At one time, Nickelodeon was, right next to Disney, the second most popular television channel dedicated to the youngest audience. The station gained its reputation even before streaming services and social networking sites such as Tik Tok or YouTube appeared on the media market. Nickelodeon set new trends and shaped the point of view of the youth who grew up with it. In many situations, appearing in the productions of the television giant was a gateway to the world of a great career. This happened, among others, with Amanda Bynes, Ariana Grande and Drake Bell.
The dark backstage of Nickelodeon
Unfortunately, Nickelodeon also had, as it later turned out, its dark side, which both the stars themselves and the international media remained silent about for many years. The documentary “Silence on the Set” revealed the station’s alleged abuses and misconduct. The main character of the documentary is Dan Schneider, the producer responsible for such programs as “iCarly” and “Zoey 101”. He is the one who the crew accuses of creating a hostile work environment and sexualizing child actors.
The HBO Max documentary met with opposition from Dan Schneider himself, who sued the creators of “Silence on the Set” for defamation. The producer believes that the narrative in the series is “intentionally defamatory” and that he is portrayed in the production as a sexual torturer.
In addition to Dan Schneider, the creators of “Silence on the Set” mention Brian Peck, who cooperates with the station as an acting coach. The man was arrested in 2003. He received 11 charges in connection with contact with minors. A similar fate also befell Jason Michael Handy, a producer’s assistant, who was arrested and charged with having sexual intercourse with a child under 14 years of age.
Source: Gazeta
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