Is Nickelodeon Playing Martyr Because of Melrose?
Nickelodeon issued a very supportive statement regarding Jamie Lynn, stating, “We respect Jamie Lynn’s decision to take responsibility in this sensitive and personal situation. We know this is a very difficult time for her and her family, and our primary concern right now is for Jamie Lynn’s well-being.”
Is this out of true concern…or is Nick taking advice from legal counsel to play nice and learn a lesson from Aaron Spelling? In 1997, soap opera actress Hunter Tylo sued producer Aaron Spelling and the makers of Melrose Place for pregnancy discrimination. Tylo was fired from the show before the season even began, once she informed producers of her pregnancy. Proving to the producers that pregnant women can still be sexy, Tylo appeared on the witness stand, eight months pregnant, in a miniskirt. The jury, convinced, awarded Tylo nearly $1 million for economic loss, and $4 million for emotional distress.
Stay tuned to see what happens with Jamie Lynn Spears and Zoey 101…
