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Drake Bell's Abuse Allegations Shed Light on Dark Side of Kids' TV

Nickelodeon's Dan Schneider and Drake Bell speak out on the industry's hidden abuse, revealing personal and systemic challenges.

  • Dan Schneider, creator of Nickelodeon's 'Drake & Josh', breaks down discussing the sexual abuse Drake Bell faced from dialogue coach Brian Peck.
  • Drake Bell maintains innocence in child endangerment case, claiming financial devastation led him to plead guilty.
  • Investigations reveal no evidence of inappropriate pictures in Bell's case, despite grooming allegations.
  • Bell opens up about his own 'extensive' sexual abuse by Brian Peck, previously convicted of abusing a minor.
  • The 'Quiet on Set' docuseries highlights the dark side of kids' TV, featuring stories of abuse from former child stars.
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