Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
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202460 minEnded

Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

Network:Investigation Discovery

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S01E05 - "Breaking the Silence"

Aired on Apr 8, 2024, 12:00 AM

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Series such as ‘All That' and ‘The Amanda Show,' among others, were obsessively consumed by children across the country and defined comedy for a generation. But behind the upbeat onscreen presence on these shows with questionable jokes and over-the-top sketches, ‘Quiet on Set' reveals an insidious environment rife with allegations of abuse, sexism, racism, and inappropriate dynamics with its underage stars and crew.

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Status
Ended
Language
English
Runtime
60 min
Premiered
March 17, 2024
Ended
April 7, 2024
Schedule
Monday, Sunday at 9:00 PM

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Episodes (1 Season · 5 Episodes)

Rising Stars, Rising Questions

In the 1990s, a new creator emerges at Nickelodeon, showrunner Dan Schneider, who brings laughter and mentorship to kids' TV. He champions young talent like Amanda Bynes, but behind the scenes, some female writers face a toxic and sexist environment.

Mar 17, 2024

60 min

Hidden in Plain Sight

Dan Schneider's relationship with his star Amanda Bynes hits a breaking point as new child actors confront uncomfortable scenes and power dynamics until they face a startling revelation that two of their crew members prey on kids they met on set.

Mar 17, 2024

60 min

The Darkest Secret

A former child-star reveals how he survived abuse at the hands of his acting coach; the harrowing account traces how he met his abuser on set, the ways this coach upended the child's family and the challenges faced when the actor sought out police.  

Mar 18, 2024

60 min

Too Close to the Sun

An abuser goes to jail but gets support from big names in Hollywood. Meanwhile, Dan Schneider's power at the network grows, raising questions about the content and his treatment of the cast and crew. Eventually, tensions boil over.

Mar 18, 2024

60 min

Breaking the Silence

The untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV; hearing harrowing accounts from former child stars and crew who probe the balance of power in the industry and reveal an era that inflicted lasting wounds still felt today.

Apr 7, 2024

60 min

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