"Former Nickelodeon Stars Speak Out on Abuse and Dark Side of Showbiz"

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The docuseries "Quiet on Set" delves into abuse and toxic behavior at Nickelodeon, featuring former star Drake Bell's account of being abused by a Nickelodeon employee, as well as allegations against show creator Dan Schneider. The series presents interviews with former staffers and details assertions of toxic behavior, including devaluing female staff writers, favoritism among young actors, and troubling sexual innuendoes in children's programming. The emotional testimonies shed light on the dark side of creating kids TV and raise questions about how child actors are treated in the industry.
Topics:entertainment#abuse-allegations#child-actors#dan-schneider#entertainment#nickelodeon#toxic-work-environment
- In 'Quiet on Set,' former child stars open up about abuse at Nickelodeon NPR
- Where Is Dan Schneider Now? All About the Nickelodeon Creator Mentioned in 'Quiet on Set' PEOPLE
- Drake Bell Details Sexual Assault and ‘Extensive’ Abuse at 15 by Brian Peck, Explains ‘Self-Destructive Behavior’ That Followed Variety
- Nickelodeon Nightmare: Docuseries Further Exposes Showrunner Dan Schneider’s Dark Side Rolling Stone
- Ex-Nickelodeon child stars speaking out ahead of 'Quiet on Set' doc USA TODAY
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