A new bombshell video is accusing Dan Schneider of using a shotgun to “scare” one of his writers at the Nickelodeon studio.
This latest accusation comes just days after ‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’ aired and was later released on MAX.
For those who are unaware, Dan Schneider, who was the brain behind many 90s and 2000s shows such as ‘Zoey 101’ and ‘The Amanda Show’, has been accused of creating a toxic work environment, engaging in inappropriate conduct with underage performers, and being verbally abusive to his staff.
Now, as former Nickelodeon stars and crew members are coming forward to tell their stories, former ‘Zoey 101’ star Jack Salvatore Jr. has taken to social media to address the allegations, and to reveal what he allegedly witnessed behind the scenes.
‘Zoey 101’ Alum Tells All In New Bombshell Video
“What a week y’all, let’s talk about it,” Salvatore said before he introduced himself to viewers. For those who are unaware, Jack Salvatore Jr. played Mark Del Figgalo on ‘Zoey 101’.
He was also part of the production crew on ‘iCarly’ and was part of the writer’s room on the Nickelodeon shows ‘Victorious’ and ‘Sam & Cat’.
The now 34-year-old then let down his walls and revealed some of the incidents he witnessed while working at the network.
What Did Dan Schneider Allegedly Do Behind The Scenes?
One of the biggest accusations made against Dan Schneider was the massages he allegedly received from the young actors and actresses behind the scenes — something Salvatore mentioned in his video.
“We could talk about the massages,” he began. “We could talk about the fact that we would literally count his gold coin collection in front of his crew who were living paycheck to paycheck.
“We could talk about how he would sometimes bring out a shotgun to scare one of the writers when they were working in his house,” he alleged.
Jack Salvatore Jr. Admits He Is ‘Afraid’ After Posting His Video
“But what I do want to talk about is never letting this stuff happen again,” he said later in his video, “This is an entire industry built on hope and dreams and adrenaline and wish fulfillment. And that can be a very dangerous thing for megalomaniacs to wield.”
Salvatore went on to admit that “even in posting this, I’m a little afraid — is this going to screw up my career moving forward? I have no idea, but I think it’s important and it needs to be said.”
Jack Salvatore Jr. Wants Dan Schneider On ’60 Minutes’
The former ‘Zoey 101’ actor said he didn’t want to remain silent because that would ensure “the perpetuation of environments I don’t want to work in anymore,” and if that happens, “then what is the point of working in them?”
He then called on Schneider to interview with “real journalists” instead of former ‘iCarly’ actor BooG!E.
“And until homeboy goes on ’60 Minutes’ to answer some questions from some real journalists and not some cast member of his who he’s paying to be there: apology not accepted,” Salvatore said.
Watch Jack Salvatore Jr.’s Video On Dan Schneider
While Salvatore came out with this video following the latest docuseries, he was involved in the recent spin-off film, ‘Zoey 102’, which was produced by Nickelodeon Movies and was released on Paramount+ last year.
This is something his fans and followers questioned after seeing the clip. “I’m curious, you went through all that and still decided to go through with the reboot movie for ‘Zoey 102’? How was the environment filming that? Qas he still around? No hate just curious,” one fan asked.
Others thanked Salvatore for his bravery and for speaking out. “Thanks for speaking out Jack! The world needs more people like you,” one of his followers commented as another expressed, “Jack, hearing this from you honestly feels like the first time hearing a source that’s undeniable.”
They added, “D-mn, it’s disappointing to hear what was going on. Always been a supporter of you brother. Keep on going.”
‘Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV’ is streaming on MAX.
