‎Quiet on Set:The Dark Side of Kids TV - Apple TV

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A docu-series that uncovers the toxic culture behind some of the most iconic children's shows of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Documentary · 2024 · 44 min

EPISODE 1

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.

41 min · 17 Mar 2024
EPISODE 2

Hidden in Plain Sight

A look at accusations concerning showrunner Dan Schneider, including a toxic workplace for female writers and two crew members' arrests for child abuse.

41 min · 17 Mar 2024
EPISODE 3

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.

41 min · 18 Mar 2024
EPISODE 4

Too Close to the Sun

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 boiling point.

41 min · 17 Mar 2024
EPISODE 5

Breaking the Silence

Discover the untold story of the toxic and abusive environment inside '90s kids' TV. With 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.

39 min · 1 Apr 2024