Former Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider sues ‘Quiet on Set’ filmmakers for defamation

Former Nickelodeon showrunner Dan Schneider is suing the filmmakers behind "Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV" for defamation.

Schneider alleges in his suit that the filmmakers falsely implied he had sexually abused children while working at Nickelodeon.

The suit, which was filed in Los Angeles Superior Court Wednesday, describes his depiction in the five-part docuseries as a "hit job."

"While it is indisputable that two bona fide child sexual abusers worked on Nickelodeon shows...