is also really good with Fez being the only one who knew he was gay. "Fez if Buddy was gay he would be all over me" kelso. Erics "hypothetical situation" is also really well done by Topher. The B plot I really like cause it is tackling real life and trying to adapt new skills in this episode it's Red trying to become a good salesman and has a a lot of good parts like kitty and reds forplay. Red at the store trying to sell fridges and blenders and asking for bobs help. Also the ending I really like and is awesome to see red excited about something when he finally sold a product and tells Bob and then calls kitty and I think it's a really well done ending. Both plots are good and It would have been cool to see Buddy as a recurring character, to see his dynamic fit the cast. Joseph Gordon Levitt did a good job portraying Buddy and overall a memorable season 1 episode.

The negatives really is with Hyde still trying to get with Donna and wasn't a fan of the hand grabbing leg scene but the rubbing bit did make me grin. I'll just be happy when they drop the storyline.