Dan Schneider
This goo was worth a point in May 2024.
publication date: Monday, May 20, 2024 (part of May 2024)
category: 
Controversy
clue: Behind the scenes, he was all that: Writer, producer, and showrunner on a series of hit shows and movies for NIckelodeon. But his former stars alleged his sexual misconduct, often while they were still underage, and this eventually proved victorious in ending his career.
explanation: Schneider was one of the top showrunners for Nickelodeon over the course of decades, producing shows like All That (1994-2005) and Victorious (2010-2013), until allegations of his misconduct came to light in 2018 and ended his partnership with the network. more…
intended difficulty: easy
solved by: Russ Wilhelm, Steve West, and Richard Slominsky
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