'Blue’s Clues’ Star Steve Burns Shares Emotions on ‘Quiet on Set’ Docuseries: A Heartfelt Response
Steve Burns, the beloved 'Blue’s Clues’ star, shares his poignant reaction to the revelations and narratives unveiled in the 'Quiet on Set' docuseries.
Blues Clues Star Steve Burns Reacts to Quiet on Set Docuseries
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Blue’s Clues star Steve Burns opened up about his thoughts on the Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV docuseries in a recent interview with Today.com.
In the interview published on Sunday, April 7, the 50-year-old actor shared, "I don’t have any particular insight into any of that. I’m coming to it much the same as anyone else, with horror and heartbreak. It’s just terrible to watch it unfold. I don’t know what else to say, other than that it’s heartbreaking."
Quiet on Set is a series where former child stars and crew members share their memories from working on popular Nickelodeon shows from the '90s and 2000s, such as All That and The Amanda Show.
The show mainly explores the impact that producer Dan Schneider had on the sets of his successful shows and his alleged role in creating a negative work environment.
Quiet on Set also brings attention to Drake Bell's claims of being sexually abused by dialogue coach Brian Peck, who was convicted in 2004 for assaulting a minor and sentenced to 16 months in prison. (It is important to note that Peck is not related to Bell's former costar Josh Peck.)
Steve Burns, known for his role as Steve in the beloved Nick Jr. show Blue's Clues from 1996 to 2002, pointed out that Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon programming had distinct differences.
"We're in New York, they're in L.A.," he explained. He emphasized that there was no connection between their shows and the work they were doing.
Among the participants in Quiet on Set were Bell and former All That cast members Katrina Johnson, Giovonnie Samuels, Kyle Sullivan, and Bryan Hearne. They talked about their time working at Nickelodeon and shared their experiences.
Blues Clues Star Steve Burns Reacts to Quiet on Set Docuseries
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While watching the docuseries, Burns expressed his empathy for all the alleged victims who are now having to relive the ordeal with Quiet on Set streaming on Max.
He shared, "It must be incredibly painful. The fact that this is now the topic of conversation everywhere just breaks my heart."
Schneider, 58, had left Nickelodeon in 2018 and had denied allegations of inappropriate conduct. Recently, he has acknowledged and addressed the allegations made by individuals who were part of the project.
In a YouTube video interview with iCarly alum BooG!e on March 19, Schneider expressed how challenging it was to watch the project over the past two nights. He admitted to facing his past behaviors, some of which he finds embarrassing and regrets. Schneider acknowledged that he owes some people a sincere apology.
Schneider admitted, "The main thing that I would change is how I treat people and everyone. I definitely at times didn’t give people the best of me. I didn’t show enough patience. I could be cocky and definitely overambitious and sometimes just straight-up rude and obnoxious and I am so sorry that I ever was."
Nickelodeon also issued a statement following the release of Quiet on Set.
Nickelodeon stated to NBC News on March 13 that they investigate all formal complaints to create a safe and professional workplace environment, free of harassment or inappropriate behavior. The network's top priorities are the well-being of their employees, casts, crew, and children. Over the years, they have implemented various safeguards to uphold their high standards and meet the expectations of their audience.
Editor's P/S:
Steve Burns's interview reveals his deep concern over the allegations raised in the "Quiet on Set" docuseries. He expresses empathy for the victims and acknowledges the disturbing nature of the revelations. Burns emphasizes the distinct differences between Nick Jr. and Nickelodeon programming, distancing his experiences from those discussed in the series.
The docuseries explores the alleged negative work environment and inappropriate conduct by producer Dan Schneider on Nickelodeon sets. Burns, however, highlights the separate nature of his work at Nick Jr., underlining the lack of connection between the two programming divisions. Despite this distinction, Burns remains deeply affected by the allegations and the pain they have caused the alleged victims.
