Netflix's Hit Returning Sitcom Is A Great Reminder To Watch This 32-Year-Old Rom-Com
Summary
- That ’90s Show season 2 features a Lisa Loeb cameo, referencing the 1992 rom-com Singles.
- The show’s grunge-inspired fashion and references are influenced by the movie Singles.
- Watching Singles helps viewers understand That ’90s Show’s grunge movement references and fashion.
A major cameo in That 90s Show season 2 part 1 serves as a reminder to watch a classic rom-com from 1992. Serving as a sequel series to That ’70s Show, That ’90s Show has proven to be a success on Netflix, with much of its popularity likely being driven by its predecessor. It features Leia Forman, the daughter of That ’70s Show original Donna Pinciotti, as she visits her grandparents over the summer, Kitty and Red Forman, and meets a new group of teenagers.
The popular sitcom already features many new and old cast members and, considering how many stars there were on That ’70s Show, it isn’t surprising that some new (and old) cast and character cameos were made in That 90s Show season 2, part 1. Appropriate with the summer of 1995 setting, in season 2, episode 2, “Something to Talk About,” singer and actress Lisa Loeb makes an appearance as herself in a nostalgic episode.
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That 90s Show Season 2’s Lisa Loeb Cameo Is A Good Reminder To Watch 1992’s Singles
Lisa Loeb Cameos In That ’90s Show With A Song
Lisa Loeb appears as herself, and her entrance starts as Leia daydreams about wanting to earn Jay’s (Mace Coronel) forgiveness after she shares a kiss with Nate (Maxwell Acee Donovan). To keep it simple, Loeb’s cameo involves a rendition of one of her ’90s hits, and some life advice for Leia. Even with a new cast, every cameo in That 90s Show season 2 provides a time machine back to the music, fashion, and trends of a beloved decade. Lisa Loeb’s quintessentially ’90s appearance is reminiscent of the 1990s grunge era of romance, captured in 1992’s Singles through Matt Dillon playing Cliff Poncier.
Celebrity | Character | Occupation |
|---|---|---|
Lisa Loeb | Herself | Singer and actress |
Seth Green | Mitch Hedberg | Actor and filmmaker |
Carmen Electra | Herself | Actress and model |
Matt Rife | Travis | Comedian and actor |
Jason Mewes | Bunch | Comedian and actor |
Wayne Knight | Bruce | Actor |
Kadeem Hardison | Marcus | Actor |
Will Forte | Kiefer | Actor and comedian |
Kevin Smith | Sonny | Actor |
Singles is like Friends‘ older sibling and follows a group of 20-somethings living in Seattle trying to navigate life and love. The movie is praised for its fashion and accurate representation of the ’90s grunge style, heavily influenced by bands like Nirvana and Pearl Jam, and it’s a romance film to watch to get an accurate glimpse into grunge couples. That ’90s Show features outfits similar to those seen in Singles, influenced by Seattle’s ’90s grunge music scene and the movie’s characters, like grunge musician Cliff and his girlfriend, waitress Janet Livermore. (Bridget Fonda).
Singles Will Perfectly Help To Understand That ’90s Show’s Grunge Movement References
Singles Is Infused With 90s Style And Grunge Fashion
Romance may be the movie’s theme, but the cultural representation of grunge fashion in a mainstream production made Singles stand out among 90s rom-coms. Watching the movie helps viewers of That ’90s Show to understand the grunge references in season 2, like Jay’s shirt with the band Soul Asylum on. Even the Hot Topic-inspired outfits on That ’90s Show are influenced by trends and movies of the time, and they are similar to the outfits that Singles’ costume designer Jane Ruhm designed, so watching Singles enables viewers to appreciate the true grunge style which That ’90s Show emulated.
That 90s Show
That ’70s Show returns set two decades later with That ’90s Show, acting as a sequel but bringing back old cast favorites. Led by Red (Kurtwood Smith) and Kitty (Debra Jo Rupp) Forman, the new cast arrives as the next generation, with the daughter of Eric and Donna, Leia Forman, leading the charge. Spending the summer with her grandparents, Leia makes new friends and forges new bonds in Point Place, Wisconsin. That ’70s Show series regulars make cameos in the show to maintain that sense of familiarity, and the show adopts the conventions of the ’90s as expected. That ’90s Show first aired on Netflix with a total of ten episodes.
that 70s show
That ‘70s Show was one of Fox’s most popular sitcoms upon its release in 1998. Starring Topher Grace (Eric Forman), Laura Prepon (Donna Pinciotti), Mila Kunis (Jackie Burkhart), Danny Masterson (Steven Hyde), Wilmer Valderrama (Fez), and Ashton Kutcher (Michael Kelso), That ‘70s Show revolves around the teens’ mishaps as they grow up in Point Place Wisconsin in the 1970s.
Singles
Singles is a romantic comedy directed by Cameron Crowe, set in early 1990s Seattle. The film explores the lives and relationships of a group of twentysomething friends and neighbors. The ensemble cast includes Bridget Fonda, Campbell Scott, Kyra Sedgwick, and Matt Dillon. Singles captures the essence of Seattle’s grunge music scene, featuring cameos by local bands and a soundtrack that underscores the era’s cultural zeitgeist.
