Nickelodeon parts ways with producer Dan Schneider

Creator of the shows Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, and iCarly

Jack Shepherd
Tuesday 27 March 2018 11:25 BST
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Drake Bell and Dan Schneider

Nickelodeon has severed ties with Dan Schneider, the prolific creator and producer of multiple shows for the network, including Drake & Josh, Zoey 101, and iCarly.

“Following many conversations together about next directions and future opportunities, Nickelodeon and our long-time creative partner Dan Schneider/Schneider’s Bakery have agreed to not extend the current deal,” the network said in a statement.

“Since several Schneider’s Bakery projects are wrapping up, both sides agreed that this is a natural time for Nickelodeon and Schneider’s Bakery to pursue other opportunities and projects.”

Schneider began his career as an actor, best known for playing Dennis Blunden in Head of the Class. From there, Schneider created the sketch-comedy show All That for Nickelodeon, going on to electively produce Kenan & Kel.

“Dan and his Schneider’s Bakery team have created a string of lasting, groundbreaking hits over the years including iCarly, Drake & Josh, Victorious, Kenan & Kel and the current number-one hit show on Nickelodeon, Henry Danger,” the statement added.

“We thank Dan and his Schneider’s Bakery producers, executives and social media team for their immeasurable contributions to Nickelodeon, and we wish them the best in their future endeavours. And Dan and Schneider’s Bakery are proud of the work they did together with Nickelodeon and will always remain big fans of the network.”

Actors to have had careers launched by Schneider’s various projects include Ariana Grande (Victorious), Kenan Thompson (Kenan & Kel), Amanda Bynes (All That), and many more.

Deadline initially reported the news after the Schneider show Game Shakers was cancelled by Nickelodeon. A statement reads: “After three seasons and 63 episodes, Nickelodeon has wrapped production on its live-action series Game Shakers. We are proud of the show’s success, and our dedicated and talented cast and crew. Premieres will continue to air throughout 2018.”

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