Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Kenan Thompson and Victoria Justice are among numerous former Nickelodeon stars who have spoken out following the harrowing allegations revealed in Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.
Investigation Discovery’s five-part docuseries outlines allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate behavior involving underage stars and crewmembers on Nickelodeon TV show sets run by Dan Schneider. Some of the programs mentioned included The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious and Sam & Cat.
In the series, former creatives and crewmembers detailed their experiences behind the camera, claiming they endured toxic workplaces. Amanda Bynes, who was a prominent young figure on Nickelodeon in the 1990s and early 2000s, starring in The Amanda Show and All That, was also frequently mentioned throughout, although she did not participate in the docuseries.
Below, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled comments made by former Nickelodeon actors following the release of Quiet on Set.
Investigation Discovery’s five-part docuseries outlines allegations of abuse, sexism, racism and inappropriate behavior involving underage stars and crewmembers on Nickelodeon TV show sets run by Dan Schneider. Some of the programs mentioned included The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, iCarly, Victorious and Sam & Cat.
In the series, former creatives and crewmembers detailed their experiences behind the camera, claiming they endured toxic workplaces. Amanda Bynes, who was a prominent young figure on Nickelodeon in the 1990s and early 2000s, starring in The Amanda Show and All That, was also frequently mentioned throughout, although she did not participate in the docuseries.
Below, The Hollywood Reporter has compiled comments made by former Nickelodeon actors following the release of Quiet on Set.
- 5/16/2024
- by Carly Thomas, Tatiana Tenreyro and Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dan Schneider, the former creator and showrunner of Nickelodeon series “All That,” “iCarly,” and “Zoey 101,” is suing the producers of the hit documentary series “Quiet on Set.” IndieWire has obtained the lawsuit.
Schneider says his portrayal in the Investigation Discovery series, which peels the layers back on alleged child abuse — including, in some cases, sexual abuse — on Nickelodeon series of the era, is a “hit job” and that his reputation has been “destroyed” by the popularity of the series. The suit names Warner Bros. Discovery, Maxine Productions, Sony Pictures Television, and directors Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz.
“‘Quiet on Set’s’ portrayal of Schneider is a hit job,” the lawsuit from Schneider’s attorneys Jana Moser and Richard McKie reads. “While it is indisputable that two bona fide child sexual abusers worked on Nickelodeon shows, it is likewise indisputable that Schneider had no knowledge of their abuse, was not complicit in the abuse,...
Schneider says his portrayal in the Investigation Discovery series, which peels the layers back on alleged child abuse — including, in some cases, sexual abuse — on Nickelodeon series of the era, is a “hit job” and that his reputation has been “destroyed” by the popularity of the series. The suit names Warner Bros. Discovery, Maxine Productions, Sony Pictures Television, and directors Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz.
“‘Quiet on Set’s’ portrayal of Schneider is a hit job,” the lawsuit from Schneider’s attorneys Jana Moser and Richard McKie reads. “While it is indisputable that two bona fide child sexual abusers worked on Nickelodeon shows, it is likewise indisputable that Schneider had no knowledge of their abuse, was not complicit in the abuse,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Brian Welk
- Indiewire
Dan Schneider has sued Investigation Discovery for defamation over his portrayal in Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, accusing the company of falsely implying that he sexually abused children who worked on the Nickelodeon series he created and ran.
Schneider, in a lawsuit filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, says his depiction in the five-part docuseries is a “hit job.” While it’s true that two child sexual abusers worked on network shows, he says he had “no knowledge of their abuse,” condemned it and “was not a child sexual abuser himself.”
“But for the sake of clickbait, ratings, and views — or put differently, money — Defendants have destroyed Schneider’s reputation and legacy through the false statements and implications that Schneider is exactly that,” the lawsuit says.
Warner Bros. Discovery, which distributed the project on Max, and producers Maxine Productions and Sony Pictures Television are also named in the complaint.
Schneider, in a lawsuit filed on Wednesday in Los Angeles Superior Court, says his depiction in the five-part docuseries is a “hit job.” While it’s true that two child sexual abusers worked on network shows, he says he had “no knowledge of their abuse,” condemned it and “was not a child sexual abuser himself.”
“But for the sake of clickbait, ratings, and views — or put differently, money — Defendants have destroyed Schneider’s reputation and legacy through the false statements and implications that Schneider is exactly that,” the lawsuit says.
Warner Bros. Discovery, which distributed the project on Max, and producers Maxine Productions and Sony Pictures Television are also named in the complaint.
- 5/1/2024
- by Winston Cho
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dan Schneider has filed a defamation lawsuit against the producers of the Investigation Discovery docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” which uncovered alleged abuse and misconduct at Nickelodeon and became Max’s biggest streaming title ever.
The lawsuit, obtained by Variety and filed by Schneider’s attorneys Jana Moser and Richard McKie, reads in part: “‘Quiet on Set’s’ portrayal of Schneider is a hit job. While it is indisputable that two bona fide child sexual abusers worked on Nickelodeon shows, it is likewise indisputable that Schneider had no knowledge of their abuse, was not complicit in the abuse, condemned the abuse once it was discovered and, critically, was not a child sexual abuser himself. But for the sake of clickbait, ratings, and views — or put differently, money — Defendants have destroyed Schneider’s reputation and legacy through the false statements and implications that Schneider is exactly that.
The lawsuit, obtained by Variety and filed by Schneider’s attorneys Jana Moser and Richard McKie, reads in part: “‘Quiet on Set’s’ portrayal of Schneider is a hit job. While it is indisputable that two bona fide child sexual abusers worked on Nickelodeon shows, it is likewise indisputable that Schneider had no knowledge of their abuse, was not complicit in the abuse, condemned the abuse once it was discovered and, critically, was not a child sexual abuser himself. But for the sake of clickbait, ratings, and views — or put differently, money — Defendants have destroyed Schneider’s reputation and legacy through the false statements and implications that Schneider is exactly that.
- 5/1/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Showrunners are the creative visionaries of a series.
They might not be the original creators, but they cover all aspects of the creative elements, evolve the show's vision, and decide where the story and character arcs will go.
They run the writing rooms, head the development, hire writers, and ensure actors are kept happy and that the budget is not exceeded.
Series are usually a collective effort, with writers giving their thoughts, but showrunners have the final say and are essential.
Where would the industry be without people like Shonda Rhimes, Matt and Ross Duffer (Stranger Things), and Ryan Murphy?
It would be mundane and repetitive.
Intelligent and prolific showrunners are the difference between a hit and a flop.
They set an unwavering tone for their ideas, and consistency is vital.
If the reason you fell in love with a series is altered or gone one day, then the connection created is absent,...
They might not be the original creators, but they cover all aspects of the creative elements, evolve the show's vision, and decide where the story and character arcs will go.
They run the writing rooms, head the development, hire writers, and ensure actors are kept happy and that the budget is not exceeded.
Series are usually a collective effort, with writers giving their thoughts, but showrunners have the final say and are essential.
Where would the industry be without people like Shonda Rhimes, Matt and Ross Duffer (Stranger Things), and Ryan Murphy?
It would be mundane and repetitive.
Intelligent and prolific showrunners are the difference between a hit and a flop.
They set an unwavering tone for their ideas, and consistency is vital.
If the reason you fell in love with a series is altered or gone one day, then the connection created is absent,...
- 5/1/2024
- by Eve Pierpont
- TVfanatic
Mayim Bialik is sharing her thoughts about the harrowing allegations in Investigation Discovery’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries.
On a recent episode of her The Breakdown podcast, former child actress Jenna von Oÿ noted how women’s alleged experiences at Nickelodeon while working under Dan Schneider — detailed in the five-part series — weren’t much different than “things that I heard about other sets during our time.”
The Big Bang Theory alum added in response, “Women being berated in the writers room is something that was just like — I’m sorry — it was considered in — I mean, I hate to say it, — it’s considered par for the course. I will say I do not believe that happened in our writers room … and there were things that we all thought were Ok to even joke about, which now we’d be mortified.”
Later in the episode,...
On a recent episode of her The Breakdown podcast, former child actress Jenna von Oÿ noted how women’s alleged experiences at Nickelodeon while working under Dan Schneider — detailed in the five-part series — weren’t much different than “things that I heard about other sets during our time.”
The Big Bang Theory alum added in response, “Women being berated in the writers room is something that was just like — I’m sorry — it was considered in — I mean, I hate to say it, — it’s considered par for the course. I will say I do not believe that happened in our writers room … and there were things that we all thought were Ok to even joke about, which now we’d be mortified.”
Later in the episode,...
- 4/16/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
It’s rare when a documentary series makes as big a splash as that created by “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.” The five-part Investigation Discovery docuseries has been seen by an estimated audience of more than 20 million over ID and Max and generated a groundswell of chatter over its revelations about toxic children’s TV production environments – primarily at Nickelodeon in the early 2000s. The filmmakers responsible for the series that premiered on March 17 – executive producer-director Mary Robertson and co-exec producer-director Emma Schwartz – are thrilled at a reaction that they describe variously as “inspiring” and “overwhelming.”
Adds Schwartz: “I think one of the most exciting parts of that is really to see how many people are not just impacted by watching it, but want to take action or improve the environment in which these problems occur. Taking the work to a next level is something you would hope for.
Adds Schwartz: “I think one of the most exciting parts of that is really to see how many people are not just impacted by watching it, but want to take action or improve the environment in which these problems occur. Taking the work to a next level is something you would hope for.
- 4/11/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
Drake Bell, the “The Amanda Show” and “Drake & Josh” star who speaks out publicly for the first time about the sexual abuse he endured from Brian Peck (who worked as a dialogue coach on Nickelodeon’s “Amanda Show” and “All That”) in the Investigation Discovery and Max series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” told a packed FYC screening and panel event Tuesday night at the Saban Media Center in North Hollywood that the overwhelming response to the five-part docuseries that premiered March 17 is what he feels “should have happened years ago.”
Watch the full panel discussion above.
Flanked on the panel (moderated by culture writer and author Scaachi Koul) by filmmakers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz as well as senior correspondent Kate Taylor of Business Insider and fellow onetime Nickelodeon child actors Giovannie Samuels and Bryan Hearne (who were regulars on the kids comedy-variety series...
Watch the full panel discussion above.
Flanked on the panel (moderated by culture writer and author Scaachi Koul) by filmmakers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz as well as senior correspondent Kate Taylor of Business Insider and fellow onetime Nickelodeon child actors Giovannie Samuels and Bryan Hearne (who were regulars on the kids comedy-variety series...
- 4/10/2024
- by Ray Richmond
- Gold Derby
While speaking at the For Your Consideration Panel for “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” Drake Bell shared that those who wrote letters of support for his abuser, Brian Peck, included “Drake and Josh” crew members, such as his “favorite director” whom he “requested” for the Nickelodeon sitcom and a woman whom he “worked with every day for four years” who was “basically his boss.”
Bell, who was revealed to be the John Doe victim in Peck’s 2004 conviction in Episode 2 of “Quiet on Set,” took the stage at the Saban Media Center in Los Angeles Tuesday night to discuss his journey around the tell-all docuseries. He was joined by fellow contributors Giovonnie Samuels, Bryan Hearne, Kate Taylor and “Quiet on Set” co-directors Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz.
When initially approached to share his story on “Quiet on Set,” Bell was “totally going to ignore” the offer.
Bell, who was revealed to be the John Doe victim in Peck’s 2004 conviction in Episode 2 of “Quiet on Set,” took the stage at the Saban Media Center in Los Angeles Tuesday night to discuss his journey around the tell-all docuseries. He was joined by fellow contributors Giovonnie Samuels, Bryan Hearne, Kate Taylor and “Quiet on Set” co-directors Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz.
When initially approached to share his story on “Quiet on Set,” Bell was “totally going to ignore” the offer.
- 4/10/2024
- by Jack Dunn
- Variety Film + TV
Drake Bell is healing alongside Rider Strong.
Strong, who became close friends with dialogue coach Brian Peck after meeting on “Boy Meets World,” was one of the many actors who wrote a letter in defense of Peck’s character when Bell accused him of sexual assault in 2003.
At the time, the victim of the assault was listed as John Doe, but Bell came forward revealing it was him in Investigation Discovery’s “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
Now, more than 20 years later, Bell and Strong have connected. “I just had the most amazing conversation with @RiderStrong we are all healing together. I have nothing but love and forgiveness for him,” Bell posted on X on Friday.
The tweet comes less than a month after the “Drake & Josh” star called out Strong via social media. “Rider Was 24 years old when he wrote the letter and was...
Strong, who became close friends with dialogue coach Brian Peck after meeting on “Boy Meets World,” was one of the many actors who wrote a letter in defense of Peck’s character when Bell accused him of sexual assault in 2003.
At the time, the victim of the assault was listed as John Doe, but Bell came forward revealing it was him in Investigation Discovery’s “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
Now, more than 20 years later, Bell and Strong have connected. “I just had the most amazing conversation with @RiderStrong we are all healing together. I have nothing but love and forgiveness for him,” Bell posted on X on Friday.
The tweet comes less than a month after the “Drake & Josh” star called out Strong via social media. “Rider Was 24 years old when he wrote the letter and was...
- 4/5/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
With ID’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV becoming an overnight ratings hit for Investigation Discovery and Max, attention has now turned to a forthcoming fifth episode of the docuseries that promises to dig deeper into the toxic allegations swirling around Dan Schneider’s years at Nickelodeon.
On Thursday, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, linear and streaming president Jason Sarlanis told The Hollywood Reporter the original four-part series, which released March 17 and 18, far exceeded expectations and prompted the network to mobilize and greenlight the bonus episode to air only weeks later.
“We first started talking to [co-directors] Mary [Robertson] and Emma [Schwartz] about [extending the series] right after the trailer dropped,” Sarlanis recalled of the Feb. 8 first look, which featured clips of child stars coming forward with claims of abuse and sexism surrounding iconic kids TV shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s on Nickelodeon.
The bonus episode, titled Breaking the Silence,...
On Thursday, Turner Networks, ID & Hln, linear and streaming president Jason Sarlanis told The Hollywood Reporter the original four-part series, which released March 17 and 18, far exceeded expectations and prompted the network to mobilize and greenlight the bonus episode to air only weeks later.
“We first started talking to [co-directors] Mary [Robertson] and Emma [Schwartz] about [extending the series] right after the trailer dropped,” Sarlanis recalled of the Feb. 8 first look, which featured clips of child stars coming forward with claims of abuse and sexism surrounding iconic kids TV shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s on Nickelodeon.
The bonus episode, titled Breaking the Silence,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Etan Vlessing
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Drake Bell, a former teen actor who appeared on Nickelodeon’s The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh, has denied that he groomed a teenage girl three years ago despite pleading guilty to felony attempted child endangerment and other charges at the time.
“I responded on some DMs and was incredibly irresponsible and got myself into conversations that I shouldn’t have had,” he said on the Not Skinny but Not Fat podcast. “I ended up finding out that I was talking to someone that I shouldn’t have been talking to,...
“I responded on some DMs and was incredibly irresponsible and got myself into conversations that I shouldn’t have had,” he said on the Not Skinny but Not Fat podcast. “I ended up finding out that I was talking to someone that I shouldn’t have been talking to,...
- 4/4/2024
- by Kory Grow
- Rollingstone.com
The curtain has been lifted, and the scene is grim.
Fans of Nickelodeon smash hits like All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh have been left reeling after learning that the shows that entertained us as children were shrouded in dark secrets.
At the center of it all is Drake Bell, the teen heartthrob turned troubled young adult whose devastating story was laid bare on Quiet on Set.
The chilling docuseries alleged years of abuse by Dan Schneider, the mastermind behind many of Nickelodeon's most popular television shows aimed at children and teens.
It wasn't just Dan — some of the most egregious allegations were aimed at the several convicted pedophiles who worked on those same shows.
There's an overwhelming sense of guilt that comes along with the revelations from Quiet on Set.
As a millennial who grew up watching these Nickelodeon stars, it feels unfair that our childhood entertainment...
Fans of Nickelodeon smash hits like All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh have been left reeling after learning that the shows that entertained us as children were shrouded in dark secrets.
At the center of it all is Drake Bell, the teen heartthrob turned troubled young adult whose devastating story was laid bare on Quiet on Set.
The chilling docuseries alleged years of abuse by Dan Schneider, the mastermind behind many of Nickelodeon's most popular television shows aimed at children and teens.
It wasn't just Dan — some of the most egregious allegations were aimed at the several convicted pedophiles who worked on those same shows.
There's an overwhelming sense of guilt that comes along with the revelations from Quiet on Set.
As a millennial who grew up watching these Nickelodeon stars, it feels unfair that our childhood entertainment...
- 4/2/2024
- by Haley Whitmire White
- TVfanatic
Drake Bell is thankful for his Drake & Josh co-star Josh Peck’s support.
After revealing on docuseries Quiet on Set that he was the previously unnamed minor who was sexually abused by actor and voice coach Brian Peck (no relation to Josh Peck), Bell spoke out on the podcast Not Skinny but Not Fat about how much Josh reaching out privately meant to him.
“Josh worked on The Amanda Show, so he saw and knew what was going on,” said Bell on the April 2 episode. “I appreciate that he reached out to me privately and he didn’t go straight to the media, because he was there with me and saw what I was going through.”
Bell then clarified that he doesn’t know if Josh knew specifics about the situation, but knew Bell had been abused by Brian and how “sensitive” it was for him at the time. “Of course,...
After revealing on docuseries Quiet on Set that he was the previously unnamed minor who was sexually abused by actor and voice coach Brian Peck (no relation to Josh Peck), Bell spoke out on the podcast Not Skinny but Not Fat about how much Josh reaching out privately meant to him.
“Josh worked on The Amanda Show, so he saw and knew what was going on,” said Bell on the April 2 episode. “I appreciate that he reached out to me privately and he didn’t go straight to the media, because he was there with me and saw what I was going through.”
Bell then clarified that he doesn’t know if Josh knew specifics about the situation, but knew Bell had been abused by Brian and how “sensitive” it was for him at the time. “Of course,...
- 4/2/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Actor Frankie Muniz may be known for his role as the titular character in Agent Cody Banks or for his open-wheel racing career. However, his most popular role has to be his seven-season stint on the Fox sitcom Malcolm in the Middle. The show, which also featured Bryan Cranston was extremely popular throughout its run.
With many shows receiving a revival or a reboot, fans of Malcolm in the Middle are also clamoring for new material from the beloved show. While a revival of the show has been teased by the cast multiple times, Muniz revealed that the process was closer to reality than usual and that the revival might just happen soon.
Frankie Muniz Hints At A Malcolm In The Middle Revival Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle
Frankie Muniz became one of the biggest child stars in Hollywood when he starred as the boy genius Malcolm in...
With many shows receiving a revival or a reboot, fans of Malcolm in the Middle are also clamoring for new material from the beloved show. While a revival of the show has been teased by the cast multiple times, Muniz revealed that the process was closer to reality than usual and that the revival might just happen soon.
Frankie Muniz Hints At A Malcolm In The Middle Revival Frankie Muniz in Malcolm in the Middle
Frankie Muniz became one of the biggest child stars in Hollywood when he starred as the boy genius Malcolm in...
- 4/2/2024
- by Nishanth A
- FandomWire
“Quiet on Set” Docuseries to Launch New Episode
The gripping Investigation Discovery docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” will release one more episode next month.
The recent four-episode unscripted series details the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children’s shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s at Nickelodeon, including “The Amanda Show” and “Drake & Josh,” and at the hands of TV producer Dan Schneider.
The surprise fifth episode will reportedly feature new interviews with earlier subjects, including Drake Bell and “All That” cast members Giovonnie Samuels, to build off the revelations from the first four episodes. The episode will also feature new interviewee and “All That” cast member Shane Lyons, who will be interviewed by journalist Soledad O’Brien for a discussion about where the industry can next.
Watch the trailer for “Quiet on Set” below:
According to ID, the first four...
The gripping Investigation Discovery docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” will release one more episode next month.
The recent four-episode unscripted series details the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children’s shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s at Nickelodeon, including “The Amanda Show” and “Drake & Josh,” and at the hands of TV producer Dan Schneider.
The surprise fifth episode will reportedly feature new interviews with earlier subjects, including Drake Bell and “All That” cast members Giovonnie Samuels, to build off the revelations from the first four episodes. The episode will also feature new interviewee and “All That” cast member Shane Lyons, who will be interviewed by journalist Soledad O’Brien for a discussion about where the industry can next.
Watch the trailer for “Quiet on Set” below:
According to ID, the first four...
- 3/29/2024
- by Ashley Steves
- The Streamable
Quiet on Set explores the abuse that happened behind the scenes on the Nickelodeon network between adults and minors. Fans of the network expressed shock by what happened to Drake Bell. The Drake & Josh star explained that former dialogue coach, director, and producer Brian Peck abused him several times. Nickelodeon offered a response to the documentary, but Bell doesn’t think it’s enough.
Drake Bell slams Nickelodeon for their response to the abuse seen in ‘Quiet on Set’
Quiet on Set reveals the deeply unsettling truth regarding what was going on behind the scenes of several notable Nickelodeon shows. Several episodes focus on The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh star Drake Bell. Bell explained the abuse he endured by notable dialogue coach, director, and producer Brian Peck.
After the release of the docuseries, Nickelodeon responded to the content. “Now that Drake Bell has disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case,...
Drake Bell slams Nickelodeon for their response to the abuse seen in ‘Quiet on Set’
Quiet on Set reveals the deeply unsettling truth regarding what was going on behind the scenes of several notable Nickelodeon shows. Several episodes focus on The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh star Drake Bell. Bell explained the abuse he endured by notable dialogue coach, director, and producer Brian Peck.
After the release of the docuseries, Nickelodeon responded to the content. “Now that Drake Bell has disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV exposes the abuse behind the scenes on the Nickelodeon network. Nickelodeon was one of the biggest networks for kid’s TV in the ’90s and early 2000s. Drake Bell, a child star known for Drake & Josh and The Amanda Show, stepped forward in the documentary to discuss the abuse he endured. Now, he’s speaking out about how the network didn’t pay the child actors as much as people think they did.
Nickelodeon and ‘Quiet on Set’ star Drake Bell said he didn’t get paid much from the network Drake Bell and Josh Peck | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Related
‘Quiet on Set’: Drake Bell Answers Whether He Regrets Being a Child Star
Nickelodeon star Drake Bell was known for his roles on Drake & Josh and The Amanda Show, and he stepped forward in Quiet on Set to detail...
Nickelodeon and ‘Quiet on Set’ star Drake Bell said he didn’t get paid much from the network Drake Bell and Josh Peck | Jeff Kravitz/FilmMagic Related
‘Quiet on Set’: Drake Bell Answers Whether He Regrets Being a Child Star
Nickelodeon star Drake Bell was known for his roles on Drake & Josh and The Amanda Show, and he stepped forward in Quiet on Set to detail...
- 3/28/2024
- by Lauren Weiler
- Showbiz Cheat Sheet
There will be a surprise fifth episode of Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV. Investigation Discovery has released information about the episode and when viewers can expect to be able to watch it. Continue reading for the details.
Quiet On Set Uncovers A Dark Side Of Kids TV
Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV has already aired four episodes, which are available to stream on Max. The series, which has since gone viral, took a look at the stories of different child actors from the 90s and early 2000s who worked at Nickelodeon and specifically worked with producer Dan Schnieder. The series has featured cast members from All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh.
YouTube/Investigation Discovery
In the first four episodes, Drake Bell came forward and opened up about his story of sexual abuse at the hands of acting coach Brian Peck.
Quiet On Set Uncovers A Dark Side Of Kids TV
Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV has already aired four episodes, which are available to stream on Max. The series, which has since gone viral, took a look at the stories of different child actors from the 90s and early 2000s who worked at Nickelodeon and specifically worked with producer Dan Schnieder. The series has featured cast members from All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh.
YouTube/Investigation Discovery
In the first four episodes, Drake Bell came forward and opened up about his story of sexual abuse at the hands of acting coach Brian Peck.
- 3/28/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Kenan Thompson isn’t staying quiet about what he experienced on the Nickelodeon sets.
The longtime “SNL” star, who was a child actor on sketch series “All That” and “Kenan & Kel,” addressed the explosive docuseries “Quiet on Set” that detailed abuse claims from top executives at the network. During an appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show” in the below video, Thompson called coming to terms with the allegations “a tough subject,” especially as he was on the cusp of the era of the Nickelodeon stars in question.
“It’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I never witnessed, you know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically,” Thompson said. “My heart goes out to anybody that’s been victimized, or their families. I think it’s a good thing that the doc is out and it’s putting things on display,...
The longtime “SNL” star, who was a child actor on sketch series “All That” and “Kenan & Kel,” addressed the explosive docuseries “Quiet on Set” that detailed abuse claims from top executives at the network. During an appearance on “The Tamron Hall Show” in the below video, Thompson called coming to terms with the allegations “a tough subject,” especially as he was on the cusp of the era of the Nickelodeon stars in question.
“It’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I never witnessed, you know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically,” Thompson said. “My heart goes out to anybody that’s been victimized, or their families. I think it’s a good thing that the doc is out and it’s putting things on display,...
- 3/28/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
Former Nickelodeon star Kenan Thompson has finally broken his silence about Quiet On The Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV. The documentary has gone viral online, with many people demanding action from the network after hearing about what child actors went through in the 90s and early 2000s. Kenan Thompson was a major part of Nick at that time, taking on roles on All That and Kenan & Kel. Continue reading to see what he had to say about the groundbreaking docuseries.
Quiet On The Set Uncovers Abuse At Nickelodeon
Kenan Thompson was a guest on the Tamron Hall Show on Wednesday. During their conversation, Tamron asked the Saturday Night Live star what he thought about the docuseries.
Quiet On The Set gives viewers a disturbing look at what was happening behind the scenes on some of the most popular kid’s TV shows. The series mainly focuses on producer...
Quiet On The Set Uncovers Abuse At Nickelodeon
Kenan Thompson was a guest on the Tamron Hall Show on Wednesday. During their conversation, Tamron asked the Saturday Night Live star what he thought about the docuseries.
Quiet On The Set gives viewers a disturbing look at what was happening behind the scenes on some of the most popular kid’s TV shows. The series mainly focuses on producer...
- 3/28/2024
- by Amanda Blankenship
- TV Shows Ace
Kenan Thompson has opened up about his time as a child star at Nickelodeon and the new perspective he has gained on it following the release of “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” a new documentary series that features allegations of abuse against crew members at the network.
Thompson’s comments came Wednesday during an interview on the daytime talk show “Tamron Hall,” touching on his new production banner Afa, his record-breaking tenure on “Saturday Night Live” and his new memoir “When I Was Your Age.”
Thompson got started as a child performer, though, serving as an original cast member of the teenage-cast sketch show “All That” and starring alongside his peer Kel Mitchell in the sitcom “Kenan & Kel” and the feature film “Good Burger,” all of which were produced by Nickelodeon. During the interview with Hall, Thompson confirmed that he has not watched “Quiet on Set,...
Thompson’s comments came Wednesday during an interview on the daytime talk show “Tamron Hall,” touching on his new production banner Afa, his record-breaking tenure on “Saturday Night Live” and his new memoir “When I Was Your Age.”
Thompson got started as a child performer, though, serving as an original cast member of the teenage-cast sketch show “All That” and starring alongside his peer Kel Mitchell in the sitcom “Kenan & Kel” and the feature film “Good Burger,” all of which were produced by Nickelodeon. During the interview with Hall, Thompson confirmed that he has not watched “Quiet on Set,...
- 3/28/2024
- by J. Kim Murphy
- Variety Film + TV
Kenan Thompson is speaking out following the shocking allegations on Nickelodeon sets revealed in the Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries.
The actor and comedian, who previously rose to fame following his roles on Nickelodeon shows Kenan & Kel and All That in the late ’90s and early 2000s, recently opened up about his experience on the sets as well as gave his support for those who shared their personal stories in the doc.
“It’s a tough subject because, it’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I’ve never witnessed,” Thompson said on Wednesday’s episode of the daytime talk show Tamron Hall. “You know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically, and Dan [Schneider] wasn’t really on Kenan & Kel like that. I mean, he got a ‘created by’ credit, but it was a different showrunner.
The actor and comedian, who previously rose to fame following his roles on Nickelodeon shows Kenan & Kel and All That in the late ’90s and early 2000s, recently opened up about his experience on the sets as well as gave his support for those who shared their personal stories in the doc.
“It’s a tough subject because, it’s tough for me because I can’t really speak on things that I’ve never witnessed,” Thompson said on Wednesday’s episode of the daytime talk show Tamron Hall. “You know what I’m saying? Because all these things happened after I left, basically, and Dan [Schneider] wasn’t really on Kenan & Kel like that. I mean, he got a ‘created by’ credit, but it was a different showrunner.
- 3/27/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
A fifth episode of the Nickelodeon documentary Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV will air in April. Here are the details.
Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV has now aired in the US and on Monday it was made available in the UK, streaming on Discovery Plus.
The four part-documentary detailed various allegations of abuse and bullying in a toxic work environment, from writers of The Amanda Show and former child stars who appeared on various Nickelodeon shows. Much of the documentary was dedicated to examining the work of Dan Schneider, whose shows included Zoey 101, iCarly and Victorious – iCarly star Jennette McCurdy published her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died in 2022, in which she detailed instances of abuse attributed to a figure she called The Creator.
The biggest and most disturbing revelation was the participation of Drake And Josh star Drake Bell, who...
Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV has now aired in the US and on Monday it was made available in the UK, streaming on Discovery Plus.
The four part-documentary detailed various allegations of abuse and bullying in a toxic work environment, from writers of The Amanda Show and former child stars who appeared on various Nickelodeon shows. Much of the documentary was dedicated to examining the work of Dan Schneider, whose shows included Zoey 101, iCarly and Victorious – iCarly star Jennette McCurdy published her memoir I’m Glad My Mom Died in 2022, in which she detailed instances of abuse attributed to a figure she called The Creator.
The biggest and most disturbing revelation was the participation of Drake And Josh star Drake Bell, who...
- 3/27/2024
- by Jake Godfrey
- Film Stories
If you've heard anything about the new documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV", you might have heard that your childhood is about to be ruined by watching. While the Investigation Discovery series will certainly reframe your cherished memories of wiling the afternoons away watching the golden age of Nickelodeon, the truth is that your childhood will not be ruined by watching this documentary. Many of the kids involved in making those shows, however, actually had their childhoods ruined.
"Quiet on Set" is a truly upsetting four-episode documentary series now streaming on Max (the streaming service that combines Discovery and HBO media). The show systematically lays out what is a striking failure on the part of Nickelodeon and showrunner Dan Schneider to safeguard both the children and many of the adults under their employ. But that really doesn't get to the heart of what is so unbelievably distressing about this documentary.
"Quiet on Set" is a truly upsetting four-episode documentary series now streaming on Max (the streaming service that combines Discovery and HBO media). The show systematically lays out what is a striking failure on the part of Nickelodeon and showrunner Dan Schneider to safeguard both the children and many of the adults under their employ. But that really doesn't get to the heart of what is so unbelievably distressing about this documentary.
- 3/26/2024
- by Joe Roberts
- Slash Film
Discover the reason why Helen Dubois from Drake & Josh was recast, only for the original actress to come back shortly thereafter.
Drake & Josh first aired in 2004 as a means of capitalizing on Drake Bell and Josh Peck’s popularity on fellow Nickelodeon series The Amanda Show. The sitcom followed the misadventures of two teens who didn’t always see eye-to-eye but learned to co-exist as step-brothers after their parents married.
The series was an instant hit among its target audience of teens and kids, though some public goodwill felt toward Drake & Josh has been marred in the wake of various admissions and allegations concerning certain involved individuals.
Read full article on The Direct.
Drake & Josh first aired in 2004 as a means of capitalizing on Drake Bell and Josh Peck’s popularity on fellow Nickelodeon series The Amanda Show. The sitcom followed the misadventures of two teens who didn’t always see eye-to-eye but learned to co-exist as step-brothers after their parents married.
The series was an instant hit among its target audience of teens and kids, though some public goodwill felt toward Drake & Josh has been marred in the wake of various admissions and allegations concerning certain involved individuals.
Read full article on The Direct.
- 3/26/2024
- by Jennifer McDonough
- The Direct
Former Nickelodeon star Allie Dimeco recently posted a TikTok video in which she claimed she was once forced to kiss an older male on the set of “The Naked Brothers Band,” in which she starred as Rosalina. The series, created by Polly Draper, used the mockumentary format and starred Nat Wolff and Alex Wolff as fictionalized members of a family rock band. Rosalina was Nat’s love interest on the show, but their relationship hit a speed bump in Season 3 when she had a quick fling with a French man (Jake Hertzog).
Dimeco told her followers that she had been “stressed” while watching “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” the buzzy ID Discovery documentary about abuse allegations at Nickelodeon, and said “I went through trauma” of her own during her time at Nickelodeon.
“There was an episode where Rosalina ‘cheated’ on Nat and kind of kissed a French guy,...
Dimeco told her followers that she had been “stressed” while watching “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” the buzzy ID Discovery documentary about abuse allegations at Nickelodeon, and said “I went through trauma” of her own during her time at Nickelodeon.
“There was an episode where Rosalina ‘cheated’ on Nat and kind of kissed a French guy,...
- 3/26/2024
- by Zack Sharf
- Variety Film + TV
Nickelodeon exposé Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV isn’t over just yet.
Investigation Discovery has ordered a fifth episode of the docuseries, titled “Breaking the Silence.” It will air Sunday, April 7 at 8/7c on Investigation Discovery (and stream on Max).
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According to ID, Episode 5 “will delve deeper into the...
Investigation Discovery has ordered a fifth episode of the docuseries, titled “Breaking the Silence.” It will air Sunday, April 7 at 8/7c on Investigation Discovery (and stream on Max).
More from TVLineJosh Peck Offers Support to Drake Bell and Other Survivors After Watching <em>Quiet on Set</em> — Read StatementNickelodeon Star Drake Bell Revisits Childhood Trauma, Recreates the <em>Drake & Josh</em> Set in New Music VideoTVLine Items: Hell's Kitchen Double Renewal, Superman & Lois Vet Joins Lincoln Lawyer and More
According to ID, Episode 5 “will delve deeper into the...
- 3/26/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
‘Quiet on Set’ to Launch Fifth Episode ‘Breaking the Silence’ With New Drake Bell Interview and More
A surprise fifth episode of docuseries “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” titled “Breaking the Silence,” will launch April 7 on Investigation Discovery (ID) and then stream on Max.
This new episode of the unscripted series detailing the alleged on-set treatment of child actors, primarily at prolific children’s TV producer Dan Schneider’s Nickelodeon shows in the ’90s and early ’00s, will feature earlier subjects, including “The Amanda Show” and “Drake & Josh” star Drake Bell, “All That” cast members Giovonnie Samuels and Bryan Hearne, Hearne’s mother, Tracey Brown, as well as new interviewee “All That” cast member Shane Lyons, who be interviewed by journalist Soledad O’Brien “for an important discussion about the industry, then and now.”
Episode 5 will be “building off the revelations explored in the first four episodes” and include a conversation led by O’Brien on “where the industry can go from here.
This new episode of the unscripted series detailing the alleged on-set treatment of child actors, primarily at prolific children’s TV producer Dan Schneider’s Nickelodeon shows in the ’90s and early ’00s, will feature earlier subjects, including “The Amanda Show” and “Drake & Josh” star Drake Bell, “All That” cast members Giovonnie Samuels and Bryan Hearne, Hearne’s mother, Tracey Brown, as well as new interviewee “All That” cast member Shane Lyons, who be interviewed by journalist Soledad O’Brien “for an important discussion about the industry, then and now.”
Episode 5 will be “building off the revelations explored in the first four episodes” and include a conversation led by O’Brien on “where the industry can go from here.
- 3/26/2024
- by Jennifer Maas
- Variety Film + TV
In the last week, following the premiere of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, there have been many former Nickelodeon stars, who have opted to talk about their experience of a toxic work environment. And recently, Allie Dimeco has joined the list.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Allie Dimeco, who played Rosalina in Nickelodeon’s Naked Brothers Band, came forward to speak about how she was forced to kiss a 30-year-old actor when she was only 14 years old on The Naked Brothers Band.
Suggested“I have to pay for my own therapy”: Drake Bell Responds to Nickelodeon’s ‘Empty’ Response After Still Making Money From His Lifelong Misery
She recounted the discomfort when asked to lip-lock with that actor and how the network and producers threatened her.
Nickelodeon Star Allie Dimeco Says She Had To Kiss A 30-Year-Old Man At Age 14
According...
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Allie Dimeco, who played Rosalina in Nickelodeon’s Naked Brothers Band, came forward to speak about how she was forced to kiss a 30-year-old actor when she was only 14 years old on The Naked Brothers Band.
Suggested“I have to pay for my own therapy”: Drake Bell Responds to Nickelodeon’s ‘Empty’ Response After Still Making Money From His Lifelong Misery
She recounted the discomfort when asked to lip-lock with that actor and how the network and producers threatened her.
Nickelodeon Star Allie Dimeco Says She Had To Kiss A 30-Year-Old Man At Age 14
According...
- 3/26/2024
- by Prantik Prabal Roy
- FandomWire
Investigation Discovery’s documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV looks into the unsettling claims made against Brian Peck, the former dialogue coach for Nickelodeon. The four-part series includes interviews with former cast and crew members who talk about the alleged abusive and toxic behavior that went on behind the scenes of their popular shows.
Among them is Drake Bell, star of Drake & Josh, who claims he was molested by Peck several times as a child. The documentary also revealed that Nickelodeon directors Beth and Rich Correll supported Peck in his legal battle against Bell.
Drake Bell on Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
However, in a recent statement to Variety, they offered an apology, stating that “no words” could adequately describe how terrible “we feel” for Bell’s trauma and for being on the “wrong side of a horrific situation”.
Beth and...
Among them is Drake Bell, star of Drake & Josh, who claims he was molested by Peck several times as a child. The documentary also revealed that Nickelodeon directors Beth and Rich Correll supported Peck in his legal battle against Bell.
Drake Bell on Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
However, in a recent statement to Variety, they offered an apology, stating that “no words” could adequately describe how terrible “we feel” for Bell’s trauma and for being on the “wrong side of a horrific situation”.
Beth and...
- 3/26/2024
- by Siddhika Prajapati
- FandomWire
Directors Beth and Rich Correll, whose letters defending Brian Peck in his court case against Drake Bell were made public in the recent “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documentary, are apologizing.
“We extend our deepest apologies to Drake Bell and his family, and we deeply regret our decision many years ago to request leniency for someone who we later learned had committed a horrible crime and caused so much pain and trauma to Drake and others. If we had known the truth at the time the letters were written, we never would have written them,” the Corrells said in an exclusive statement to Variety. “There are no words to express how awful we feel for being on the wrong side of a horrific situation and the trauma it caused you, Drake. We are devastated that we unwittingly supported the unsupportable.”
Their statement continues, “Our biggest priority...
“We extend our deepest apologies to Drake Bell and his family, and we deeply regret our decision many years ago to request leniency for someone who we later learned had committed a horrible crime and caused so much pain and trauma to Drake and others. If we had known the truth at the time the letters were written, we never would have written them,” the Corrells said in an exclusive statement to Variety. “There are no words to express how awful we feel for being on the wrong side of a horrific situation and the trauma it caused you, Drake. We are devastated that we unwittingly supported the unsupportable.”
Their statement continues, “Our biggest priority...
- 3/26/2024
- by Emily Longeretta
- Variety Film + TV
The recent ID documentary, Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV has raised several headlines for some bombshell revelations. The docu-series exposed some highly controversial details about Nickelodeon. As if it was not enough to shock the audience, actor Drake Bell came forward and talked about his disturbing incident of being s*xually assaulted by dialogue coach, Brian Peck.
Drake Bell on Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Drake Bell worked in some of the most renowned Nickelodeon projects like The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, and The Fairly OddParents. The Quiet On Set docu-series delved deep into the problematic work environment of Nickelodeon. It also exposed the names of several celebrities who wrote letters of support to Brian Peck during his trial.
Following the release of the docu-series, Bell recently appeared in a podcast and added more to the controversy.
What did Drake Bell say about Brian Peck’s supporters?...
Drake Bell on Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
Drake Bell worked in some of the most renowned Nickelodeon projects like The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh, and The Fairly OddParents. The Quiet On Set docu-series delved deep into the problematic work environment of Nickelodeon. It also exposed the names of several celebrities who wrote letters of support to Brian Peck during his trial.
Following the release of the docu-series, Bell recently appeared in a podcast and added more to the controversy.
What did Drake Bell say about Brian Peck’s supporters?...
- 3/24/2024
- by Subham Mandal
- FandomWire
Drake Bell sat down for his first interview following the release of Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, where he touched on everything from his hesitations about being a part of the docuseries to his father’s involvement in it.
Early in Bell’s interview on The Sarah Fraser Show (below), the actor-musician explained that he was originally “cautious” about participating in Quiet on Set because he had previously been approached about doing another documentary. When he declined, the response was “unbelievable.”
“They said that people like me were the problem, and this is why things aren’t gonna change in the industry, because people like you won’t speak out and won’t come forward,” Bell explained about the previous project. “It was just all this shaming of me not wanting to be a part of their documentary. So I’ve always been cautious and on-edge...
Early in Bell’s interview on The Sarah Fraser Show (below), the actor-musician explained that he was originally “cautious” about participating in Quiet on Set because he had previously been approached about doing another documentary. When he declined, the response was “unbelievable.”
“They said that people like me were the problem, and this is why things aren’t gonna change in the industry, because people like you won’t speak out and won’t come forward,” Bell explained about the previous project. “It was just all this shaming of me not wanting to be a part of their documentary. So I’ve always been cautious and on-edge...
- 3/23/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Drake Bell has spoken out in his first interview following the release of the ID docuseries, “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
In a new episode of “The Sarah Fraser Show” podcast, Bell shared his thoughts on Nickelodeon’s response to the documentary, in which the “Drake & Josh” star details his sexual abuse by dialogue and acting coach Brian Peck.
“There’s a very well-tailored response saying, ‘Learning about his trauma,’ because they couldn’t say that they didn’t know about this or what had happened, or anything,” Bell said. “So I think that was a really well-tailored response by probably some big attorney in Hollywood.”
“I find it pretty empty, their responses, because, I mean, they still show our shows, they still put our shows on,” he added. “And I have to pay for my own therapy, I have to figure out what — I mean if there was anything,...
In a new episode of “The Sarah Fraser Show” podcast, Bell shared his thoughts on Nickelodeon’s response to the documentary, in which the “Drake & Josh” star details his sexual abuse by dialogue and acting coach Brian Peck.
“There’s a very well-tailored response saying, ‘Learning about his trauma,’ because they couldn’t say that they didn’t know about this or what had happened, or anything,” Bell said. “So I think that was a really well-tailored response by probably some big attorney in Hollywood.”
“I find it pretty empty, their responses, because, I mean, they still show our shows, they still put our shows on,” he added. “And I have to pay for my own therapy, I have to figure out what — I mean if there was anything,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
Zoey 101 alum Alexa Nikolas, one of the Nickelodeon stars featured in Investigation Discovery’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, has responded to Dan Schneider’s commentary on the docuseries.
In a video shared this week to her YouTube page for Eat Predators, a movement created by Nikolas to end predatory behavior in the entertainment industry, the former child star reacted to Schneider voicing regret about his actions as a boss. Schneider served as producer and showrunner of various Nickelodeon shows including All That, The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh and Zoey 101.
Nikolas was 12 when she was cast on Zoey 101. She exited after two seasons in 2006, following what she describes below as a blowup from Schneider after the actress asked for him to mediate in her fraught dynamic with the series’ star, Jamie Lynn Spears.
“Watching over the past two nights was very difficult,...
In a video shared this week to her YouTube page for Eat Predators, a movement created by Nikolas to end predatory behavior in the entertainment industry, the former child star reacted to Schneider voicing regret about his actions as a boss. Schneider served as producer and showrunner of various Nickelodeon shows including All That, The Amanda Show, Drake & Josh and Zoey 101.
Nikolas was 12 when she was cast on Zoey 101. She exited after two seasons in 2006, following what she describes below as a blowup from Schneider after the actress asked for him to mediate in her fraught dynamic with the series’ star, Jamie Lynn Spears.
“Watching over the past two nights was very difficult,...
- 3/23/2024
- by Tatiana Tenreyro
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Josh Peck has broken his silence on Investigation Discovery’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries, which put his Drake & Josh co-star Drake Bell in the spotlight. The actor-musician revealed he had been sexually abused as a child by his dialogue coach while working at Nickelodeon.
“I finished the Quiet On Set documentary and took a few days to process it,” Josh Peck’s Instagram post began. “I reached out to Drake privately, but wanted to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world.”
He continued, “Children should be protected. Reliving this publicly is incredibly difficult, but I hope it can bring healing for the victims and their families as well as necessary change to our industry.”
Josh Peck’s statement comes the day after Bell asked his fans,...
“I finished the Quiet On Set documentary and took a few days to process it,” Josh Peck’s Instagram post began. “I reached out to Drake privately, but wanted to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world.”
He continued, “Children should be protected. Reliving this publicly is incredibly difficult, but I hope it can bring healing for the victims and their families as well as necessary change to our industry.”
Josh Peck’s statement comes the day after Bell asked his fans,...
- 3/22/2024
- by Christy Piña
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Dan Schneider, the renowned creator and executive producer of successful Nickelodeon shows such as The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh, responded to claims made about him in the documentary series Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.
In a 19-minute interview with iCarly‘s BooG!e, Schneider, who parted ways with Nickelodeon in 2018, addressed the allegations reported in the four-part Investigation Discovery series. He expressed remorse for his past behavior and extended apologies to those affected.
Schneider began by acknowledging that he had requested massages from female crew and cast members in the workplace. He recognized the inappropriateness of his actions and stated that he would never engage in such behavior today.
The former showrunner also discussed his temperament in the writers’ room and on set and acknowledged the characterization of his behavior as volatile, antagonistic and inappropriate. He firmly stated that no writer should ever feel...
In a 19-minute interview with iCarly‘s BooG!e, Schneider, who parted ways with Nickelodeon in 2018, addressed the allegations reported in the four-part Investigation Discovery series. He expressed remorse for his past behavior and extended apologies to those affected.
Schneider began by acknowledging that he had requested massages from female crew and cast members in the workplace. He recognized the inappropriateness of his actions and stated that he would never engage in such behavior today.
The former showrunner also discussed his temperament in the writers’ room and on set and acknowledged the characterization of his behavior as volatile, antagonistic and inappropriate. He firmly stated that no writer should ever feel...
- 3/22/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
Josh Peck is speaking out publicly for the first time since the revealing docu-series Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV aired.
The 37-year-old former Nickelodeon actor’s former co-star Drake Bell opened up about his sexual assault from a dialogue coach in the series, as well as more former Nick stars sharing experiences of toxic workplace environments.
In a new statement shared to Instagram, Josh shared his support for the survivors and his hope for change in the industry.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I finished Quiet On Set documentary and took a few days to process it,” the Drake & Josh actor wrote. “I reached out to Drake privately, but want to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world.”
“Children should be protected,” he continued. “Reliving this publicly is incredibly difficult,...
The 37-year-old former Nickelodeon actor’s former co-star Drake Bell opened up about his sexual assault from a dialogue coach in the series, as well as more former Nick stars sharing experiences of toxic workplace environments.
In a new statement shared to Instagram, Josh shared his support for the survivors and his hope for change in the industry.
Keep reading to find out more…
“I finished Quiet On Set documentary and took a few days to process it,” the Drake & Josh actor wrote. “I reached out to Drake privately, but want to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world.”
“Children should be protected,” he continued. “Reliving this publicly is incredibly difficult,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Just Jared
- Just Jared
Josh Peck is offering his “support for the survivors” — including his former co-star, Drake Bell — who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world” in the ID docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.
Bell, 37, revealed himself to be the minor at the center of Brian Peck’s 2004 conviction. Peck, who served as a dialogue coach at Nickelodeon and bears no relation to Josh Peck, appeared on episodes of All That and The Amanda Show, and was later convicted of a lewd act against a child and...
Bell, 37, revealed himself to be the minor at the center of Brian Peck’s 2004 conviction. Peck, who served as a dialogue coach at Nickelodeon and bears no relation to Josh Peck, appeared on episodes of All That and The Amanda Show, and was later convicted of a lewd act against a child and...
- 3/21/2024
- by Ryan Schwartz
- TVLine.com
Josh Peck has shared a statement on the abuse allegations made by Drake Bell in the documentary series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
Josh Peck and Bell starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom “Drake & Josh” from 2004 to 2007. In “Quiet on Set,” Bell alleged he was sexually assaulted by dialogue and acting coach Brian Peck (no relation to Josh), who worked on “All That” and “The Amanda Show” in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
Josh Peck wrote on Instagram: “I finished the ‘Quiet On Set’ documentary and took a few days to process it. I reached out to Drake privately, but want to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world. Children should be protected. Reliving this publicly is incredibly difficult, but I hope it can bring healing...
Josh Peck and Bell starred in the Nickelodeon sitcom “Drake & Josh” from 2004 to 2007. In “Quiet on Set,” Bell alleged he was sexually assaulted by dialogue and acting coach Brian Peck (no relation to Josh), who worked on “All That” and “The Amanda Show” in the late ’90s and early 2000s.
Josh Peck wrote on Instagram: “I finished the ‘Quiet On Set’ documentary and took a few days to process it. I reached out to Drake privately, but want to give my support for the survivors who were brave enough to share their stories of emotional and physical abuse on Nickelodeon sets with the world. Children should be protected. Reliving this publicly is incredibly difficult, but I hope it can bring healing...
- 3/21/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety Film + TV
The woman who played Drake Bell’s mom on the Nick show Drake & Josh is expressing sadness over his abuse claims at the hand of former dialogue coach Brian Peck.
Nancy Sullivan, who played Audrey Parker-Nichols in the comedy from 2004-07, wrote on Instagram about how it “broke my heart into a million pieces to hear just how much Drake was holding inside while we were working together.”
Bell worked with Brian Peck on Nickelodeon’s The Amanda Show from 1999-2002 before he went on to co-star opposite Sullivan and Josh Peck in Drake & Josh.
“I was both devastated and proud seeing the man he’s grown into sit down on camera and bravely tell his truth,” wrote Sullivan. “Past abuse doesn’t define us, and it has no right to rule our lives, I know that putting this burden down will free him in so many ways.
Nancy Sullivan, who played Audrey Parker-Nichols in the comedy from 2004-07, wrote on Instagram about how it “broke my heart into a million pieces to hear just how much Drake was holding inside while we were working together.”
Bell worked with Brian Peck on Nickelodeon’s The Amanda Show from 1999-2002 before he went on to co-star opposite Sullivan and Josh Peck in Drake & Josh.
“I was both devastated and proud seeing the man he’s grown into sit down on camera and bravely tell his truth,” wrote Sullivan. “Past abuse doesn’t define us, and it has no right to rule our lives, I know that putting this burden down will free him in so many ways.
- 3/21/2024
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’ Recirculated the Exploitative Material It Was Meant to Stop
Accused of fostering a dangerous and sexualizing workplace for kid actors when he was a lead creative at Nickelodeon, Dan Schneider is finally calling for cuts. It’s too bad the disturbing material the ex-showrunner claims he suddenly wants removed from old episodes of “The Amanda Show,” “All That,” and more problematic kids’ programs just re-aired over two nights at primetime on Investigation Discovery.
The sometimes-salacious true crime exposé “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” inadvertently raises an important ethical conundrum: In the name of exposing and confronting objectionable material, is it acceptable to air it again — even in documentary?
“It’s a complicated question,” activist Alexa Nikolas told IndieWire. The grown-up “Zoey 101” actress is one of numerous former child stars who spoke out about Schneider for the project. She’s also the founder of the Eat Predators movement, an initiative forged to end sexual abuse,...
The sometimes-salacious true crime exposé “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” inadvertently raises an important ethical conundrum: In the name of exposing and confronting objectionable material, is it acceptable to air it again — even in documentary?
“It’s a complicated question,” activist Alexa Nikolas told IndieWire. The grown-up “Zoey 101” actress is one of numerous former child stars who spoke out about Schneider for the project. She’s also the founder of the Eat Predators movement, an initiative forged to end sexual abuse,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Alison Foreman
- Indiewire
As shown in Monday night’s finale of Investigation Discovery’s “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV,” which is now streaming on Max, former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell recounts the time he attended the sentencing hearing for Brian Peck, his former dialogue coach who was convicted in 2004 for his crimes against Drake and ordered to register as a sex offender.
“It was a different time, so I think it was a little easier to go to and from a courthouse and not worry about Twitter that night or TMZ [paparazzi’s] being there,” Bell notes of the time period before the advent of social media and the immediacy for news and information from the masses. “I get to the courthouse [and] it was the most unbelievable thing I’d ever seen. His entire side of the courtroom was full…full. There were definitely some recognizable faces on that side of the room,...
“It was a different time, so I think it was a little easier to go to and from a courthouse and not worry about Twitter that night or TMZ [paparazzi’s] being there,” Bell notes of the time period before the advent of social media and the immediacy for news and information from the masses. “I get to the courthouse [and] it was the most unbelievable thing I’d ever seen. His entire side of the courtroom was full…full. There were definitely some recognizable faces on that side of the room,...
- 3/21/2024
- by Errol Lewis
- Soap Opera Network
Drake Bell has received an apology from former Nickelodeon star Devon Werkheiser after he and his co-stars from Ned’s Declassified School Survival Guide seemingly mocked the allegations raised in the docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.
Werkheiser and his Ned’s Declassified co-stars, Lindsey Shaw and Daniel Curtis, received backlash after going on TikTok Live and joking about the Investigation Discovery four-part series.
“Daniel, we told you never to speak about that. Get back in your hole, Daniel, and give me your holes!” Werkheiser is heard saying.
The actor tried to mend the situation, saying, “Sorry, we shouldn’t joke about this. We really shouldn’t. Our set was not like that.”
Werkheiser was referring to the allegations that former Nickelodeon stars lived under Dan Schneider’s reign for shows like All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh.
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Werkheiser and his Ned’s Declassified co-stars, Lindsey Shaw and Daniel Curtis, received backlash after going on TikTok Live and joking about the Investigation Discovery four-part series.
“Daniel, we told you never to speak about that. Get back in your hole, Daniel, and give me your holes!” Werkheiser is heard saying.
The actor tried to mend the situation, saying, “Sorry, we shouldn’t joke about this. We really shouldn’t. Our set was not like that.”
Werkheiser was referring to the allegations that former Nickelodeon stars lived under Dan Schneider’s reign for shows like All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh.
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- 3/21/2024
- by Armando Tinoco
- Deadline Film + TV
Drake Bell shared that his Drake & Josh co-star Josh Peck has “reached out” to him, offering support after he revealed in Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV that he was abused.
In the harrowing four-part ID docuseries, the actor-musician shared his story of alleged abuse by his former dialogue coach, Brian Peck, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a Nickelodeon child actor in 2004. Viewers have now learned that Bell, who was a minor at 15 years of age at the time, was at the center of that criminal case and conviction.
Following the revelations about allegations of abuse, some fans took to Josh Peck’s social media to criticize him for staying silent. After Bell’s stint on The Amanda Show from 1999 to 2002, he later starred alongside Josh Peck in the popular Nickelodeon show, Drake & Josh, for four seasons from 2004 to 2007.
“The silence is so loud Josh.
In the harrowing four-part ID docuseries, the actor-musician shared his story of alleged abuse by his former dialogue coach, Brian Peck, who was convicted of sexually assaulting a Nickelodeon child actor in 2004. Viewers have now learned that Bell, who was a minor at 15 years of age at the time, was at the center of that criminal case and conviction.
Following the revelations about allegations of abuse, some fans took to Josh Peck’s social media to criticize him for staying silent. After Bell’s stint on The Amanda Show from 1999 to 2002, he later starred alongside Josh Peck in the popular Nickelodeon show, Drake & Josh, for four seasons from 2004 to 2007.
“The silence is so loud Josh.
- 3/20/2024
- by Carly Thomas
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Drake Bell has taken to social media to inform fans that his Nickelodeon co-star Josh Peck has reached out to him in private about the abuse allegations Bell made in the documentary series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.”
Josh Peck starred in the sitcom “Drake & Josh” alongside Bell, who in the docuseries alleged he was sexually assaulted by Nickelodeon dialogue and acting coach Brian Peck (no relation to Josh) in the early 2000s.
After “Quiet on Set” debuted on Max, Josh Peck posted a social media video littered with comments demanding he speak out about his co-stars’ allegations, as TMZ reported.
“I just want to clear something up. I’ve noticed a lot of comments on some of Josh’s TikToks and some of his posts,” Bell said in a video posted to TikTok. “I just want to let you guys know that this is...
Josh Peck starred in the sitcom “Drake & Josh” alongside Bell, who in the docuseries alleged he was sexually assaulted by Nickelodeon dialogue and acting coach Brian Peck (no relation to Josh) in the early 2000s.
After “Quiet on Set” debuted on Max, Josh Peck posted a social media video littered with comments demanding he speak out about his co-stars’ allegations, as TMZ reported.
“I just want to clear something up. I’ve noticed a lot of comments on some of Josh’s TikToks and some of his posts,” Bell said in a video posted to TikTok. “I just want to let you guys know that this is...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ethan Shanfeld
- Variety Film + TV
Brian Peck and Dan Schneider’s careers are undoubtedly going up in flames after the revelations made in Investigation Discovery’s docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV. The four-part docuseries, featuring cast members, writers, and crew from Schneider’s popular Nickelodeon shows, sheds light on the toxic environment on the sets of children’s TV shows.
Brian Peck in All That
By now, it is clear that behind the camera flashes, things are not quite as shiny as they may seem. In 2003, voice coach and actor Peck was convicted of child s*xual abuse. At the time, the identity of the minor was not revealed. In Quiet on Set, the victim revealed his identity. Further, he also shed light on a major detail regarding the case.
Brian Peck’s Victim Made a Shocking Revelation in Quite on Set
Drake Bell in Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh...
Brian Peck in All That
By now, it is clear that behind the camera flashes, things are not quite as shiny as they may seem. In 2003, voice coach and actor Peck was convicted of child s*xual abuse. At the time, the identity of the minor was not revealed. In Quiet on Set, the victim revealed his identity. Further, he also shed light on a major detail regarding the case.
Brian Peck’s Victim Made a Shocking Revelation in Quite on Set
Drake Bell in Merry Christmas, Drake & Josh...
- 3/20/2024
- by Ankita
- FandomWire
Ariana Grande’s career has been an interesting one as she has constantly shifted mediums and avenues to showcase her talent. She might be a multi-Grammy award-winning pop artist now but she had humble beginnings like many other artists. While music was her passion, she debuted on Broadway with the musical 13 in 2008.
Ariana Grande in the music video for We Can’t Be Friends
She then went on to star as Cat Valentine in the popular Nickelodeon show Victorious alongside Victoria Justice and Elizabeth Gillies. Amidst reports of several accusations of alleged harassment (via Insider) behind the scenes against series creator Dan Schneider, a disturbing video featuring Grande has surfaced after it was included in a new documentary focusing on Schneider’s past misdeeds.
New Disturbing Viral Video Shows Ariana Grande Being Se*ualized at Nickelodeon
Ariana Grande as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon show Victorious
Dan Schneider has been...
Ariana Grande in the music video for We Can’t Be Friends
She then went on to star as Cat Valentine in the popular Nickelodeon show Victorious alongside Victoria Justice and Elizabeth Gillies. Amidst reports of several accusations of alleged harassment (via Insider) behind the scenes against series creator Dan Schneider, a disturbing video featuring Grande has surfaced after it was included in a new documentary focusing on Schneider’s past misdeeds.
New Disturbing Viral Video Shows Ariana Grande Being Se*ualized at Nickelodeon
Ariana Grande as Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon show Victorious
Dan Schneider has been...
- 3/20/2024
- by Rahul Thokchom
- FandomWire
Having the Nickelodeon channel on your television was a dream for many children and pre-teens thanks to the array of fun and light-hearted television shows on there. From Ariana Grande’s Victorious and Sam & Cat to Drake Bell’s Drake & Josh, the shows were simply a treat to watch for the young audience. However, just how “fun and light-hearted” were they after all?
Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh
Over the years, the producer, writer, and actor for Nickelodeon, Dan Schneider, has been accused of being highly inappropriate with the child actors on the sets. Time and again, former Nickelodeon actors have spoken up about Dan Schneider, and now, a new documentary takes viewers deeper into the controversies, including the countless times when Ariana Grande was made to do questionable scenes during her time on the channel.
Ariana Grande’s Highly Inappropriate Nickelodeon Moments Ariana Grande’s Cat Valentine pours...
Nickelodeon’s Drake & Josh
Over the years, the producer, writer, and actor for Nickelodeon, Dan Schneider, has been accused of being highly inappropriate with the child actors on the sets. Time and again, former Nickelodeon actors have spoken up about Dan Schneider, and now, a new documentary takes viewers deeper into the controversies, including the countless times when Ariana Grande was made to do questionable scenes during her time on the channel.
Ariana Grande’s Highly Inappropriate Nickelodeon Moments Ariana Grande’s Cat Valentine pours...
- 3/20/2024
- by Mishkaat Khan
- FandomWire
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