Josh Peck Reveals ‘Drake & Josh’ Producers Didn’t Obtain ‘Permission’ for Oprah Winfrey Appearance

Josh Peck recently shed light on a surprising detail about a classic episode of Drake & Josh. In season 4, there’s a memorable moment where his character accidentally hits Oprah Winfrey with a car. But here’s the twist – turns out, they didn’t get Oprah’s permission for that scene at all.

During a chat on the Syd & Olivia Talk Sh*t podcast, Peck admitted, “I know we don’t have her permission. 100% we don’t.” It’s quite the revelation considering the iconic status of Oprah, but it seems the show took a creative liberty in featuring her likeness without prior approval.

In a behind-the-scenes peek, Peck shared that they cleverly employed a “non-sanctioned Oprah double” for the scene. While the impact of the moment remains, it’s interesting to learn about the unconventional method used to bring it to life on screen.

It’s certainly fascinating to uncover these little-known details about popular shows, making us appreciate the creativity and resourcefulness of the entertainment industry even more.