Saved By the Bell: The Tori Paradox

What's the name of Slater's pet chameleon? What did Zack get on his SAT's? Who's car did Jesse's brother crash? I like to think I would destroy anyone in a game of Saved By The Bell trivia, even Zack Morris himself. I list that claim under "additional skills" on my resume, which probably explains why I can't get work. Oh well.

Despite knowing all things Bayside, one explanation I never came across or bothered to research was that of Tori's appearance during the gang's senior year, which coincided with the absences of both Kelly and Jessie. I had an intellectual conversation about this with my better half the other day. She didn't know either.

We both acknowlegded that Tori probably had a penis given the way she walked and the fact that she rocked a leather jacket and drove a motorcycle. But we didn't know if it was ever revealed why she appeared on the show.

After literally 8 seconds of googling, I came across the Saved By the Bell wikipedia page, which contains a section titled "The Tori Paradox." And there it was. A contract dispute. The cast was under contract for 13 episodes for the gang's senior year at Bayside. However, NBC ordered more episodes and Jessie and Kelly refused to sign on, probably because they both were preparing for sluttier roles in the near future. Jessie of course went on to star in Showgirls, which pretty much ended any chance of her acting again. And Kelly moved to Beverly Hills, 90210, where she whored it up with guys with sideburns. Enter Tori, who was about 100 levels below Kelly in all apsects of life. Nice effort, NBC.

So there you have it. Nothing wildly awesome, you say? SBTB is always awesome. Especially this guy. Enjoy.