Mario Lopez reacts to Tiffani Thiessen saying “Saved by the Bell” cast’s residuals are ‘negative’ now
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Key Points:
- Mario Lopez confirmed Tiffani Thiessen's claim that their residual checks from Saved by the Bell are minimal or even negative, meaning they make little to no money from reruns.
- Thiessen revealed she didn't start earning significant money until her role on Beverly Hills, 90210, while her earnings from Saved by the Bell were very low.
- The Saved by the Bell cast, including Lopez, Thiessen, and Mark-Paul Gosselaar, reportedly signed poor contracts, resulting in low salaries and minimal residuals despite the show's success.
- Lopez started with a salary of about $1,500 per episode, which was modest compared to the show's high advertising revenue in later seasons.
- Gosselaar acknowledged the cast's unfavorable deals but emphasized the experience as valuable despite the financial drawbacks.
