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entertainment1 year ago•3 min saved

Marc Summers Alleges 'Bait-and-Switch' by 'Quiet on Set' Producers

The co-directors of "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" are standing by their claim that they informed participants about the nature of the documentary, following allegations from former "Double Dare" host Marc Summers that he was "ambushed" during filming. Summers stated that he was not informed about the documentary's true nature prior to signing on and accused the directors of a "bait and switch." He claimed to have been shown disturbing footage and detailed his decision to walk away from the project, alleging that he was misled and that the moment of being "ambushed" was included in the documentary.

via Fox News|

#ambush #documentary #entertainment

tv-news1 year ago•3 min saved

Marc Summers Accuses 'Quiet on Set' Producers of Ambushing Him

The directors of "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" have denied Marc Summers' claim of being "ambushed" into appearing on the docuseries, stating that they are clear with each participant about the nature of their projects. Summers alleged that he was not informed about the true nature of the documentary, which delves into allegations from former Nickelodeon creator/producer Dan Schneider's reign and other sensitive topics. He claimed to have walked off the production after realizing the nature of the series, and his comments come just before the premiere of the bonus fifth episode, "Breaking the Silence," featuring interviews with former Nickelodeon stars.

via Hollywood Reporter|

#ambush #documentary #marc-summers

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

"Filmmakers Deny Marc Summers' Ambush Claim on 'Quiet on Set' Interview"

The filmmakers of "Quiet on Set" deny Marc Summers' claim of being ambushed and misleading interviewees, stating that they are clear with each participant about the nature of their projects. Summers alleges that he was misled about the docuseries' focus on exposing abuse allegations at Nickelodeon and claims he was ambushed during filming. Despite walking out, his partial interview was still used in the series. Summers has indicated that he may take action against the alleged unethical practices behind the docuseries, which has sparked further media commentary on the toxicity of child stardom in the early 2000s.

via IndieWire|

#allegations #documentary #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Marc Summers Walks Out of 'Quiet on Set' Interview, Alleges Producers Pulled "Bait-and-Switch"

Marc Summers, former Nickelodeon host, walked out of an interview for the documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" after feeling ambushed by producers who failed to disclose the documentary's focus on alleged toxic environments at Nickelodeon. Summers claimed he was misled about the content and left the set when he learned it would delve into allegations against Nickelodeon figures. He expressed frustration at being portrayed as knowledgeable about the alleged misconduct, stating that he never met the individuals involved.

via New York Post |

#child-actors #documentary #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Marc Summers Claims 'Quiet on Set' Producers Ambushed Him

Former Nickelodeon host Marc Summers walked out of an interview for ID's Quiet On Set docuseries after feeling ambushed by producers who failed to disclose the true nature of the documentary, which aimed to uncover the toxic culture behind children's shows at the network in the late 1990s and 2000s. Summers expressed frustration at being misled and emphasized that he had never met producer Dan Schneider, whose behavior the documentary was set to detail. The full interview will air on Friday, and a fifth episode of Quiet on Set featuring former Nickelodeon child stars, including Drake Bell, will premiere on Sunday.

via Yahoo Entertainment|

#dan-schneider #drake-bell #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Nickelodeon Host Marc Summers Walks Out of 'Quiet on Set' Interview, Alleges Ambush

Former Nickelodeon host Marc Summers walked out of an interview for ID's Quiet On Set docuseries after feeling ambushed by producers who failed to disclose the show's focus on uncovering the toxic culture behind children's TV shows at the network in the late 1990s and 2000s. Summers, who was initially told the interview was about Nickelodeon, was upset to learn about the documentary's content, including details about producer Dan Schneider's behavior and the sexual abuse Drake Bell suffered. Summers claims he was misled and that the producers acted unethically.

via Deadline|

#dan-schneider #drake-bell #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Marc Summers Accuses 'Quiet on Set' Producers of Ambushing Him During Nickelodeon Experience

Former Nickelodeon host Marc Summers accuses producers of "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" of ambushing him during an interview for the docuseries, claiming they did not disclose its focus on exposing allegations at Nickelodeon. Summers walked out of filming upon learning this but his partial interview was still used. The release of the docuseries has sparked discussions about the toxicity of child stardom, with other stars reflecting on their experiences and urging Nickelodeon to investigate further.

via IndieWire|

#child-stardom #dan-schneider #entertainment

entertainment1 year ago•2 min saved

Marc Summers Calls Out Documentary for Deceptive Interview Tactics

Marc Summers, former host of Nickelodeon's "Double Dare," claims he was misled about the nature of his interview for ID's documentary "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV," which exposes toxic behavior at the network. Summers says he was ambushed and shown footage of inappropriate scenes from Nickelodeon shows without prior knowledge, leading him to walk out of the interview. He asserts that he was deceived about the documentary's focus and his involvement, and is seeking resolution with the producers.

via Variety|

#controversy #documentary #entertainment

theater2 years ago•1 min saved

"Marc Summers: Double Dare Without the Green Slime"

Marc Summers, the former host of "Double Dare," is set to bring his solo show "The Life & Slimes of Marc Summers" to Off Broadway on Feb. 22 at New World Stages in Manhattan. The show will delve into his experiences at Nickelodeon and his impact on the network. At 72 years old, Summers still exudes the same exuberance that made him a familiar face to television viewers during his time as the host of the popular children's game show.

via The New York Times|

#double-dare #marc-summers #nickelodeon