Josh Peck Says “Drake & Josh ”Producers '100%' Didn't Get 'Permission' to Use Oprah Winfrey's Likeness in Wild Car Crash Scene

Josh Peck Says "Drake & Josh "Producers '100%' Didn't Get 'Permission' to Use Oprah Winfrey's Likeness in Wild Car Crash Scene

Chris Cuffaro/Nickelodeon; Jon Kopaloff/Getty Josh Peck opened up about the season 4 episode ofDrake & Joshthat shows his character hitting Oprah Winfrey with a car The episode, titled "Josh Runs Into Oprah," was not made with the beloved TV talk show host's permission, according to Peck "I know we don't have her permission. 100% we don't," he said on theSyd & Olivia Talk Sh*tpodcast Josh Peckis ready to apologize toOprah Winfrey. TheDrake & Joshactor, 38, opened up on theSyd & Olivia Talk Sh*tpodcast about the season 4 episode of the Nickelodeon sitcom that shows his character hitting Winfrey with a car. The episode, titled "Josh Runs Into Oprah," was not made with the beloved TV talk show host's permission, according to Peck. When asked how production got away with the scene, the actor said, "I don't know. I know we don't have her permission. 100% we don't." Paramount+ Peck said if he ever meets Winfrey, he will say, "I'm so sorry I brutalized you with my vehicle, with my Honda Accord, or whatever it was." The Nickelodeon alum recalled filming the scene using a "non-sanctioned Oprah double," noting that he has "no idea" how they got away with it. "She was a stunt lady, because she had to do the roll over the car. I was like, 'Oprah is going to come after you. She's powerful,'" he recalled. In the season 4 premiere episode, stepbrothers Drake Parker (Drake Bell) and Josh Nichols (Peck) attend a live taping of Oprah's show. When they arrive at the studio, the two fight over parking, causing Josh to run over the talk show host with his car. The incident causes much stress for Josh, as his adoration for Winfrey is a running joke throughout the series. Ultimately, the teenage boy receives a restraining order from the fake TV host. The show aired for four seasons from 2004 to 2007, and also starredNancy Sullivan, Jonathan Goldstein,Miranda CosgroveandYvette Nicole Brown. Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE's free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer​​, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Paramount+ In the years that followed, Peck grew his social media presence, specifically on YouTube. He also continued acting, landing roles in 2012'sRed Dawnand 2023'sOppenheimer. Peck announced earlier this month that hewelcomed his third baby, a baby boy named Meyer Lane, with wifePaige O'Brien Peck. The couple shared photos onInstagramof their newborn in a joint post. The snaps show the baby sleeping with a blue pacifier in his mouth and swaddled in a baby blanket with his baby cap. "Meyer Lane, we love you we love you," they wrote in the caption. The pair also shares sons Max Milo, 6, and Shai Miller, 2. Read the original article onPeople

 

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