Drake Bell Alleges He Was Sexually Abused as a Child Actor by Nickelodeon Dialogue Coach Brian Peck
Drake Bell Alleges He Was Sexually Abused as a Child Actor by Nickelodeon Dialogue Coach Brian Peck Variety
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Article Rewrite: Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV
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Introduction
Former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell is coming forward in the upcoming Investigation Discovery series “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” to allege he was a victim of Brian Peck’s sexual abuse. Peck worked as a dialogue coach on Nickelodeon’s “All That” and “The Amanda Show,” the latter of which starred Bell from 1999 to 2002. Bell would go on to headline his own Nickelodeon series in 2004 with “Drake & Josh.”
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Background
Peck was arrested in August 2003 on more than a dozen charges related to sexual abuse allegations involving an unnamed minor. In May 2004, Peck pleaded no contest to performing a lewd act with a 14- or 15-year-old and to oral copulation with a minor under 16. Peck was sentenced to 16 months in prison and ordered to register as a sex offender in October 2004.
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Drake Bell’s Revelation
A clip from “Quiet on Set” teases Bell coming forward to discuss Peck. A press release from Investigation Discovery reads: “The clip reveals that former Nickelodeon star Drake Bell will be sharing publicly, for the first time, the story of the abuse he suffered at the hands of Brian Peck, his former dialogue coach who was convicted in 2004 for his crimes against Drake and ordered to register as a sex offender.”
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Statements from Peck and Bell
Variety has reached out to representatives for Peck and Bell for further comment.
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Peck’s Recent News
Peck was recently in the news due to an episode of the “Pod Meets World” podcast in which “Boys Meets World” cast members Rider Strong and Will Friedle remembered working with Peck on the show. They had been asked for statements for the docuseries but wanted to speak about their experience instead on their podcast.
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Support from Strong and Friedle
Peck guest starred on two episodes of “Boy Meets World” in Season 5 and became fast friends with Strong and Friedle. When Peck was accused of sexual abuse in 2003, he allegedly called Friedle and was crying while “instantly spinning it to where it wasn’t his fault, it was clearly the fault of his victim.” Friedle admitted on the podcast that he believed Peck at first, adding: “My instinct initially was, ‘My friend, this can’t be. It’s gotta be the other person’s fault.’ The story makes complete sense the way that he’s saying it.”
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The Docuseries
“Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” is a four-part docuseries revealing the toxic work conditions behind children’s shows in the 1990s and early 2000s — specifically those from Dan Schneider, the creator of beloved Nickelodeon shows such as “iCarly” and “Zoey 101.” The series airs on March 17 and 18 on Investigation Discovery.
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SDGs, Targets, and Indicators Analysis
1. Which SDGs are addressed or connected to the issues highlighted in the article?
- SDG 5: Gender Equality – The article discusses allegations of sexual abuse, which is a violation of gender equality.
- SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions – The article mentions the conviction of Brian Peck for sexual abuse, highlighting the importance of justice and strong institutions in addressing such crimes.
2. What specific targets under those SDGs can be identified based on the article’s content?
- SDG 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls – This target is relevant to the allegations of sexual abuse mentioned in the article.
- SDG 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children – This target is relevant to the allegations of sexual abuse involving minors mentioned in the article.
3. Are there any indicators mentioned or implied in the article that can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets?
- No specific indicators are mentioned in the article. However, indicators such as the number of reported cases of sexual abuse, conviction rates, and measures taken to support victims can be used to measure progress towards the identified targets.
Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators
| SDGs | Targets | Indicators |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 5: Gender Equality | 5.2: Eliminate all forms of violence against all women and girls | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
| SDG 16: Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions | 16.2: End abuse, exploitation, trafficking, and all forms of violence against and torture of children | No specific indicators mentioned in the article |
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Source: variety.com
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