Dan Schneider told The New York Times in 2021 that he and Nickelodeon had not parted on a bad note. Based on the network’s statement on his departure, that seemed to be true, as they expressed their gratitude toward the television producer. “We thank Dan and his Schneider’s Bakery producers, executives and social media team for their immeasurable contributions to Nickelodeon,” the statement read, “and we wish them the best in their future endeavors.” After Schneider was let go, the once loud and boisterous producer went quiet, and it seemed that was a conscious decision.
Three years after Schneider and Nickelodeon parted ways, the television producer sat down with the New York Times for his first interview in years. During the interview, Schneider revealed that he had taken time out of the limelight to work on himself. “I took a break to take care of a lot of stuff that I’d let go by the wayside for decades,” he explained. On a personal note, the “Drake & Josh” producer also revealed to the outlet that during his time off, he lost over 100 pounds, looking unrecognizable to those who may have known him from years prior. Despite taking a break from the spotlight, Schneider was excited to return to the television world. “Whatever I do next, I want it to outdo what I’ve done in the past,” he said.
