Drake Bell Says People Assume Everyone on TV Is Rich, but ‘No One' on Nickelodeon Got Paid Residuals

Drake Bell revealed on "The Unplanned Podcast" that he receives no residuals from his Nickelodeon show, "Drake & Josh." Unlike actors on shows like "Friends," Bell only received a one-time payment, despite the show's continued popularity on various platforms. He criticized the television industry for exploiting child actors by paying them minimally while profiting greatly from reruns and streaming. Bell highlighted the unfairness of the system, emphasizing the lack of compensation despite the show's ongoing success.