Dan Schneider is taking legal action against those behind Quiet on Set as he claims that they have defamed him.
The documentary, which unearthed years of alleged abuse surrounding Nickelodeon productions including Drake & Josh, The Amanda Show, Zoey 101, and iCarly, placed Dan Schneider, the creator of these iconic childhood series, under the spotlight.
Allegations of inappropriate behaviors behind the scenes and disturbing claims of abuse, sexism, racism, and inappropriate dynamics between underage stars and crew members were brought to light by the docu-series.
Watch the trailer below:One of the most startling revelations in the documentary was Drake Bell's disclosure of being the John Doe victim in the Brian Peck child abuse case.
Peck, a dialogue coach who worked on shows like All That and The Amanda Show, was convicted of child sexual abuse in 2004, as reported by Today.
Despite the allegations made on the show, Scheider is now taking legal action against the producers.
In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, Schneider, 58, asserts that Quiet on Set's depiction of him constitutes a "hit job," suggesting he "sexually abused the children who worked on his television shows."
Schneider's complaint, obtained by USA TODAY, states: "While it is indisputable that two bona fide child sexual abusers worked on Nickelodeon shows, it is likewise indisputable that Schneider had no knowledge of their abuse, was not complicit in the abuse, condemned the abuse once it was discovered and, critically, was not a child sexual abuser himself."
"Defendants have destroyed Schneider’s reputation and legacy through the false statements and implications that Schneider is exactly that."
In a statement to USA TODAY, Schneider expressed his disappointment with the series, stating: "After seeing Quiet on Set and its trailer, and the reactions to them, I sadly have no choice but to take legal action against the people behind it."
He continued, "In their successful attempt to mislead viewers and increase ratings, they went beyond reporting the truth and falsely implied that I was involved in or facilitated horrific crimes for which actual child predators have been prosecuted and convicted."
He added: "I have no objection to anyone highlighting my failures as a boss, but it is wrong to mislead millions of people to the false conclusion that I was in any way involved in heinous acts like those committed by child predators.
"I owe it to myself, my family, and the many wonderful people involved in making these shows to set the record straight."
The filing added: "But one thing he is not - and the one thing that will forever mar his reputation and career both past and present - is a child sexual abuser."
