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'Quiet on Set': Key takeaways from the documentary series' bonus episode

Drake Bell attends Thirst Project's 10th Annual Thirst Gala at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Sept. 28, 2019 in Beverly Hills, California.

When "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" premiered last month, the four-part documentary detailing the alleged abuse and discrimination behind some of Nickelodeon's most beloved shows, the response was overwhelming.

It detailed disturbing child sexual abuse cases involving two crew members on creator Dan Schneider's shows and included a bombshell interview with Drake Bell, former star of the series "Drake & Josh," who says he was abused by Brian Peck, a dialogue coach. (Peck was convicted in 2004.)

"Quiet on Set" also featured interviews with other former child actors, parents and crew members who accuse Schneider of sexist and racist behavior and of writing inappropriate adult-themed

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