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The world suddenly turned into a much cruel and cold place the moment theQuiet on Setdocuseries came out about the horrendous working conditions for children on the set of Nickelodeon shows. From racism to s*xual abuse and toxic workplace conditions, many former child actors and crew have spoken up on how the sets really were behind the happy facade of the many TV shows.
After shocking revelations about Amanda Bynes and Drake Bell’s heartbreaking story, another Nickelodeon star spoke up. Not included in the docuseries, Amber Frank has made a pretty disturbing allegation against Nickelodeon, which suffice to say will shock the fans even more.
Amber Frank Ones Up About Nickelodeon Sets
Over the years shows likeAll That, The Amanda Show, iCarly, Victorious, and more have been an integral part of every millennium child. Not only did these shows serve as entertainment but many of them had that look of a safe and happy environment that made them even more watchable while going through the turbulent teen life.
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Yet with the airing ofQuiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TVeverything seems to have changed. Not only did the cast and crew on set open up about how the studio failed to protect them, but Dan Schneider, former Producer, was referred to by many as allegedly being toxic and problematic.
But the biggest revelation was aboutAmanda Bynes‘salleged close relationship with Schneider, andDrake Bell‘srevelation of s*xual abuse he sufferedat the hands of his former dialogue coach, Brian Peck, who was later convicted and jailed. And now Amber Frank, from Nickelodeon’sThe Haunted Hathawaysrevealed through herInstagramstories what she experienced on set,
“Nickelodeon sent computers over to production when we were starting filming the show and when they were turned on there was child p*rn on them. Nobody was held accountable. There was no investigation…It’s beyond heartbreaking to know that a company that was employing children failed miserably at protecting them.”
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Just like how a single water drop can create endless ripples in the vast ocean, the airing ofQuiet on Sethas had the same effect. And it seems only time will tell the true magnitude of what went on the sets of many of our beloved Nickelodeon shows.
Meanwhile, Nickelodeon Responds To The Many Allegations
Right after the docuseries went viral, many other child actors not part of it spoke up about their experiences while on the set of countless Nickelodeon shows (seeEntertainment Weekly). WhileDan Schneiderreleased a statement toTHRand later posted a19-minute-long videoanswering andapologizing to the allegations, Nickelodeon had its own statement to give.
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“Though we cannot corroborate or negate allegations of behaviors from productions decades ago, Nickelodeon as a matter of policy investigates all formal complaints as part of our commitment to fostering a safe and professional workplace environment free of harassment or other kinds of inappropriate conduct. Our highest priorities are the well-being and best interests not just of our employees, casts and crew, but of all children, and we have adopted numerous safeguards over the years to help ensure we are living up to our own high standards and the expectations of our audience.”
Stated the network toBuzzFeed. While theQuiet on Setdocumentary would say otherwise, only time will tell how the allegations are dealt with or whether they will end up being brushed under the carpet.
Quiet on Setcan be streamed on Max,
Maria Sultan
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Maria Sultan is a dedicated News Content Writer at FandomWire. With over five years of professional experience and hundreds of published articles, she brings a wealth of expertise to her coverage of Marvel, K-dramas, and the latest on streaming platforms.Her work is not just about reporting news; it’s about providing insightful perspectives on the entertainment trends that matter most.
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