The documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” reveals shocking allegations against former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider.
This controversial documentary exposes the abuse and toxic culture behind some of the most popular children’s shows, including ‘Drake & Josh’, ‘The Amanda Show’ and ‘Zoey 101’.
Dan Schneider apologizes after revelations in documentary ‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’
The documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” shows the working environment experienced during the taping of several Nickelodeon series, where former employees accused Dan Schneider of the unpleasant treatment they experienced.
Jenny Kilgen, a former writer for “The Amanda Show,” said Snyder made sexual jokes and inappropriate comments in the writers’ room. Additionally, other former employees described a hostile and abusive work environment where they feared retaliation if they opposed Schneider or stood up for their rights.
“Drake & Josh” actor Drake Bell and “Zoey 101” star Alexa Nikolas also gave their testimonies and their interviews have gone viral.
Although he was not involved in the documentary, Dan Schneider decided to address the allegations and acknowledged that some of his behavior was not right.
Via his YouTube channel, Dan spoke with BooG!E (T-Bo on ‘iCarly’), who moderated the interview that many netizens didn’t like, which already has 1.5 million views.
In a nearly 20-minute video posted on his YouTube channel, Snyder spoke about his controversial past and apologized for his behavior.
Alexa Nikolas reacts to Dan Schneider’s apology
After Dan Schneider’s apology video went viral, Alexa Nikolas, former Nickelodeon star who worked with him on the series ‘Zoey 101’, didn’t stay silent and reacted to the said video on her YouTube channel.
Alexa Nikolas, who has protested and on social networks has not remained silent in the face of this situation, let her followers know that the former producer should personally apologize to each of those affected, as an effort to change the his past.
The actress, who was cast as Nicole from ‘Zoey 101’ when she was 12, said the producer felt nothing and was unaware of the damage it would have caused.
Source: univision
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