Jennie Garth Recalls 'Bad Vibes' Working With Dan Schneider on 'What I Like About You'

The actress opened up about her experience with the disgraced producer on the sitcom co-starring Amanda Bynes.

Apr. 13, 2026 at 10:18pm

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Jennie Garth, who starred alongside Amanda Bynes on the sitcom 'What I Like About You', has revealed that she got 'bad vibes' from the show's co-creator Dan Schneider. Garth said she preferred to communicate solely with the other co-creator, Will Calhoun, as she did not feel comfortable working directly with Schneider, who has faced allegations of abuse and inappropriate behavior on the sets of his other shows.

Why it matters

Schneider's alleged misconduct on the sets of his hit Nickelodeon and Paramount shows has been a subject of scrutiny in recent years, with a 2024 docuseries 'Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV' delving into the claims. Garth's comments provide further insight into the alleged problematic dynamics on Schneider's productions.

The details

Garth told the 'Armchair Expert' podcast that when she was brought in to star on 'What I Like About You', Schneider was 'kind of the Amanda side of it' since Bynes had worked with him extensively on 'The Amanda Show'. Garth said she expressed her discomfort working directly with Schneider to the other co-creator, Calhoun, and requested to communicate solely with him instead.

  • Jennie Garth starred on 'What I Like About You' from 2002 to 2006.
  • The 'Quiet on Set' docuseries was released in 2024.

The players

Jennie Garth

An actress who starred on the sitcom 'What I Like About You' alongside Amanda Bynes.

Dan Schneider

The co-creator of 'What I Like About You' who has faced allegations of abuse, sexism, and inappropriate behavior on the sets of his other shows.

Will Calhoun

The other co-creator of 'What I Like About You' who Garth said she preferred to communicate with directly.

Amanda Bynes

Garth's co-star on 'What I Like About You' who had previously worked extensively with Schneider on 'The Amanda Show'.

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What they’re saying

“I got called in by Will Calhoun, who was one of the head executives of Friends, and he was doing a new show with Amanda Bynes. [Schneider] was also executive producing it. He was kind of the Amanda side of it; she had worked with him a lot on The Amanda show and all the things. So, he had hooked his wagon onto her.”

— Jennie Garth, Actress

“I would rather just communicate solely with you. I trust you. I think that you have my best interests in mind, and I don't feel that way with your partner. So I'd rather just be with you.”

— Jennie Garth, Actress

What’s next

The allegations against Dan Schneider and the dynamics on his productions continue to be a subject of scrutiny, with the 2024 docuseries 'Quiet on Set' providing further insight. It remains to be seen if more former collaborators will come forward with their experiences working with the disgraced producer.

The takeaway

Jennie Garth's comments add to the growing body of evidence around the problematic work environment allegedly fostered by Dan Schneider on the sets of his hit shows, underscoring the need for greater accountability and transparency in the entertainment industry.