Melissa Joan Hart, famed Nickelodeon actress, opens up about the explosive ‘Quiet on Set’ docuseries – a must-see revelation in TV history!
Hart was the lead in ‘Clarissa Explains It All,’ a popular show that ran for five seasons from 1991 to 1994.
Melissa Joan Hart, once a leading star on Nickelodeon’s “Clarissa Explains It All” from 1991 to 1994, has voiced her thoughts on the explosive docuseries “Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” by Investigation Discovery. During the March 28 episode of “Meghan McCain Has Entered The Chat” podcast with Meghan McCain, Hart expressed that although her experiences differ from the allegations made in the docuseries, she supports the individuals who shared their stories.
The actress admitted she hasn’t watched the docuseries “Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” yet but acknowledged the need to do so. This series delves into allegations of abuse, sexism, racism, and toxic environments on several Nickelodeon shows during their peak in the 1990s and early 2000s.
Hart stated, “I’m unfamiliar with the personal experiences of others and I don’t dismiss what they’re saying. I haven’t been told the stories presented in the documentary, nor have any Nickelodeon stars shared such experiences with me directly.”
She added, “This doesn’t mean I doubt anyone’s experiences. I completely believe and support them, without question.”
Regarding her own time at Nickelodeon’s Orlando studio, Hart mentioned she didn’t face any abuse and described her tenure as entirely positive, hinting at possible operational differences between the Florida and Hollywood studios during her era.
Nonetheless, the “Sabrina the Teenage Witch” alum acknowledged that “the kids were worked harder than was probably legal.”
“It was a lot of fun, but the hours were long because I had to balance both school and filming the show,” Hart clarified.
Hart felt “very protected and safe” while filming “Clarissa Explains It All,” and noted that not all experiences with Nickelodeon were negative, pointing out that there were “good eggs” who looked after her. Her comments on the “Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” documentary series follow those of Kenan Thompson, a fellow Nickelodeon veteran from “All That” and “Kenan & Kel,” who expressed sympathy for any victims, despite not being aware of the abuse himself. In response to the documentary, Nickelodeon told ABC News that it can’t confirm or deny past allegations but emphasized its commitment to a professional and safe work environment, mentioning the implementation of safeguards to maintain its standards. The docuseries “Quiet on the Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” is set to release a new episode on April 7.
