Tommy Chong Saw That '70s Show As A Teaching Experience For The Youth

As Tommy Chong explained to Movie Web, "That '70s Show" had a lot to offer those that were growing up as it aired. "All the cast became teachers; they were teaching people in America, and personally, I think that is a show that has that attitude of teaching," he said, explaining that the series' exploration of topics like puberty and friend groups made it a strong teaching tool for kids entering their teenage years. Chong even predicts that a "That 2000s Show" could come along down the road to keep this trend going as the "That '70s Show" sequel, the nostalgic "That '90s Show," has.

Speaking of "That '90s Show," Chong has noted that the Netflix series has its own educational side behind the scenes as well. During a chat with The Mary Sue, he highlighted the importance of the program's writers and what they can offer the younger on-screen talent who have limited experience on high-profile television projects. "It's the writers, it's the writers that are just like, when you go to school, it's the teachers. It's the teachers that, and whether or not the kids grab it or not, that's up to them. But it's the teachers that set the tone and the pace, and it gives you the product," Chong said.

"That '70s Show" and "That '90s Show" may be light-hearted sitcoms with fun characters and entertaining stories, but like any piece of media, there's more to them than meets the eye. If you ask Tommy Chong, there's something educational about them that makes them especially worthwhile watches for the youth.