„Who Told You That?” That '70s Show Actor Clarified Whether Chuck Norris Was Actually Going to Play Red

As a gamer who’s spent countless hours binge-watching sitcoms from the 70s to the 90s and beyond, I can confidently say that the rumor of Chuck Norris as Red Forman is nothing more than a wild, pixelated fantasy. Kurtwood Smith’s portrayal of this iconic character has been etched in our collective consciousness, and no amount of martial arts expertise could ever replace his charm and wit.


The TV show “That ’70s Show”, which was originally aired over two and a half decades ago, remains relevant and cherished by its audience as demonstrated by the upcoming sequel titled “That ’90s Show“. The first season of this revival premiered on Netflix in 2023.

It’s challenging to envision this TV series with a different group of actors, particularly someone other than Kurtwood Smith portraying the indelible character, Red. However, there are whispers on the internet that Reginald Forman might be played by Chuck Norris instead. Apparently, it’s been suggested that the legendary Texas Ranger was initially offered the role in That ’70s Show before it ended up with Smith.

However, did Smith provide an accurate account? He himself addressed the issue and made it clear about Red’s actual involvement.

Indeed, it’s completely false. There seemed to be quite a buzz about it, but it turned out to be just a baseless rumor. At one point, I even inquired the producers about it, and they simply replied, “No, who mentioned that to you?”. Essentially, it appears to have been fabricated.

As a die-hard fan here, let me clarify something exciting! Contrary to what some might think, Norris wasn’t always intended to be the Red Ranger. This intriguing fact was confirmed by none other than Debra Jo Rupp herself, who passionately asserted, “Absolutely not! No way that would have happened. Definitely not.”

Initially, Norris wasn’t expected or seen in the given role, but instead, we were graced with Smith who delivered an outstanding performance. Now, viewers will have the opportunity to witness this remarkable portrayal in That ’90s Show, as his character is prominently featured there as well.

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2024-08-30 20:31