‘Quiet on Set’ directors discuss ‘mind-blowing’ reaction to the series ahead of bonus episode
“Quiet on Set,” the four-part Investigation Discovery series that explores the toxic work environment on several Nickelodeon shows and the alleged abuse child stars endured while working on them, captured the attention of millions.
Following the premiere in March, many viewers who were raised on the network’s programs flooded social media with posts about the disturbing allegations brought forth in the documentary and the resurfaced clips of child actors engaging in jokes that were racially charged, had sexual undertones or were inappropriate in other ways.
Following the overwhelming response, Investigation Discovery greenlit a fifth episode of the series, titled “Quiet on Set: Breaking the Silence,” that will air Sunday at 8 p.m. ET; it will also be available to stream on Max. The new episode will feature previous participants, including Drake Bell; Giovonnie Samuels; Bryan Hearne and Hearne’s mother, Tracey Brown; as well as an interview with “All That” cast member Shane Lyons, who was not in the original episodes. The conversation will be led by journalist Soledad O’Brien.
The episode will continue the discussion about conditions on the sets of Nickelodeon hits like was involved in. The series explores Schneider’s behavior and management style on the sets of these shows that interviewees described as inappropriate for children, mean-spirited and discriminatory. It also details allegations of abuse by former employees, including Brian Peck and Jason Handy, who both worked on Schneider’s shows at Nickelodeon.
