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.
Written by Sophie and last updated on mar 26, 2024.
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Child stars and crew face on-set abuse as Dan Schneider builds a TV empire.
The episode was rated 7.33 from 54 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.43 from 23 votes.
As Dan's power grows, child actors contend with a startling revelation.
The episode was rated 7.56 from 41 votes.
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.
The episode was rated 7.87 from 23 votes.
