
‘Quiet on Set’ filmmakers Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz; Congress vs. Spulu
The Business · KCRW
April 19, 202430m 2s
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Show Notes
<p>Kim Masters and Matt Belloni take a look at Jeff Skoll’s decision to close <i>Participant Media </i>after 20 years. And the banter partners break down why two congress members sent a letter addressed to the heads of Disney, Fox, and Warner Bros. Discovery about their in-development joint sports streamer affectionately nicknamed “Spulu.” </p>
<p>Plus, Masters speaks to Mary Robertson and Emma Schwartz about their investigative documentary series, <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LvyULepxgw4"><i>Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV</i></a><i>.</i> The filmmakers talk about working with <i>Business Insider</i> contributor Kate Taylor to uncover years of inappropriate behavior that took place on the sets of Nickelodeon producer Dan Schneider. They also share how Investigation Discovery went from ordering a three episode series to five episodes with more on the way as the cameras continue rolling.</p>