Dan Schneider: the downfall of a teen TV titan

Dan Schneider with Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande on the set of Sam & Cat
Dan Schneider with Jennette McCurdy and Ariana Grande on the set of Sam & Cat Credit:  Araya Diaz

Dan Schneider may not be a well-known name nor face, but he's been responsible for launching the careers of several huge stars. He is the mastermind behind some of the most globally famous children’s television shows, his giddy brand of TV comedy has shaped millions of young minds and brought US broadcasting company Viacom millions of dollars of advertising revenue thanks to creations such as Kenan & Kel, The Amanda Show, Victorious and Sam & Cat. And now, after 20 years, Nickelodeon have cut ties with their golden goose.

The news has sparked flurries of rumours across the entertainment industry, few of which paint Schneider in a good light. While Nickoloden and Schneider broke the news to industry...

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