Louis meets former child actor and bestselling author Jennette McCurdy. Calling in from Missouri, whilst on her book tour, Jennette talks to Louis about the process of writing her memoir, I’m Glad My Mom Died, her complicated feelings towards child stardom and how she’s managed to forge successful relationships since. 
 
Warnings: Some strong language and discussions of sensitive themes, including mental health issues, eating disorders, sexual abuse and death. For further information and support, visit https://resources.byspotify.com/ 
 
Links:
 
I’m Glad My Mom Died by Jennette McCurdy
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Im-Glad-My-Mom-Died/dp/1982185821/ref=asc_df_1982185821/?tag=googshopuk-21&amp;linkCode=df0&amp;hvadid=570436685930&amp;hvpos=&amp;hvnetw=g&amp;hvrand=2627304235139422921&amp;hvpone=&amp;hvptwo=&amp;hvqmt=&amp;hvdev=c&amp;hvdvcmdl=&amp;hvlocint=&amp;hvlocphy=9046360&amp;hvtargid=pla-1530068095877&amp;psc=1&amp;th=1&amp;psc=1  

iCarly Netflix link
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/70136153 

Sam + Cat Netflix link
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80027564
 
Sam + Cat – Dumpster Scene
Sam watches kat get eaten by a garbage truck 

Jennette McCurdy - ‘Not That Far Away’
Jennette McCurdy - Not That Far Away 

Ron Howard - Happy Days
Happy Days | Richie Loses It 

Ron Howard – The Andy Griffith Show
Andy Griffith Show - Opie's Allowance 

Louis Theroux’s Weird Weekends – Series 2, Episode 6: ‘Wrestling’ https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p00b9993/louis-therouxs-weird-weekends-series-2-6-wrestling 

Attachment Theory
https://www.verywellmind.com/what-is-attachment-theory-2795337
 
New York Times profile of Dan Schneider
https://www.nytimes.com/2021/06/30/arts/dan-schneider-nickelodeon.html 
 
Credits: 
Producer: Paul Kobrak 
Assistant Producer: Maan Al-Yasiri 
Production Manager: Francesca Bassett 
Music: Miguel D’Oliveira 
Show notes compiled by Millie Chu  
Executive Producer: Arron Fellows 

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S1 EP6: Jennette McCurdy discusses child stardom and her memoir 'I'm Glad My Mom Died'