Brandi’s mother, MJ, has recently opened up on “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV,” exposing the unfortunate experiences of her daughter involved with Nickelodeon during that time.
“Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV” digs into the alleged toxic and abusive environment behind the 1990s and 2000s kids’ TV shows.
It includes various accounts from former child stars, writers, and staff who worked on the Nickelodeon series helmed by Dan Schneider.
The series, aired on March 17, 2024, particularly focuses on the offenses of former production assistant Jason Handy.
It aims to shed light on the balance of power in the industry and the lasting wounds inflicted on those who were part of it during that era.
What Happened To Brandi Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV?
The “Quiet on Set” documentary series revealed disturbing details about the experiences of child actors on Nickelodeon.
One such actor is Brandi, who is mentioned in the context of the series. Brandi started working early, at the age of 11.
In the documentary, MJ, the mother of “The Amanda Show” child star Brandi, opens up about her daughter’s encounters with Handy.
Moreover, she mentioned that her daughter received an explicit image from Handy via email.
Further, MJ said she hesitated to report the incident, fearing judgment from the police about her parenting.
She chose to protect her daughter by distancing her from Handy, leading to her daughter’s permanent departure from the show.
Brandi Experiences Darker Side Of Children’s Television
Brandi, along with other former child stars, experienced the grim realities of the industry, leaving a profound and enduring impact on their lives and careers.
Handy was initially sentenced to 6 years in lockup in 2004 after pleading no contest plea to two felony charges concerning two girls, including Brandi.
Although Handy went to lockup, Brandi endured a traumatic experience at such a young age.
The aftermath of the incident for Brandi, as detailed in the documentary “Quiet On Set: The Dark Side Of Kids TV,” is that she “left the business and never returned.”
Later, Handy was apprehended again in 2014 for similar offenses.
Moreover, the documentary has sparked shock and outrage over the leniency of his sentence and the failure of systems meant to protect children.
Additional Information
- The “Quiet on Set” documentary series is available for on-demand streaming on Max. It also airs live on Investigation Discovery (ID) and TV streaming platforms like Philo and Sling TV.
- The documentary “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV” has four episodes that explore kids’ television industry issues.
- Drake Bell is featured in “Quiet on Set.” The series includes Bell’s detailed account of the events and the impact they had on his life.
