Former Nickelodeon Star Alleges Dan Schneider of Misconduct During 'All That' Days

Nickelodeon s Lori Beth Denberg Accuses Dan Schneider of Showing Porn Initiated Phone Sex and More 057

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Lori Beth Denberg, a former child star, recently spoke out about her difficult experiences at Nickelodeon. She specifically accused Dan Schneider of inappropriate behavior during her time there.

In a recent article by Business Insider on Tuesday, May 14, Denberg, who is now 48 years old, alleged that Schneider, who is 58, exposed her to pornographic material, engaged in phone sex, and more while she was a teenager working on the show All That in the late 1990s.

During a meeting in 1995, Denberg remembers Schneider showing her pornographic clips on his computer. She mentioned that the last clip featured a woman engaging in oral sex with a donkey, which she found disturbing.

Denberg shared with the outlet that she believes this incident was the first time Schneider targeted her. She stated that over the years, he put her in multiple uncomfortable situations.

Denberg raised concerns to Albie Hecht and Brian Robbins in 2000 about Schneider, expressing worry about Amanda Bynes from The Amanda Show. She noticed Bynes looking emaciated and exhausted on set, leading to Denberg being banned from the show's set.

In response to Denberg's accusations, Schneider stated that they were "wildly exaggerated and, in most cases, false."

There were times, especially in the beginning of my career, when I made mistakes and showed poor judgment as a leader. I want to apologize to Lori Beth if I did anything wrong to her. However, I cannot apologize for things that I did not do.

Schneider mentioned that Kate Taylor, who wrote the exposé, was actually an executive producer on Investigation Discovery's recent Quiet on Set docuseries. This series specifically focused on Schneider's time at Nickelodeon.

It seems more than just a coincidence that an executive producer of Quiet on Set would investigate allegations about events that occurred nearly 30 years ago, especially only a week after I filed a defamation lawsuit against Quiet on Set for spreading false and misleading information.

In a recent interview with Business Insider, Denberg shared that her relationship with Schneider became sexual when she was about 19 years old. She claimed that Schneider would talk about sexual topics over the phone, try to initiate phone sex, and they would even give each other massages when she stayed over at his house. Denberg also alleged that Schneider fondled her breasts and kissed them during one particular incident.

Denberg described her relationship with Schneider as "weird and abusive," saying she felt very inexperienced and vulnerable at the time. She expressed that she couldn't have been more green.

She decided to share her story to encourage others to speak up about their own experiences with Schneider. Denberg believes in standing up for what is right and true, hoping to create a safe space for others to do the same.

Earlier this year, Schneider gained attention for the documentary Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV that aired on Investigation Discovery. The show talked about Schneider's time working at the network, with ex-child stars and crew members sharing their stories from sets of different shows like All That and The Amanda Show.

After leaving Nickelodeon in 2018, Schneider had denied any accusations of inappropriate behavior. However, he has now responded to the claims made by former cast members, writers from All That, and journalists in the documentary.

"It was really tough for me to watch the past two nights," Schneider shared in a YouTube interview with iCarly alum BooG!e. Reflecting on his past actions, he admitted to feeling embarrassed and regretful about some of them. Schneider acknowledged that he owes some people a sincere apology for his behavior.

He expressed his remorse, saying, "I can explain why it's so painful for me. I vividly remember my early days and first experiences in the entertainment industry. I was inexperienced, anxious, and thrilled. It meant the world to me to have those opportunities, and I was fortunate to have had them. However, I deeply regret not treating every employee with the same kindness and respect that was shown to me. Looking back, I wish I had done things differently."

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, contact the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).

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