'Quiet on Set' directors on exposing abusive behavior behind the scenes of Nickelodeon

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Nickelodeon helped shape pop culture for decades. But a docuseries is exposing the toxic culture behind some of the iconic children's shows of the 90s and 2000s. As young viewers flocked to the channel for beloved programs, sexual abuse and harassment were rampant behind the scenes. Amna Nawaz discussed more with "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" directors Emma Schwartz and Mary Robertson. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders