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Smart Guy Star's Salary Dispute Led to Cancellation?
9 Jun
Summary
- Tahj Mowry's salary negotiation halfway through season 3 impacted the show.
- Co-star Omar Gooding believes Mowry's demands disrupted production significantly.
- Mowry missed an episode due to money issues, leading to show cancellation.
The sitcom 'Smart Guy' may have been canceled due to salary negotiation tactics employed by its young lead, Tahj Mowry. According to co-star Omar Gooding, Mowry sought a raise halfway through the third season, a move Gooding believes was disruptive.
Gooding explained that such demands should be made before a season begins. He recalled that during a table read for season 3, Mowry was absent due to these contract issues, missing the episode "Get a Job."
Ultimately, 'Smart Guy' was canceled in 1999 after three seasons. Gooding noted that while Mowry deserved more pay as the lead, the timing of his demands created problems that may have contributed to the show's demise.
