The allegations towards Dan Schneider and his time at Nickelodeon are on the middle of an upcoming docuseries.
Investigation Discovery launched a trailer for Quiet on Set: The Darkish Facet of Youngsters TV on Thursday, February 8, which featured appearances from All That forged members Giovonnie Samuels, Kyle Sullivan and Bryan Hearne. In accordance with the synopsis, Quiet on Set “reveals an insidious atmosphere rife with allegations of abuse, sexism, racism, and inappropriate dynamics with its underage stars and crew.”
Within the video, an unnamed former Nickelodeon worker in contrast working with Schneider to an “abusive” relationship. One other particular person recalled submitting complaints towards the chief producer for gender discrimination, making a hostile work atmosphere and harassment.
Schneider, who’s the founder and co-president of manufacturing firm Schneider’s Bakery, has helped create, write and produce hit sketch exhibits together with All That, Drake & Josh, iCarly, Sam & Cat, The Amanda Present, Victorious and Zoey 101. His tasks helped launch the careers of Ariana Grande, Miranda Cosgrove, Amanda Bynes, Drake Bell, Josh Peck, Jamie Lynn Spears and extra.
After being accused of inappropriate misconduct throughout his time at Nickelodeon, Schneider parted methods with the community in 2018.
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“Following many conversations collectively about subsequent instructions and future alternatives, Nickelodeon and our longtime inventive accomplice Dan Schneider/Schneider’s Bakery have agreed to not lengthen the present deal,” the community mentioned in a press release on the time.
Schneider later denied any allegations towards him, telling The New York Instances in July 2021, “The comedy was completely harmless. I by no means interacted with actors in any manner, texting or in any other case, that ought to make anybody uncomfortable.”
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The upcoming docuseries options accusations from former staff concerning the alleged “poisonous atmosphere” created on set by Schneider.
A rep for Schneider addressed the allegations in a press release, telling Us Weekly, “Dan cared concerning the children on his exhibits even when generally their very own households sadly didn’t. He understood what they have been going by way of and he was their greatest champion. The very fact is most of the children on these exhibits are put within the untenable place of changing into the breadwinner for his or her household and the strain that comes together with that. Add on high of that the difficulties of rising up and having to take action underneath the highlight whereas working a demanding job, all as a baby. That’s the reason there are numerous ranges of requirements, executives, legal professionals, lecturers and oldsters in all places, on a regular basis, on each set, on daily basis. Nonetheless, it’s nonetheless a tough place to be a child and no one knew that higher than Dan.”
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Quiet on Set additionally deal with three different males, who’re known as “predators” within the trailer, that briefly labored at Nickelodeon.
One of many males is Brian Peck, who appeared in episodes of All That and The Amanda Present. He was satisfied in 2004 of a lewd act towards a baby and oral copulation of an individual underneath 16.
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“Dan’s therapy of individuals on his exhibits was an open secret,” claimed one other unnamed particular person featured within the trailer.
Quiet on Set: The Darkish Facet of Youngsters TV is about to air on ID Sunday, March 17, and Monday, March 18, at 9 p.m. ET.
