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The Quiet On Set documentary has levied several allegations against dialogue coach Brian Peck and Nickelodeon show creator Dan Schneider leaving the television industry shaken.
On Sunday the first two episodes of the four-part documentary aired on Investigation Discovery, with the final two set to air today at 9pm Pacific Time.
The series unearthed disturbing claims regarding toxic workplace environments and inappropriate behaviour on popular Nickelodeon shows created and produced by Dan Schneider.
Brian Peck, who worked as a dialogue coach on Schneider's shows such as All That and The Amanda Show was sentenced to 16 months for child abuse in 2004.
For the first time ever, it has emerged that the John Doe involved in the case was child actor Drake Bell, who featured on the hit show Drake & Josh.
The four-part ID series has left the children's television world shaken unearthing several allegations against Nickelodeon show creator Dan Schneider (pictured 2015)
It was also revealed that Brian Peck (pictured in 2012) - who worked under Dan Schneider on several of his shows - had sexually abused a child star
The directors of the bombshell documentary revealed they began to dig deeper into the man who created hit shows such as iCarly, The Amanda Show, Victorious, All That and Sam and Cat after disturbing videos began emerging online.
Director Mary Robertson said her curiosity was sparked after seeing compilation clips online that showed pop-star Ariana Grande - who featured on multiple Dan Schneider shows - pouring water on herself in a sexually suggestive manner.
She told Variety: 'We also saw in those clips, girls appearing on Dan’s shows would receive a squirt of a viscous liquid on their face.
'There were a lot of questions that were circulating online certainly around the conditions under which these videos were made.'
Following this, Mary and her co-director Emma Schwartz came across Business Insider's article about Schneider's prominent influence at Nickelodeon, detailing the experiences of 12 anonymous sources from behind the scenes.
After partnering with Business Insider journalist Kate Taylor, the directors dug further into the issue unearthing sources who had never spoken out before.
They said how there was a much 'bigger story' to be uncovered about the environment perpetuated on the set of children's television shows.
Emma added: 'Many people, even people who didn’t want to speak publicly would say, “I’m really glad you’re doing this. I think this deserves attention.'
As Quiet On Set pulls back the curtain to reveal what happens behind the scenes on children's TV, Dailymail.com takes a look at the five biggest bombshells uncovered by the shocking documentary.
Drake Bell comes forward to claim he’s the John Doe victim in Brian Peck’s child abuse case
Perhaps one of the biggest bombshell revealed on the documentary, was when Drake Bell (pictured) coming forward as the John Doe victim in the Brian Peck child abuse case
Bell, who featured on the hit TV show Drake & Josh, said the abuse he experienced at the hands of the dialogue coach became 'pretty brutal' (pictured right to left: Drake Bell and Josh Peck)
Perhaps one of the biggest bombshell revealed on the documentary, was when Drake Bell coming forward as the John Doe victim in the Brian Peck child abuse case.
In 2004, the dialogue coach who worked under Schneider in shows such as All That and The Amanda Show, was sentenced to 16 months in prison for child sexual abuse.
Peck, 63, who portrayed roles such as Pickle Guy on All That, pled no contest to apiece of lewd act upon a child 14 or 15 by a person 10 year or older.
He also pled no contest to oral copulation of a person under the age of 16, according to sentencing documents.
Following his conviction, he was also required to register as a child sex offender.
During the documentary, Drake Bell waived his anonymity and revealed he was abused by the acting coach as a child.
Sharing for the first time publicly that the dialogue coach sexually abused him, Bell told Quiet On Set: 'I've never talked about this outside of therapy.'
The documentary details the abuse which occurred by documents from the charges filed against Peck.
The Drake & Josh star did not want to delve into detail about his abuse on camera.
'The abuse was extensive and it got pretty brutal,' Bell said.
When told by a producer not to feel pressure to share anything he would feel uncomfortable with, Bell replied:
'Why don't you think of the worst stuff someone can do to somebody as a sexual assault and that'll answer your question. I don't know how else to put it.'
In 2004, the dialogue coach (pictured) who worked under Schneider in shows such as All That and The Amanda show, was sentenced to 16 months in prison for child sexual abuse
According to Bell, Peck created a divide between him and his father, Joe, who was also his manager so that he could spend time alone with the then-teenager (pictured: Drake Bell in 2019)
In the series, Bell said that Peck created a divide between him and his father, Joe, who was also his manager.
The actor said Peck did this so that he could spend more time alone with the with him.
The dialogue coach would regularly drive the youngster, who featured on The Amanda Show, before eventually bagging his own show Drake & Josh, to auditions.
Peck would then have him stay at his house, citing that it was too late to take Bell home.
Bell recalled how one night he was awoken by Peck sexually assaulting him.
'I froze and was in complete shock and had no idea what to do or how to react and I had no idea how to get out of the situation.' Bell said.
The actor remembered Peck apologizing afterwards however the abuse only continued.
Bell told no one about what was happening, but the mother of his then-girlfriend noticed something wasn't right with the teenager and took him to therapy.
The youngster feared that if he spoke out against the dialogue coach that his career would be cut short.
However the situation eventually came to a head and the young child star 'exploded' confessing everything to his mother.
After she quickly informed police, the teenager was forced to recall the abuse in 'excruciating' detail to detectives.
The authorities instructed the young man to contact Peck, who gave a 'full-on confession' whilst they eavesdropped.
Peck was then taken into custody on August 20, 2003.
Following the revelation, Nickelodeon told NBC news: 'Now that Drake Bell has disclosed his identity as the plaintiff in the 2004 case.
'We are dismayed and saddened to learn of the trauma he has endured, and we commend and support the strength required to come forward.'
Following his release, Peck was hired by the Disney Channel to work on the popular show Suite Life of Zack and Cody.
Other actors sent letters supporting Brian Peck before his 2004 sentencing including James Marsden and Will Friedle
Drake Bell eventually 'exploded' and told his mother (pictured right in 2014) about the abuse who immediately contacted the police
Following Peck's arrest, Bell said he didn't hear much from his peers and that producer Schneider was 'the only person' he remembered being there for him.
Although Schneider may have extended his support to the young actor, several actors in Hollywood sent letters in support of Brian Peck before his sentencing.
The details of child abuse case against Brian Peck remained sealed for years, however once they were opened 41 letters sent on the dialogue coach's behalf prior to his sentencing were uncovered.
Business Insider journalist Kate Taylor, who conducted an investigation piece into allegations against Dan Schneider in 2022, revealed the producer was not among those who wrote a letter.
However, the famous names in Hollywood who did, include Saturday Night Live comedian Taran Killam and Boy Meets World actors Rider Strong and Will Friedle.
27 Dresses actor James Marden as well as Growing Pains cast members Alan Thicke and Joanna Kerns were among those who wrote letters in support of the dialogue coach prior to his sentencing.
Quiet On Set quoted Marsden's letter, where the actor said that he had known the accused for 14
