Co-Creator of 'That '70s Show' Appearing at Fredonia Opera House on August 1st
7/12/2026 6:27:58 PM
By Greg Larson, News Director
A Dunkirk native who wrote and created a popular TV sitcom that ran for several years on Fox will soon make a visit to the Fredonia Opera House. Mark Brazill -- co-creator, writer and producer of "That '70s Show" -- will be there on Saturday, August 1st and will talk about Dunkirk's influence on the hit show. Opera House Executive Director Rick Davis says "That '70s Show" was based on and inspired by actual people, places and events in Brazill's life while growing up in Dunkirk...
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Davis adds that the evening will also include clips from the show, trivia, and appearances from some special guests...
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"That '70s Show" ran from 1998-2006 and was nominated for 16 Primetime Emmy Awards. Comedian Ritch Shydner will host and interview Brazill, and audience members will also have an opportunity to ask questions at the end of the evening. The show begins at 7:30 PM, and tickets are available at the Opera House website.