There are a few things that I value.  My cats, my car, my house, my rather large book collection (that I have not yet talked about), but in the scope of things one of the few things that I have that I value materially are my scripts and other collections from That 70s show.  When I lived in Pasadena, CA (if you have not been there, you must visit the area, its wonderful!) - I used to attend tapings weekly of That 70s show.  I was so into that show and honestly, I don't really know why, execpt I remember being home sick one day - arguing with my ex-fiancee and just sat down and watched it and started laughing.  Since then I was hooked.  I was so hooked that I began attending the tapings.  I loved going there.  Between the stresses of work, my Graduate degree program, issues at home being able to go to those tapings were my time - the time I was able to escape and enjoying doing something I wanted to do.  Every three Friday's (they were off the fouth consecutive Friday) I would take a couple hours off early from work, drive 25 min from Pasadena to Studio City and kick back with the other fans and wait to be let in.  It was a great experience.  I went predominately during the 6th season (the last decent season of the show as it turned out).  I would wait about 2 hours before they would seat us.  Then we had an hour or so wait before warm up guy (Ron Pearson) would start to do his act - which did not really change from one week to another.  Then they would bring out the cast and begin the tapings.

I was there when Ashton got punked.    I have seen how they filmed the Christmas episodes and such and various guest stars like Shannon Elizabeth, Seth Green, Allyson Hannigan (sp), Tim Reid and even sat almost next to Mark Hamill (now that was a treat). 

Each of those shows were great in the own way and on most of the tapings I was fortunate enough to obtain some souvineers.  Mostly scripts.   I got about 14 scripts (gave some away to Tasha, Dishka and my sister), I got a soundtrack, and a hat (there is a story about the hat).  I became a regular there.  The security guards recognized me, the production people recognized me and the stars did as well.  Everyone was very friendly and that made the show that much more exciting and enjoyable!  It was so much fun that when I missed a few episode tapings, one of the production guys came up to me - when they saw me return - and gave me the hat and asked what happened.  I told them that I was ill but that I was back and he told me if I ever had a problem in getting tickets to call CBS Studio ask for him and he would be able to get me in.   That was really really nice - though I never did have that problem.    That hat is stored away in my closet! LOL

Anyway, about half of my souvieers have been autographed by some or most of the cast.  However, the one I enjoy the most is the very first thing that I had autographed.  It was a copy of the Hollywood Reporter celebrating the 100th episode (the musical one).  I got that signed the first time I went to the taping.  Here is a pic of it.

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