Omar Gooding on "Smart Guy" Ending After Lead Actor Wanted Pay Increase (Part 7)

[@ponchlocz6609]

Kids that grew up in mid to late 90s.. those were some great times to be a kid smart guy..boy meets world..cousin skeeter..rocket power. Hey Arnold..ed edd n eddy...Johnny bravo...reccess. slime time live...legends of the hidden temples and the list goes on....yall remember gulla gulla Island and dragon tales lol and let's bring back supper soakers

[@spiderpimp33]

You are 100% correct!

[@bmillersince92]

Sheesh talk that talk!! I would even throw in neds declassified in there

[@eddie1808n]

💯

[@bigpoppa3999]

Old cartoon network was goated. God i miss Courage the cowardly dog and Billy and Mandy.

[@ryanr20091]

hell yeah Nickelodeon was great had all the best cartoons live shows catered to young kids and teens in its heyday nothing compares and even Disney was doing its thing . It was nickelodeon and when we grew up got a little bit older B.E.T before all the changes with viacom and other bs .By the time we were grown though the quality went down and its not just because we got older lol. You had to be there and notice the huge decline over years in tv programming as a whole.

[@leokizzo3515]

T.J 100% deserved a pay increase. One of the best child acting roles of all time. Marcus and Moe definitely could’ve got a spin off show tho

[@619erdog4]

Yea but he ended the show you gotta put in work first. Should of gave it a little more time.

[@hustlefirstdeeboy]

And call it Marcus and Moe that a be sweet 😂

[@ivanivez7456]

Yeah but he cost the show another season. The show ran from 97 till 99. If it wasn’t for TJ’s selfishness the show could’ve gone on till at least 2002

[@cliffordowens2939]

But I feel like Marcus and moe was bigger stars on the show they made it

[@MPPharaoh]

Marcus and Mo should’ve had a spin-off. That’s damn right bro

[@kingclayton5400]

"Your brother is SmARTTT." Love that show.

[@JareeWright]

🤣🤣🤣🤣 damn I can't unhear that now.

[@Wowitzkay]

He’s a smart guuuyyyy

[@jgeorge2693]

@Bitch you don’t gotta like me do do do do do do

[@davidmckesey7119]

I heard that in the voice lol

[@notinservice7112]

@@Wowitzkay doo doo, doo doodah doo

[@trvspvrk]

Smart Guy is definitely one of the best shows to be cancelled way too early. It was a phenomenal show

[@nadecha5326]

Like the Wayan Bros

[@VernonMaxwellsfriend]

It wouldnt have been the same after Tajh got older.

[@ivanivez7456]

If it wasn’t for TJ’s selfishness the show could’ve gone on for way more seasons

[@Stiq_912]

I felt that way about my Brother and Me

[@Awillii]

It truly was. I still watch on Disney+

[@Dolph_Loco]

The episode when TJ lost his intelligence , at the end when Marcus blanked during presentation and they started showing what everyone was thinking , when they showed Mo beatboxing I LOST IT 😂😂😂😂

[@meatymatmart]

I had that episode recorded on a VHS 🤣 watched that scene a million times

[@minerva614]

Genius 🤣🤣🤣

[@squritle_swag5128]

To this day it kills me lol

[@THE.T.R.U.T.H]

I literally watched that episode last night and was dead haha he was vibin

[@PeteMcCorvey]

I watched that episode yesterday. Lmao!

[@brycependleton-armour6152]

Tahj deserved a pay increase. He was killing it at a very young age

[@RaquelCGary]

I would've watched a Marcus and Mo spin off, showing them going off to college or something. I don't blame TJ, it was his show, but I don't know, Jason Weaver could've argued for more money as well. This guy was coming off of playing simba's singing voice in the biggest animated film of all time in my opinion and playing young michael jackson in one of the greatest biopics ever! Omar was coming off the heels of Hanging with Mr. Cooper and hosting one of the greatest kid tv game shows, this was really an All Star cast who all deserved a raise.

[@ivanivez7456]

I agree. Omar himself has said in another interview that when the cast met each other Jason had the bigger name at the time. So yeah TJ is selfish. The show ran from 97 to 99. Hadn’t it been for TJ’s selfishness the show could’ve gone on at least till 2002

[@sharonjo7630]

@@ivanivez7456 TJ was young. More than likely, it was an adult who felt TJ shouldn't be getting the same as everyone else.

[@lusciousmayweather8385]

@@ivanivez7456 I Don't think He was Selfish,He's Just a Kid. You got to remember his Mom was his Manager & She Already Been through These Things With his Older Twin Sisters Tia & Tamara & Their Careers. She Knows The Business & He was Deserving of More Money being the Title Character.....But i would've Still Watched it Without Him because The Major laughs came from Moe & Marcus. The Creators of the Show Could've Changed it up With Them instead of canceling The Show. Maybe With Them in College or Working a Job together. i Bet You The Same Amount of People Woulda Still kept Watching The Show.

[@saylessdee8800]

They definitely could of been just like Kenan and Kel on their own show

[@TheBlackKakashi]

Jason getting them royalty checks from Lion King, so he's set for life. That could be a reason why he didn't ask for a raise.

[@dasupastar4lyfe]

A show based on Marcus and Moe would’ve done great as their chemistry, along with the father (who was really underrated) was what really held the show together.

[@kendallrivers1119]

Marcus and Moe and Romeo and Bullet were the most dynamic sitcom duos of the 90s. After Kenan and Kel of course.

[@frank_g4769]

Right like they could have easily wrote tj off ass going to college in another country or something

[@cbcbrown88]

Just literally rewatched Smart Guy a couple weeks ago. Huge part of alot of our childhoods.

[@lance.da.legend9837]

Right I'm 34 now...that and Keenan and kel had me rolling..and hanging with Mr cooper

[@Awillii]

Lol I still watch it on Disney+

[@chozahfearless7524]

@@lance.da.legend9837 who remembers the episode of hanging with Mr.Cooper and he promised boys to men at the school and him and his students tried to perform on stage and got booed he was like "what's wrong yall wanted boys 2 men yall got boys and a man" I was dead.

[@lance.da.legend9837]

@@chozahfearless7524 hahahahahaha...yo they got it on HBO max now

[@tiffannibooze9400]

I'm so glad I was a 90s kid. Smary Guy was definitely one of my shows growing up.

[@andremotivation6561]

That late 90s/early 00s disney line up was fire, Flash Forward, So Weird, Famous Jett Jackson, Even Stevens Smart Guy etc..

[@frozone2589]

How was the 90’s like?

[@deecurt]

Missed Smary Guy

[@bsosmoove]

Smart Guy aged well too. Im rewatching it now and it still holds up

[@officialgtech]

Smart Guy was ahead of its time. It touched on so many political issues and still made it funny and a enjoyable show. Really underrated

[@kendallrivers1119]

Wouldn't say they did so many political issues. They did 3 big ones like casual racism, Child pornography and teenage sex. But yes it was a very funny and enjoyable show. Classic 90s.

[@romanumeralz]

Hacking, profiling, adultery…there were plenty.

[@LALakers4life34]

Worst show ever.

[@LifeIsNotorious]

@@LALakers4life34Love & Hiphop is probably one of the best to you so

[@KJKJ-ck5fl]

This guy is so well spoken… I could listen for hours

[@Raiders-wm5kb]

Wild n crazy kids he was the voice

[@FlymoufDiction]

This guy is a GREAT actor because the Sweet Pea role he played in Baby Boy is WAAAAY different from how he really is. Bravo

[@chrismitch8452]

That's what you think.

[@tonymark4536]

That movie was trash and he sucked on that role

[@dpruitt1458]

I thinks he’s both a gangster and also has an elite level white voice

[@FlymoufDiction]

@@tonymark4536 OBVIOUS TROLL you are

[@AS-eq2qm]

They could have choose a different actor for that role

[@nsls8223]

😂😂😂 "damn he ain't showing up, that's a shame ok so where's my script? “ 🤣

[@jays8396]

That was his character in Smart Guy🤣

[@nsls8223]

@@jays8396 lol i haven't seen smart guy in 20 years. I forgot how he acts on there. I need to re-watch it.

[@carolynswan1171]

😂😂😂

[@josephrandolph325]

RIP Hangin with Mr Cooper! One of my favorite shows growing up. I’ll never forget when Mark suited up for the Warriors. Dropped 4 points in preseason game.

[@portraitofalady1598]

Loved that show!!

[@thekoolbreezeeffect]

Another great show...damn man

[@devaughnmorris7315]

Then got cut 😂

[@anthonywilliams9415]

Didn't Barkley dunk on him and told him, "Welcome to the NBA"??😂😂

[@NewYorksMostWanted]

Everytime I see his smile I think of "I ain't gon' hit him.." Lmao

[@mtdubdachamp6917]

On god 🤣🤣🤣

[@anthonymiller9379]

🤣🤣

[@cedricgant8535]

Baby Boy is a certified good classic 😭😭💀💀

[@dominicbrogsdale3348]

@@cedricgant8535 love them hood classics lol

[@Malitubee]

😂😂😂😂

[@OurKindofEntertainment]

Heck when your older twin sisters are starring in their own hit show "Sister Sister", I'm sure Tia & Tamara weren't getting the same pay as Ray and Lisa HAHA that was really messed up how they did the Smart Guy cast...

[@CodeRed1991]

Elijah Muhammad said we need our own everything. Smart Guy was a great show.

[@bigstone1293]

Actually Tim Reid was paid the most. That's how he afforded his own film studio in VA.

[@nlee4566]

@@CodeRed1991 Hell yea! Show was one of a kind.

[@PancakeDiaries]

@@bigstone1293 thank u... He was the marquee star. On Smart Guy, Jason Weaver was the most notable NAME on the show. Taj was the lead, but respectfully, they were all getting paid what Weaver was comfy at, and that was handsome enough

[@acidmack1041]

Technically it's not dirty how they did the cast...they gave the cast the same pay as the lead 😂😂

[@JFairclothTV]

It actually worked out for Tahj because around that time that the show ended was when he started to build up his resume….I remember a couple of those DCOMs (Disney Channel Original Movies) he was in and he was on Kim Possible for about a good 5-6 years so he still got to the bag regardless

[@relaxinginpeace1310]

Hounded with Omar Gooding's older brother and Seventeen Again with Tia and Tamera

[@joshuamcdowell9745]

Tahj played Michelle's friend Teddy on Full House. And he was on Who's the Boss and Patti LaBelle's short-lived sitcom Out All Night

[@tviq]

@@relaxinginpeace1310 Cuba gooding Jr wasnt in "hounded" lol it was Craig Kirkwood . and Tia and Tamera are his older sisters

[@cryptorich6383]

Remembering growing up on TGIF boy meets world, hanging with mr cooper, family matters, step by step great times to be a kid.

[@LIBryda]

TJ deserved it just off the fact he was a little kid using words most college professors can't use in a sentence just for a sitcom role. The whole cast was great and deserved an increase though. Smart Guy and My Wife and Kids were 2 of the last great black sitcoms I can think of, that didn't revolve around being black.

[@harveymcelroy9332]

Smart Guy was a underrated show and cast!

[@midwestmello8240]

You wild cuz Bernie Mac was hittin but I agree.

[@Keilalachelle84]

Facts

[@sharonjo7630]

I'm still upset about My Wife and Kids. The first two seasons were great. The third season was decent. After the third season, I felt the writing just went to crap. It's like someone behind the scenes stopped caring.

[@sharonjo7630]

@@midwestmello8240 Bernie Mac wasn't really a sitcom. It was comedy, but not in sitcom format. Same with Everybody Hates Chris.

[@laquantayviondre]

that was crazy watching him go from Mo to playing Playing Pea in Baby Boy

[@Back_Shots_Whisperer]

That’s why I could never take his sweet pea character serious lol

[@5u54]

Pure talent

[@theenlightenedone2680]

@@5u54 Agree. Dude is talented.

[@_MoneyMike_]

Hellava actor

[@MrCargill89]

Range ✅

[@Hawkaflocka91]

Can’t even be mad at Tahj it is what it is, plus his family was probably in his ear. Smart guy had a chance to be one of the legendary shows like Martin and fresh prince.

[@dawapfactor5882]

They should of paid him more

[@terell2k12]

@@dawapfactor5882 don’t know about all of that

[@kennethjacobs3716]

Yea, his sisters probably put him on game about what he should be making. People have to remember that this was still in the era of "shut up and act". Not like how it is today!

[@princesurvivor7093]

Y’all act like tj was 18 n cashin the checks🤦🏽‍♂️ obviously the parent(s) are who wantin more n cuz of greed the show got canceled. It was a new show, so I don’t see how after 1 season u gone expect a raise. After Season 2 maybe or after 1 if the ratings were #1

[@kiokster]

@@princesurvivor7093 did you listen to the whole clip? This all went down in season 3

[@z040880]

Went to college with T.J for a year at a small school in GA. He played running back on our football team before he transferred and moved back to Cali. I remember seeing both Tia and Tamera at a game which was super dope.

[@four4four636]

Name of school

[@unofficially_kendra7487]

@@four4four636 savannah state it's a hbcu

[@myragreen-haines7819]

Let’s not forget that Tia and Tamera has other brother and that’s was him that played football at colloquial

[@myragreen-haines7819]

Sorry I meant college

[@BatmanPops]

2:49 Omar was sounding like his big brother when he be all excited in movies 😁 LOL

[@char_d.0908]

I loved Smart guy!! Shows like that bring back nostalgic memories ☺

[@Awillii]

Lol I still watch on Disney+

[@char_d.0908]

@@Awillii I didn't know it was on Disney. I must start watching

[@mizhit]

Omar & Cuba 🤙🏽 Great Actors, Great Peoples, Well spoken & Humble 👍🏽 Much Love, Respect & continued success to them both 🤙🏽

[@bmillersince92]

Can’t blame Tj, smart guy is a great show to this day very fun still. I thought they all had great chemistry together they were very believable in there roles, they will get rid of black shows so fast

[@ivanivez7456]

Yeah but TJ cost the show to continue. The show ran from 97 to 99. If it wasn’t for TJ’s selfishness the show could’ve gone on till 2002

[@Rondeezy79]

Always want a nigga to work for free. Fast forward to the "Chapelle Show", we could have got more of that but fucked Dave over. So hats off to the smart guy.

[@Celia-gq4yq]

I always wondered why "Smart Guy" only had 3 seasons , now I know 👍🏾👍🏾

[@fishgrz125]

It was Taj Mowry’s parents that was pushing for more money. It’s always the parents influence.

[@sharonjo7630]

That's what I figured. Comments on here calling him selfish. He was too young at the time to have such a mindset. That was clearly a petty adult behind that.

[@portraitofalady1598]

Correct!!! Greedy Hollywood parents behind the scenes. Same thing happened to Jaime Foxworth (Judy) on Family Matters. Her mama was demanding more money and they got her up outta there. A shame!

[@Geeandrezzi]

Can you blame them? They got twin daughters gettin the same treatment on another show, they wasn’t trying to make the same mistake with their other son

[@kionnapink6666]

@@portraitofalady1598 thts not greedy if he is the star of the show he shouldn't have been makin the same ..and family matters had more known actors and a bigger cast ...the grandma on family matters acted since she was 5 years old I believe vaudeville days ...then u have jo Marie and reggie who were well known ...

[@keepsit100atalltime9]

@@portraitofalady1598 People barely knew she existed on the show. No reason for her to have a pay increase. Taj, totally different. He most certainly should've had a pay increase.

[@DBIGDEENO]

Never knew why Smart Guy ended so soon, it really had the potential of being a “Boy Meets World” with the longevity, def a spin off with Marcus and Moe in college etc… don’t blame him, the show had the views so give the lead actor his money

[@physicsfiregaming7037]

Eating dinner to a new smart guy was literally one of the best things ever

[@Adrenaline4P]

Smart Guy is a HIT !!!!!

[@V4Now]

Omar deserved a raise too, Mo was awesome!

[@TheYungSesShow]

Marcus and Mo were my favorite characters on the show i feel like they should've got a spin-off series

[@YoungEsco-qn1qg]

Smart Guy was a hit! a very underrated show

[@beeftkd]

“You mean it was just a gazebo?” That line has been seared into my brain for so many years.

[@JQUE94]

Smart Guy and The Famous Jet Jackson was the shit!!! Those two and the original Proud Family were forsure top 10 Disney Shows.

[@TraxxJamez2088]

Love how diplomatic he is

[@meatymatmart]

He talked about this same topic on Comedy Hype and it's nice to see he has no beef. In that other interview, he even said he understands Tahj wanting more because the show's called "Smart Guy" and not "The Hendersons".

[@Minetic]

This show was spectacular! Still is but I really wished it would’ve gotten several more seasons

[@KODmasta07]

Very underrated actor

[@MyGamester]

dude hearing this guys voice is another level of nostalgia

[@jmood88]

Smart Guy was one of my favorite shows as a kid, and it’s probably even funnier to watch now

[@S0LlDF0X]

Im so use to Omar Gooding talking in a hood voice, this how you know hes a good actor.

[@MikeyBharj]

In my universe, Marcus and Mo was the best show! ❤

[@Dres_Anatomy]

Always thought this guy was Phenomenal as Ervin on Hangin with Mr Cooper. I remember the episode Bumper Robinson played the gangsta & Ervin dated his sister: Bumper: "3 o'clock u gone get the beat down of yo life" Ervin: *confused face* "Man I thought u said we was cool??!" Lol 🤣 Even serious episodes he balanced with comedy. Range, talented brotha

[@nlee4566]

Man! That was a good episode. Karen Ashley played his gf. Iesha from Power Rangers.

[@Dres_Anatomy]

Yes, her! real pretty too

[@excaliber8713]

He was cool until he stupidly had that Gang colored handkerchief

[@darrencollinsjr.7584]

Omar is a really good actor. This interview is the 1st time I’ve really understood how he and Cuba Gooding Jr. could be brothers. I never thought they were anything alike until seeing this. 😂

[@SageofSorrow]

0:44 I thought Moe’s character arc was a bit strange in the beginning. I always caught Smart Guy from the middle of the series. Then I remember finally catching the pilot episode when it started showing on the Disney channel and was confused why Moe was so different and being so antagonistic towards TJ lol. This explains it

[@BlaheedSimmons]

that’s a lot of kid/family sitcoms. the bully always end up being a friend lol. my theory is cause the bullies usually be the most funniest ones in the show, on some background, one liner shit at first but then the next season give them more screen time and lines because they found out they were a fan favourite. not even jus live action shows, look at cartoons too and notice how some the bullies jus end up around the main cast lol . all sitcoms and most cartoons got a episode focused on the bully too. character development

[@jerrygarcia2814]

A show about Marcus and Mo would’ve been money!!!!! $$$$

[@Brotha_J619]

Moe was hilarious ❤️💪🏽🙌🏽

[@joshuawaltz9484]

Omar was so good on Smart Guy and Hanging with Mr. Cooper. He is so funny. Both of the Gooding brothers are talented.

[@timmyggztv]

Omar one of the greatest actor of all time this guy a legend for real

[@darrylnelson05]

WTF?

[@kiam6218]

🤔

[@EazyRocko]

How sway

[@PavethaWay]

Tounge aids got you tweakin

[@MrMessyb]

“That was a little weird..did you notice the pause?” 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@deshaunx776]

Tahj deserved more money. Omar basically just said “We got paid as much as the lead, so we were cool.” Of course y’all were ok with it! 😂 Plus, Tahj was a minor. Any decision that was made about him showing up was on his parents.

[@kingejiro]

We need a Smart Guy reunion!!!!! Would love to get some more wisdom from Floyd Henderson

[@lgood87085]

Yo brotha is Smart!!

[@donc7984]

You dont know how excited i was when i saw smart guy was on disney plus when it first came out acouple years ago. i was looking for the show forever and could never get it anywhere and havent seen it since i was a kid on the family channel.

[@ktizzletv4186]

Honestly tahj definitely deserved a pay increase and so did everybody else Omar and Jason for sure throw in essence and tha dad all definitely deserve and increase u could’ve made tha show so much greater with more seasons

[@slimmack4204]

Damn you know he and Cuba Jr. are brothers. The same high pitched voice and mannerisms. Both talented dudes.

[@Blacksun205]

Man smart guy was such a dope show

[@AjSteele21]

Never would’ve assumed he spoke so well and eloquently. He’s an amazing actor.

[@joe7wd28]

That’s crazy because I never heard this story before and now it makes sense that I didn’t see that lead character on anything else for a long time. I think the next time I saw him was on The Game which was years later.

[@trvspvrk]

and on the show Baby Daddy on Freeform channel

[@sharonjo7630]

I just figured that after the show, he wanted to focus on being a regular kid. Tia and Tamera were his sisters. They could've easily hooked him up if he still wanted to act in Hollywood.

[@freddycalipari4242]

It’s tough for child actors to transition to adults. He didn’t age well at all

[@sharonjo7630]

@@freddycalipari4242 he's been back to acting for some years now.

[@freddycalipari4242]

@@sharonjo7630 he doesn’t have the notoriety he had 20 years ago

[@CrysSpen]

“Did you notice the pause?!” 🤣😂🤣😂

[@MrMessyb]

Had me cracking up 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@The_M_Files]

Omar is pretty damn funny. I hope he's tries his hand at stand up. He's got the timing down and he's animated.

[@tiffanyhollywood2108]

Omar was my absolute favorite on Smart Guy!!!! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 Watched it with my daughter. I LOVED Omar! He was HILARIOUS!!!!!!!!! I truly don't know if I would have watched Smart Guy had it not been for looking forward to seeing Omar.

[@kylemcgill2966]

*One of the catchiest theme songs of all time.*

[@A_RON_3]

I miss this show, every day after school I’d watch it at 7:45pm on the family channel

[@leelohaskin7941]

Now if anyone from Friends or Seinfeld wanted an increase you think they wouldn't get it?, they always find ways to tell us that "we get too big for our britches " 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@meatymatmart]

@@itsharryhagen Also, if I remember correctly the other three (minus Seinfeld) wouldn't do the interviews for the DVD box set until they got some more money. Jerry is buying crazy cars and all that with his residual checks lol

[@NoPauseTv1]

And it was a great show.. I still go n re-watch old episodes every now and again

[@renzobyd]

Bruh I can’t unsee pet or pea off baby boy lol 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@jamesruiz2487]

This show was classic material

[@TheHotspotNet313]

Ah so the production got mad that he was actually…. Smaaaaart 🤣

[@AJ-dk4ly]

omar is so rational and wise i loved listening to him talking

[@tommydub7785]

I grew up on this show. Had a crush on T.J’s older sister and I was only 5 😂

[@triplebeans4159]

Essence Atkins we all did.she's 50 now but still looking as good.

[@leokizzo3515]

Her and her lazy eyes was sexy lol

[@triplebeans4159]

@doogie Five-Four yep one of the many great shows at that point in time.

[@DMVvsEverybody]

@@triplebeans4159 facts! I ain’t gonna say I have a foot fetish, but she had some nice feet too!🤣🤣🤣

[@sjappiyah4071]

Smart guy was goated FR 💯

[@leseanwalston7916]

Im glad no one in the comments saying anything bad about Tj lmao because that definitely was some bullsht if he literally got the MOST lines/does the most work, and getting paid Same as everyone else.. not even to mention he the Star of show lol🤦🏿‍♂️

[@GroundersSourceOfficial]

As a white older borderline Millennial, I love Smart Guy. It covered topics that teach and not just sitcom filler. The cast deserved larger pay checks and treatment. I always believe that people regardless of color, creed, disability, ethnicity, age, and whatever else makes us unique, should be treated equally and fairly. It's 2022, and it hadn't improved much in the Industry. It's about time that we do.

[@St8yaname]

It might be time for the Goodings to get their flowers, they’ve been around for quite awhile. Lol.

[@charliemay73521]

Classic show still watch it!!!

[@andremotivation6561]

They coulda did a spin show called Marcus and Moe and it woulda been a hit

[@kedrinmyers4963]

"Unstable creatures " thats my knew word for yall 🤣

[@MrMessyb]

I still use that to THIS DAY!! “Y’all some unstable creatures”!!

[@KatoOnTheTrack1]

He definitely has a TV voice. He should be hosting something lol

[@nikkigiovanni5723]

Does anyone remember Omar Gooding on Wild n Crazy Kids 😂😂😂😂😂

[@harambeuzamaki2985]

I always felt he was a better actor than his brother. I even think he would have played OJ WAAAY better. What you’re not willing to do behind the scenes in HOLLYWOOD determines how successful you’ll become.

[@bOmBAsTiK]

I was just about to post this, but truth is I'd say he's "just as good" as Cuba. They're both great actors I think people just don't like Cuba's image but I could definitely see Omar winning an Oscar if he made that a priority

[@kennethjacobs3716]

I was watching Smart Guy recently and was wondering why TJ wasn't in this one episode. Makes sense now.

[@dpruitt1458]

Smart guy was actually a pretty good show

[@Awillii]

It truly was

[@PeteMcCorvey]

Oh....that explains why T.J. wasn't in the "Get A Job" episode...

[@dwaynejohnson442]

🎶 Another slice of life is master T.J. Henderson Super intelligent, a fine young gentleman A ten year old whiz kid bussin high school A pugnacious little shorty with a thousand IQ He's got a way with the ladies, and he's keepin it real Your favorite little study buddy, he knows the deal That he’s still just a kid, on the ball, very clever You could say that he's bright, brainy, gifted, whatever (Mo's Voice)Yo brother is smaaart! 🎶

[@portraitofalady1598]

Shows had some good theme songs back in the day.

[@robindevily9182]

KZbin know just how to drag me in right as I’m about to close it This is one of my favorite shows ever

[@fkmphotographer]

Omar Gooding is very underrated, he deserves wayyyy more credit then he gets. 💯

[@MaskOfCinder]

Agreed.

[@agentcodybanx8909]

He sounds nothing like his Baby Boy character. Thats a great actor

[@awaxx59st10]

Loved that show to growing up. Smart guy. Salute Omar Gooding jr

[@franciscoguzman2742]

Moe hella underrated

[@tyronegraves1638]

So glad to be a 90’s baby. We had it all. Family Matters, Fresh Prince, Smart Guy, Martin, All That, Cousin Skeeter, Etc…

[@bellzo5]

Smart guy was the shit nd essence Atkins was so fine

[@niqulusviii987]

Tahj pulled the Alexander Oneal lol "TJ Henderson need da paypuh!!"

[@qceaz11]

They can blame the youngin all they want to but he was right for leaving if I'm the star of the show I need to get paid like it

[@mkhanman12345]

They all made the show.

[@adriangilbert5364]

I appreciate how Omar stayed objective about the situation. That really speaks to one's maturity as a person and people don't often realize that. That said, Tahj was badly advised. He didn't have any of the leverage that you need to make demands. Fair is fair but business is business. They could have cancelled the show and put an end to his career right then and there and that would have been that. Besides, regular actors on TV shows usually make good money between per episode pay and syndication residuals. Hell, Betty White is still drawing checks from shows she did 40 and 50 years ago. Badly advised.

[@mkhanman12345]

Do you have the numbers I'd like to see them

[@greggowaffles]

HAPPY BIRTHDAY OMAR!!!!

[@tmoneyync]

One of the funniest series I ever watched