Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV

Synopsis

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

First Air Date: 2024-03-17

Last Air Date: 2024-04-07

Number of Seasons: 1

Number of Episodes: 5

Networks: Investigation Discovery

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Top Cast

Giovonnie Samuels as Self - Cast Member, All That
Rick Ellis as Self - Writer / Founder, AllYourScreen.com
Scaachi Koul as Self - Culture Writer
Kate Taylor as Self - Journalist, Business Insider
Raquel Lee as Self - Cast Member, The Amanda Show
Bryan Hearne as Self - Cast Member, All That
Drake Bell as Self - Cast Member, The Amanda Show and Drake & Josh
Alexa Nikolas as Self - Cast Member, Zoey 101
Leon Frierson as Self - Cast Member, All That
Katrina Johnson as Self - Cast Member, All That

Seasons

Miniseries (2024)

No overview available for this season.

Episodes:

Ep. 1: Rising Stars, Rising Questions (2024-03-17)

Child stars and crew face on-set abuse as Dan Schneider builds a TV empire.
Ep. 2: Hidden in Plain Sight (2024-03-17)

As Dan's power grows, child actors contend with a startling revelation.
Ep. 3: The Darkest Secret (2024-03-18)

A former child star reveals how he survived abuse by his acting coach.
Ep. 4: Too Close to the Sun (2024-03-18)

Dan Schneider's power grows, raising concerns that hit a boiling point.
Ep. 5: Breaking the Silence (2024-04-07)

Former Nickelodeon stars discuss TV's dark side with host Soledad O'Brien.