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Drake Bell Criticises Nickelodeon Pay
Drake Bell calls Nickelodeon 'sucks' after getting no residuals from Drake and Josh.
In brief
Drake Bell calls Nickelodeon 'sucks' after getting no residuals from Drake and Josh. Drake Bell says Nickelodeon pays no residuals for reruns of Drake and Josh, leaving him with only weekly payments. Originally reported by FemaleFirst.
Drake Bell's Residual Claim
Drake Bell says he got no residuals from Drake and Josh after 2004-2007 run.
“You get a weekly check, and that's it. That's it.”
Nickelodeon Payment System
Drake Bell claims Nickelodeon pays weekly instead of residuals for reruns.
“Unfortunately, no residuals and all that kind of stuff”
Drake's Contract Terms
Drake Bell says his contract meant weekly payments, not ongoing compensation.
“Because Nickelodeon sucks. Oh, can I not say that?”
Josh Peck's Support
Josh Peck confirms no residuals for Drake and Josh episodes after 60 total episodes.
“The median rate, the average rate per episode, was about $15,000”
The main idea
Drake Bell says Nickelodeon pays no residuals for reruns of Drake and Josh, leaving him with only weekly payments.
