Former Drake & Josh star, Drake Bell, discusses his experience of sexual abuse in the entertainment industry, while the docuseries 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV' exposes allegations of sexual harassment and manipulation by a top showrunner in Nickelodeon. The podcast delves into the broader conversation surrounding the protection of child actors in the entertainment industry.
Exposes sexual harassment in kids TV industry by powerful figures like Dan Schneider.
Raises concerns about psychological impact on child actors and need for industry reform.
Deep dives
Exposing the Dark Side of Kids' TV Industry
The podcast delves into the exploitative and abusive working conditions faced by young stars in the kids' TV industry, focusing on allegations of sexual harassment and manipulation by powerful figures like showrunner Dan Schneider at networks like Nickelodeon.
Impact of Abuse on Child Performers
The discussion extends to address the psychological and emotional impact of abusive experiences on child performers, such as former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell's revelations of sexual abuse and the immense pressures faced by young actors to comply with damaging situations for the sake of their careers.
Revisiting Child Performer Protections
Reflecting on the broader issues of child performers' well-being, the podcast raises questions about the necessity of child actors in the entertainment industry, suggesting a reconsideration of the practices surrounding child performers and exploring alternatives like animated content as a safer creative outlet.
The new docuseries Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV examines the working environment of the young stars who fueled Nickelodeon's rise. The series pays close attention to allegations of sexual harassment, manipulation, and other problematic behavior by Dan Schneider, who was in charge of shows like iCarly, Sam & Cat, and All That. And Drake & Josh star Drake Bell talks publicly for the first time about the sexual abuse and assault he says he experienced at the hands of his dialogue coach. Today, we talk about the series and how it fits into a larger conversation about protecting kids who work in entertainment.