"He seemed to have run into a number of roadblocks of members of law enforcement, federally and locally, you know, kinda getting in his way. "The Pharmacist" focuses on Dan Schneider and his mission against Dr. Jacqueline Cleggettbut the doctor's own story is equally fascinating. The ViacomCBS investigation came at the height of the 2018 emergence of the #MeToo movement. Here's the story behind Netflix's 'The Pharmacist,' how a St. Bernard man found his son's killer. Arthur Gradstein, a writer and producer who worked with Schneider on four different shows, recalled the stresses of their partnership. While details are unclear, Schneider claimed to have a comeback pilot in the works at a network other than Nickelodeon, which he described to the NYT as "ambitious and very different." The four-part true-crime docuseries is based on a 2017 story in The Times-Picayuneabout Dan Schneider. He talked with the St. Bernard Sheriff's Office and they told him about a doctor in New Orleans East that was running a pill mill back then. He decided to come back home to Memphis and get a job at a computer store. Dan Schneider - Biography - IMDb But I can see light. [In regards to the accusations he's received from former Nickelodeon stars] I couldn't, and I wouldn't have the long-term friendships and continued loyalty from so many reputable people if I'd mistreated my actors of any age, especially minors. She pleaded guilty in 2009 to illegally dispensing controlled substances, but faced no prison time. Read more about Daniel Schneider. Writers & Studios Talk What They Couldnt (And Could) Agree On, Late-Night Shows To Shut Down Immediately As Writers Guild Calls Strike, WGA Leadership Says AMPTP Refused To Bargain On Guilds Core Issues, Strike Explained: The Issues, The Stakes, Whats Affected & How Long It Might Last. The Times article said that investigation saw Schneiders coworkers praised his attention to detail and work ethic, but also indicated that many people he worked with viewed him as verbally abusive. The Pharmacist is a quieter kind of heros story, highlighting how Schneiders efforts as an individual facing a system much larger than himself helped to solve two cases. 16 years after her departure, Nikolas staged a protest outside of Nickelodeon's headquarters and formed a movement known as Eat Predators, which aims to assist survivors of child sexual abuse. Schneider hinted at a comeback pilot, described as ambitious and very different that he has written and sold to another network. Director Sam Evans Star Sam Evans See production, box office & company info Add to Watchlist Photos Add photo Top cast Edit Sam Evans Self Director Sam Evans All cast & crew Production, box office & more at IMDbPro Storyline Edit Did you know Edit #ritualpartnerDan Schneider once ruled Nickelodeon, but has now cast a dark shadow on the network. In August 2022, a new report from Insider unearthed allegations of misconduct against Dan Schneider from female writers who worked with him going back decades. president at White Station High School.