‘Quiet On Set’ Receives Two Emmy Nominations

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As a dedicated fan of true crime documentaries and someone who closely follows the entertainment industry, I am absolutely thrilled to witness the recognition Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV has received through its two Emmy nominations. This docuseries, which delves into the toxic environment allegations surrounding prolific producer Dan Schneider and popular Nickelodeon shows, has truly captured my attention with its shocking revelations.

The documentary series “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” on Investigation Discovery, which explores allegations of toxic work environments surrounding popular Nickelodeon shows produced by Dan Schneider, has been recognized with two Emmy nominations.

As a passionate fan of documentaries, I’m thrilled to see these exceptional productions vying for the best documentary or nonfiction series award. Among them are “Beckham,” which takes us on an intimate journey through David Beckham’s life and career; “The Jinx – Part Two,” where Robert Durst’s apparent confession from part one is explored further; the captivating “STAX: Soulsville U.S.A.”, which delves deep into the rich history of Tennessee soul music; and lastly, “Telemarketers.” In this series, we follow two dedicated employees who uncover the dark truths behind their call center jobs and bravely attempt to shed light on the telemarketing industry.

In the mix for best picture editing in a nonfiction program were “Quiet on Set,” along with contenders such as “Beckham,” “The Jinx – Part Two,” “Jim Henson: The Idea Man,” “Escaping Twin Flames,” “Albert Brooks: Defending My Life,” and “Steve! (Martin) A Documentary in 2 Pieces.”

In March, the docuseries made its debut on Max with an enormous number of viewers. One of the most startling disclosures uncovered Drake Bell as the hitherto unknown kid actor, who was claimed to have been sexually abused by Brian Peck. Peck, a former cast member of “All That” and “The Amanda Show,” was previously convicted for child sexual abuse in 2004.

Previously employed writers at Nickelodeon, Christy Stratton and Jenny Kilgen, claimed that Schneider, their supervisor on “The Amanda Show,” engaged in unsuitable conduct towards them.

Schneider, according to Kilgen’s accusations, would display pornography on his office computer and ask for massages from writers in return for showcasing their sketches. Furthermore, he allegedly asked Stratton to act out sexual acts during work hours, which she found deeply disturbing and inappropriate.

The Emmy nominations for “Quiet on Set” were announced just two months after Schneider filed a lawsuit against ID alleging they defamed him by insinuating he had sexually abused child actors while working at Nickelodeon. In the legal complaint, Schneder described the documentary as an attack on his reputation. He emphasized that he was unaware of any abuse committed by two individuals who had previously worked at Nickelodeon during his tenure there, and he himself was not a perpetrator of child sexual abuse.

Additionally, Schneider expressed worries about being falsely accused by producers for inappropriately sexualizing child actors through controversial footage in his shows. He firmly believed that these producers knowingly spread false information about him with harmful intent.

Schneider issued an apology for his past inappropriate actions in a YouTube video. He acknowledged his mistakes, including asking women in the office for massages, stating, “I now realize this was not acceptable behavior. I regret putting anyone in such uncomfortable situations and deeply apologize to those affected.”

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2024-07-18 00:55