Teen Drama Links for April 9, 2024

Brian Robbins has stayed quiet about the abuse that went on behind the scenes of “One Tree Hill” — and now he’s doing the same regarding the misconduct that went on behind the scenes of his Nickelodeon shows.

Robbins is currently the president and CEO of Paramount Pictures and Nickelodeon as well as the CCO of Paramount+, which means he has a lot to lose if he is in any way implicated in these scandals. But to me, his silence has already spoken volumes.

In the wake of the “One Tree Hill” cast revealing in 2017 that many of them suffered sexual harassment — and worse — at the hands of creator Mark Schwahn, victim Hilarie Burton told People in 2019 that “we still have never received an apology or a phone call from anybody who was in any position of power.” She went on, “No producers, no executives. Not one single person has ever reached out to us.”

We have to assume Burton’s declaration includes Robbins, who was an executive producer on “One Tree Hill” for all nine seasons. And to my knowledge, nothing has changed in the years since Burton’s remarks.

Robbins, with fellow “One Tree Hill” EP Mike Tollin, also executive-produced, “All That” and “The Amanda Show” — two shows in the news right now because of the disturbing revelations exposed in “Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV.” Now again, Robbins has said nothing.

But what did he know and when did he know it? It strains credulity to believe he knew nothing at the time. It also defies explanation that Robbins has not acknowledged what went on during “One Tree Hill” in the nearly seven years since Schwahn’s behavior was revealed — all while Robbins’ career has continued to rise and his power in Hollywood has continued to grow.

At what point will Robbins be forced to finally address the increasingly large elephant in the room?

I reached out to Paramount and Nickelodeon for comment and have not heard back.

Teen Drama Links for April 9, 2024

Listicle Links

Reminder: All lists and articles relate to the teen dramas or teen drama stars in some way.

• “These Are 25 Of The Most Popular TV Shows Of The Last 30 Years — But Can You Name Them All?” (BuzzFeed)

• “From ‘New Girl’ To ‘Barbie’ People Are Sharing The 11 Times They’ve Spotted Costumes Being Reused On-Screen” (BuzzFeed)

• “Death and The Maiden: What Rewatching The OC Can Teach Us Now” (Literary Hub)

• “Sharon Lawrence crowned 77th Azalea Queen in coronation ceremony held in downtown Wilmington” (StarNews Online)

• “All About Elizabeth Hurley’s Son Damian Hurley” (People)

• “10 TV Characters Who Completely Divided Their Show’s Audience” (Screen Rant)

• “22 Problematic On-Screen Kisses Between Child Stars & Much-Older Actors” (SheKnows)

• “15 Shows Like Sex and the City to Watch Once You’ve Finished Streaming the Whole Show on Netflix” (People)

  • Reminder that “Sex and the City” was created by Darren Star (creator, Beverly Hills, 90210).

• “Five unlikely TV shows that changed the industry forever” (Far Out)

• “Before They Were Famous, These 10 Actors Had Roles on House M.D.” (Movieweb)

• “The Cast of What I Like About You Then and Now” (E! Online)

• “‘White Collar’ Cast: Where Are They Now? Matt Bomer, Willie Garson and More” (Us Weekly)

  • Pretty awkward headline given Garson’s passing.

• “All of the Celebrity Engagements of 2024” (Brides)

• “From Alec Baldwin to Matt Lauer and Luann de Lesseps: All the Stars at Don Lemon’s N.Y.C. Wedding” (People)

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Best of the Rest

• Jennie Garth (Kelly, Beverly Hills, 90210) was asked about “What I Like About You” creator Dan Schneider in the wake of the “Quiet on Set” documentary. (The Hollywood Reporter)

  • Robbins and Tollin were executive producers on “What I Like About You,” too, as was Joe Davola (executive producer, One Tree Hill) — who worked on “All That” and “The Amanda Show” as well. Are you sensing a pattern?

• Here’s more interviews Garth and Ian Ziering (Steve, Beverly Hills, 90210) did at their Easter charity event — both with an outlet I can’t stand.

  • “‘90210’ star Jennie Garth ‘definitely would not’ let her kids pursue acting when they were young” (Fox News)

  • “‘90210’ star Ian Ziering says it’s ‘tough’ to keep kids grounded in today’s ‘environment’ (Fox News)

    • Of course, Ziering is a “Beverly Hills, 90210” star — not a “90210” star.

• Here’s more Tori Spelling (Donna, Beverly Hills, 90210) interviews from the iHeartRadio Music Awards.

  • “Tori Spelling Shares How Her Kids Feel Amid Dean McDermott Divorce” (E! Online)

  • “Tori Spelling on entering a new season of life” (Associated Press)

• Grant Show (Jake, Beverly Hills, 90210), Laura Leighton (Sophie, Beverly Hills, 90210), and Daphne Zuniga (Victoria, One Tree Hill) will have a “Melrose Place” reunion at “90s Con” in September. (That’s 4 Entertainment)

  • Brittany Daniel (Eve, Dawson’s Creek) will also be in attendance.

• “Grey’s Anatomy,” starring James Pickens Jr (Henry, Beverly Hills, 90210) and Chris Carmack (Luke, The O.C.), was renewed for a 21st season — though it’s not yet known if both of them will be returning. (Deadline)

• “Suits,” starring Gabriel Macht and Meghan Markle, who appeared on “Beverly Hills, 90210” and “90210,” respectively, is getting a rewatch podcast. (Deadline)

• Greg Berlanti (executive producer, Dawson’s Creek) is executive-producing a TV adaptation of Anna O. (Deadline)

• Fly Me to the Moon, directed by Berlanti and previously called Project Artemis, now has a release date and a trailer. (Deadline / YouTube)

• Katie Holmes (Joey, Dawson’s Creek) is part of the cast of the upcoming Broadway revival of Our Town. (Deadline)

• Busy Philipps (Audrey, Dawson’s Creek) was on the “All The Fails” podcast. (Apple Podcasts)

• Yikes: Asked about her music being on “Dawson’s Creek,” Beth Orton replied, “I try and forget that Dawson’s Creek ever happened.” (Undertheradar)

• Olivia Wilde (Alex, The O.C.) may direct an adaptation of the comic Avengelyne. (Deadline)

• Josh Schwartz (creator, The O.C. / creator, Gossip Girl / executive producer, Gossip Girl spinoff) and Stephanie Savage (executive producer, The O.C. / creator, Gossip Girl / executive producer, Gossip Girl spinoff) are developing, writing, and executive-producing a potential Legally Blonde spinoff TV series with the film’s star, Reese Witherspoon, also producing. (Deadline)

• The aforementioned Tollin is rebranding Mike Tollin Productions as MTP with an expanded content focus. (Deadline)

• Glimpse Chad Michael Murray (Lucas, One Tree Hill) in the trailer for Mother of the Bride. (YouTube)

• Bethany Joy Lenz (Haley, One Tree Hill) and Joe Manganiello (Owen, One Tree Hill) are the latest to sign on for Friends with Benefit’s “20in23 Redemption Weekend.” (Facebook)

• Shantel VanSanten (Quinn, One Tree Hill) teased this week’s “FBI” crossover. (TVLine)

• Elizabeth Hurley (Diana, Gossip Girl) and her son Damian are doing a ton of press for their film Strictly Confidential.

  • “Elizabeth Hurley, son Damian, talk new thriller ‘Strictly Confidential’” (Today)

  • “Mother-Son Duo Elizabeth and Damian Hurley Discuss Working Together In New Film” (The View)

  • “Elizabeth Hurley Talks Starring in Son Damian’s New Thriller ‘Strictly Confidential’” (Tamron)

  • “Elizabeth Hurley Wants to Be Just Like Her BFF Joan Collins” (Watch What Happens Live)

    • There are additional clips.

  • “Elizabeth Hurley and Son Damian on Him Directing Her Racy Sex Scenes in ‘Strictly Confidential’” (Entertainment Tonight)

  • “Elizabeth Hurley’s Son Damian Reveals How He First Realized His Mom Was Famous” (Access Hollywood)

  • “Elizabeth Hurley and Director Damian Hurley Talk ‘Strictly Confidential’” (Moviefone)

  • “Elizabeth Hurley Defends Lesbian Sex Scene Directed by Son In New Movie: ‘It’s Not Gratuitous’” (TooFab)

  • “Elizabeth Hurley and Son Damian’s ‘Twin-Like’ Bond Made Working on Their New Thriller ‘Phenomenal’” (People)

  • “Elizabeth Hurley Shrugs Off ‘Fuss’ Over Her Movie Sex Scene Son Damian Directed: ‘Felt Comfortable’” (People)

  • “Elizabeth Hurley’s Son Damian Dismisses ‘Nepo Baby’ Term, Says Moviemaking Is ‘Blood, Sweat and Tears’” (People)

  • “Elizabeth Hurley’s Son Damian Says Godfather Hugh Grant Tried to Warn Him Off Showbiz: ‘You’ll Hate It’” (People)

    • There is also a feature on the pair in the magazine’s April 15 issue.

  • …and more.

• Brittany Snow (Young Lily, Gossip Girl) did interviews to promote her feature directorial debut, Parachute.

  • “Brittany Snow on feature film directorial debut & more” (NBC New York)

  • “Actress Brittany Snow on new film ‘Parachute’” (PIX11)

  • “Brittany Snow on Directing Parachute and Starring in Starz’s ‘Sexy’ New Drama The Hunting Wives” (Movieweb)

  • “Brittany Snow Talks Creating A Character For Dave Bautista In Her Directorial Debut Parachute” (Screen Rant)

  • “‘He’s Just The Sweetest Man’: Brittany Snow Shares Friendship With Dave Bautista That Led To Key Role In Her Directorial Debut Parachute” (Cinemablend)

  • …and more.

• Melissa Fumero (Zoe, Gossip Girl) will star in an NBC pilot called “Grosse Pointe Garden Society.” (Deadline)

  • More TD connections: “Grosse Pointe” was the name of the behind-the-scenes “Beverly Hills, 90210” satire the aforementioned Star created, plus Fumero’s new co-star, AnnaSophia Robb, starred in “The Carrie Diaries,” Schwartz and Savage’s prequel series for Star’s “Sex and the City.”

• Wallace Shawn (Cyrus, Gossip Girl) and Tavi Gevinson (Kate, Gossip Girl spinoff) signed an open letter in support of Jonathan Glazer in the wake of his controversial speech at the Oscars. (Variety)

• Laura Benanti (Katherine, Gossip Girl spinoff) will stage an encore engagement of her show Nobody Cares. (TheaterMania)

• Alan Ritchson (Tripp, 90210) opened up about his career, mental health, and faith in a new profile. (The Hollywood Reporter)