Quiet on Set uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children’s shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s. Many people grew up watching Nickelodeon, and from watching at home, the Nickelodeon shows look like a happy environment, but behind the scenes, it’s another story. Quiet on Set shows the disturbing reality behind the scenes of Nickelodeon shows.
Episode one- In the 1990s, a new creator emerged at Nickelodeon: showrunner Dan Schneider. Schneider brings comedy to kids’ TV and mentors’ young talent like Amanda Bynes. But behind the scenes, some female writers face a toxic and sexist environment.
Episode two- There are accusations concerning Dan Schneider that are investigated, including a toxic workplace for female writers and two crew members who were arrested for child abuse.
Episode three- Former childhood star Drake Bell reveals how he survived abuse at the hands of his acting coach; the account traces how he met his abuser on Set, the way the coach turned the child’s family upside down and the challenges faced when the actor sought out the police.
Episode four- A former child star discusses surviving abuse at the hands of his acting coach, but a conviction doesn’t keep the coach away from kids’ TV; Dan Schneider’s power grows until it reaches a breaking point.
Episode five- The untold stories of toxicity and abuse inside 90s kids’ TV; hearing disturbing accounts from former childhood stars and crew who explore the balance of power in the industry and reveal things that leave wounds still felt current.
Quiet on Set shows interviews with Alexas Nicholas from Zoey 101, Nickelodeon host and producer Marc Summers, Kyle Sullivan, Katrina Johnson, Giovanni Samuel and Drake Bell.
