Quiet on Set: The Dark Side of Kids TV has been controversial with each of its aired episodes. Christy Stratton, the former writer on The Amanda Show, spoke out the truth about how she felt while working with the show’s creator, Dan Schneider.
In the very first episode of Quiet on Set, Christy Stratton and Jenny opened up about their painful experiences while working on the Nickelodeon show.
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Key Takeaways
- Christy worked in a PR firm before working in the entertainment industry as a writer.
- Christy and her co-colleague were told to split the single salary while other male writers of The Amanda Show were getting their full salary.
- Christy has been working as a writer in the industry for nearly three decades now.
Christy opened up with the phrase,
working for dan was like being in an abusive relationship
She also opened up that she and Kilgen were even told to split their single salary, which was not applied to other male writers.
Christy continued; things were even worse at the set as Dan used to show some stag movies on his computer and ask them to give him a massage.
Famous Writer Christy Stratton Age In 50s; Celebrates Birthday On 26th June
According to IMDB, Christy celebrates her birthday every 26th of June. Christy was born in Texas, USA, which makes her American by nationality.
She went to college in Florida and graduated from the Universal Studios Orlando.
Moreover, though she has opened up about all the dark things that happened in the set, she has not opened up about her personal details to the media.
She has not opened up about her personal details either then or now. She has not even posted a single photo of herself celebrating her birthday.
It seems that she doesn’t want any unwanted media attention on her personal life, not even at her age.
However, if we look at the recent episode of Quiet on Set, it seems that Christy Stratton is around the 50s.
Christy Stratton Wikipedia: Biography Of Pen Powerhouse
In the detailed interview with Michael Jamin, Christy Stratton opened up about her professional journey.
Christy said that before entering the entertainment industry, she worked in a PR firm. She said that was not her thing, but in order to earn money and survive, she started working there.
Christy had interest on writing since her early age but didn’t think of making it as her professional career.
But her interest soon made her think of changing it as a career after she joined Acme Comedy Theater. There, she met with talented scriptwriters like Brett Bear, David Finkel, and many more.
While working there, she got a chance to attend the Warner Brothers TV writer program. After years of struggle, she finally got a chance to work as a writer on The Amanda Show, which made her name known globally.
Moreover, one of the series, Everyone’s Crazy But Us, even received several nominations for awards.
Christy Stratton has been a great writer in the industry for a long time. Her contribution to the industry is remarkable.
She has nearly three decades of experience as a writer in entertainment.
FAQ’s
How is Christy Stratton’s relationship with her mother?
In the interview, Christy stated that she had a complicated relationship with her mother as she could come up with some pilot-based stories to tell her, which made her irritated over time. She also said that she has done pilots.
Does Christy Stratton have children?
Christy, in an interview with Michael Jamin, said that she has a 13-year-old kid but didn’t reveal his/her name.
