The revelations in ID’s Quiet on Set docuseries have been extraordinary, lifting the veil on a culture of toxicity and alleged abuse behind the scenes of some of the most popular kids’ television shows on Nickelodeon in the ’90s and early aughts. Many of the documented incidents took place in or around production on some specific shows, including The Amanda Show. Archival footage of the series’ lead, Amanda Bynes, is repeatedly revisited in the docuseries to showcase some of the controversial choices made by former producer Dan Schneider. For example, an editor on The Amanda Show, Karen Finley Thompson, said in the docuseries that she was disturbed by the tactile relationship between Schneider and the then-minor Bynes, including him accepting neck massages from her. In another instance, archival footage of appearing in a hot tub with Schneider for a promotional video he wrote was panned as a “sad and...
- 3/28/2024
- TV Insider
Investigation Discovery’s Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV, a four-part documentary series, dives deep into Nickelodeon’s producer Dan Schneider and the alleged horrific experiences of child stars and employees under his supervision.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
The show featured multiple interviews of former cast members, writers, and crew, who accused the TV mogul of abusive behavior. Some of the allegations thrown upon him include “abuse, s*xism, racism, and inappropriate dynamics with its underage stars and crew.”
Former Nickelodeon Editor Revealed Work Experience With Dan Schneider
In the documentary series produced by Investigation Discovery, former Nickelodeon editor Karyn Finley Thompson revealed her grueling experience working with Dan Schneider. Her portfolio included All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh.
“When I worked with Dan, I felt like the bar was always being risen, and I had to reach that bar.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
The show featured multiple interviews of former cast members, writers, and crew, who accused the TV mogul of abusive behavior. Some of the allegations thrown upon him include “abuse, s*xism, racism, and inappropriate dynamics with its underage stars and crew.”
Former Nickelodeon Editor Revealed Work Experience With Dan Schneider
In the documentary series produced by Investigation Discovery, former Nickelodeon editor Karyn Finley Thompson revealed her grueling experience working with Dan Schneider. Her portfolio included All That, The Amanda Show, and Drake & Josh.
“When I worked with Dan, I felt like the bar was always being risen, and I had to reach that bar.
- 3/19/2024
- by Ariane Cruz
- FandomWire
The land of showbiz and the entertainment industry might seem like a glorious fantasy land on the outside but is just as crazier and destructive on the inside. When it comes to child actors, the landscape is even harder to navigate. And Quiet on Set, the recent shocking docuseries about the sets of Nickelodeon proves just how troubling the environment was.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
The docuseries also have numerous allegations against Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider. After his close relationship with actress Amanda Bynes caught the attention of fans, many showed their support to the former child actress.
Quiet on Set Makes Some Shocking Revelations
Dan Schneider (Image via YouTube | Cooperbarneschannel)
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is not only a bombshell revelation but also depicts what child actors and women on film and TV sets have had to face for years.
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
The docuseries also have numerous allegations against Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider. After his close relationship with actress Amanda Bynes caught the attention of fans, many showed their support to the former child actress.
Quiet on Set Makes Some Shocking Revelations
Dan Schneider (Image via YouTube | Cooperbarneschannel)
Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV is not only a bombshell revelation but also depicts what child actors and women on film and TV sets have had to face for years.
- 3/19/2024
- by Maria Sultan
- FandomWire
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