Well, this can be a horrifying additional bit of stories following all the things we’ve realized about Nickelodeon this week.
The Investigation Discovery docuseries Quiet On Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV was largely about Nick and its bevy of reveals created by Dan Schneider. But there’s a horrifying connection to The Disney Channel, too. The man who molested Drake & Josh star Drake Bell labored for them as properly. Only it was after his conviction.
Yes, Brian Peck was convicted in 2004. He pleaded no contest to at least one cost every of oral copulation with a minor beneath 16 and performing a lewd act with a 14- or 15-12 months-previous. He needed to register as a intercourse offender. And but, simply two years later he acquired a job on one other youngsters’ present: The Suite Life of Zack and Cody!
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Variety confirmed Peck was given a job appearing on the present. His voice appeared in three episodes, taking part in the speaking mirror…
Apparently he was working as soon as once more with two Drake & Josh alums, director Rich Correll and stage supervisor Beth Correll. Both Corrells had been among the many many TV solid and crew to put in writing letters supporting Peck at his sentencing. Per Variety, Rich mentioned it might be a pleasure to work with Peck once more. Once once more, we’re speaking about his sentencing for sexual acts with a baby. However, the Corrells instructed the Quiet on Set producers they’d “no input or involvement in the casting.” Hmm.
In any case, as soon as the community discovered what occurred, Peck’s voice on the episodes was changed and his credit score eliminated, per an insider. The commerce additionally confirmed this was voiceover work so he was by no means on set with, nor did he have the chance to work together with, any little one performers.
Still, the very fact this might even occur, {that a} man convicted of such an act might wind up engaged on a kids’s present once more… Just unthinkable.
[Image via Investigation Discovery/Disney/Peacock/YouTube.]
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