Former Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider is facing fresh accusations of inappropriate conduct, this time from Lori Beth Denberg, a former cast member of the show "All That."
In a recent interview with Business Insider, Denberg described her relationship with Schneider as "weird" and "abusive," highlighting the power imbalance between them. Schneider, who produced "All That," cast Denberg when she was 17, and she appeared on the show from 1994 to 1998.
Denberg alleged that when she was around 19, Schneider started discussing sexual topics with her over the phone and once initiated phone sex. She also claimed that they would exchange massages at his home, and on one occasion when she was 20 or 21, he allegedly fondled and kissed her breasts.
Denberg's allegations come in the wake of the Investigation Discovery documentary "Quiet on Set," which investigated abusive behavior behind the scenes of Nickelodeon shows. She also accused Schneider of showing her pornography, including a video of a woman performing oral sex on a donkey in his office.
Denberg stated that she raised concerns about Schneider's behavior to Nickelodeon executives in 2000, including then-president Albie Hecht and "All That" co-creator Brian Robbins. She specifically mentioned her worries about Amanda Bynes' treatment by Schneider, noting Bynes appeared "gaunt."
After Denberg's complaints, she claimed she was banned from the set of "The Amanda Show," which Schneider produced. Bynes did not participate in "Quiet on Set."
Schneider responded to Denberg's accusations, stating they are exaggerated and mostly false. He attributed her claims to a defamation lawsuit he filed against "Quiet on Set" producers, which he alleges led to these accusations being publicized.
Schneider acknowledged making mistakes in his early career but denied engaging in the behaviors Denberg described. He emphasized that while there were instances of poor judgment, he did not commit the acts he is accused of.