- "Men. Can't live with 'em... well, you can, but you have to be quiet about it. ”
- —Fenton to Donna[src]
Fenton is a recurring character in both That '70s Show and That '90s Show. He was a jewelry store employee where Eric goes to buy Donna's engagement ring and becomes the landlord for Fez and Kelso's (later Fez and Jackie's) apartment in seasons 7 and 8.
As of 1995, he owns a Dippin' Dots franchise store, the old Pinciotti house next to the Formans, three other homes, and a duplex. However, one year later in 1996, he fell on hard times and lost all of his properties, starting working at a local pawnshop.
Character[]
Fenton is flamboyant and slightly inappropriate. Even though it is never explicitly stated that he is gay, it can be assumed because of his stereotypical personality and appearance. In one episode, he implies that he is gay stating you technically can live with men but gotta be quiet about it; stating the fact that being openly gay in a small town during the '70s was not ideal.
Upon first meeting Eric, he reveals that he had worked at a lingerie store prior to working at the jewelry store.
Relationships[]
Fez[]
Fez and Fenton are enemies throughout the entire series. In "No Quarter", Fez explains that the start of the feud "involved a half-off sale, a crowded parking lot and a pair of pants that made my ass look like an oil painting". Jim Rash, on his Reddit AMA, confirmed this is a more loosely explanation.
When Fez moved into one of the apartments in his building, he gave Fez parking space 'Z'. At one point, he nearly evicted Fez but stopped after Jackie offered more fashion advice in exchange for Fez being allowed to stay, which he begrudgingly accepted. On occasion, they can be civil with each other but its only brief.
By the 90's, it is shown that this feud has persisted and the two are more verbal in their arguments while bragging about their achievements to the other.
Eric Forman[]
Eric bought Donna's engagement ring from Fenton. When they first meet, Fenton suggests that Eric buy Donna an engagement ring, they get into an argument. After calming down, Fenton politely asks Eric if he'd like to look around a little more. Eric says he would and apologizes to which Fenton accepts. In season 6, it appears that they seem to dislike each other because of the ring and Eric not being able to pay for it. When they get into a fight (similar to how Fez and Fenton fight) they both apologize to each other afterwards, which shows that they don't hate each other. He doesn't like Donna as much as he likes Jackie as seen in "Do You Think It's Alright?".
Jackie Burkhart[]
When they met in "Do You Think It's Alright?", he decided that he preferred her over Donna. Later when Fez and Jackie lived together in one of his buildings, it was her intervention with a fashion fix that kept them from being kicked out.
Appearances[]
That '70s Show[]
Season 5[]
Season 6[]
Season 7[]
Season 8[]
That '90s Show[]
Season 1[]
Season 2[]
Trivia[]
- Fenton is the fourth LGBT character to be introduced in the series. The others would be Randy, Kevin, Buddy Morgan, Jeff, Josh, Ozzie Takada, Etienne St. Bernard and Isaac.
- While it is not confirmed that he is homosexual, it is implied through his lines and demeanor.
- Originally credited as Clerk, Fenton's real name wasn't revealed until he confronted Fez in "No Quarter."
- When he agrees to allow Kelso and Fez to move in, it's because he believes that they are a couple with a baby.
- Fenton potentially has the last line of dialogue in That '90s Show ("I thought I smelled a good time."), if the series is not picked up by another network after Netflix's cancellation.
Quotes[]
"Go to hell!!!"
Fez: "It involved a half-off sale, a crowded parking lot, and a pair of pants to make my ass look like an oil painting."
Fenton: "If you mean, "old and cracked", then I agree!"
Fez: "I'll see you in hell!!"
Fenton: "Well, I'll be wearing your pants!!"