Cesar Millan is co-starring with his 16-year-old son, Calvin, and a bunch of adorable dogs in the Nickelodeon series Mutt & Stuff. The live-action series is aimed at the preschool crowd and was created by Sid and Marty Krofft, the sibling team behind classic TV shows H.R. Pufnstuf, Land of the Lost, and Lidsville.
Cesar Millan and Bradley Zweig, who’s also credited with creating the series along with the Kroffts, executive produce. Mutt & Stuff will debut on July 10, 2015 at 10pm ET/PT.
Commenting on their newest series, Marty Krofft said, “From the moment we met with the Millans it was clear that partnering with them was going to lead to something extraordinary. Mixing their dynamic talent with the unmatched appeal of puppies and the quirkiness of puppets, we knew that Mutt & Stuff would be a one-of-a-kind show that would pique the interest of preschoolers and enable us to connect with a new generation of kids.”
“Mutt & Stuff will capture the hearts and imaginations of preschoolers everywhere with its upbeat energy, heartwarming friendships and valuable lessons,” added Russell Hicks, President, Content Development and Production, Nickelodeon Group. “Sid and Marty Krofft have been entertaining kids for decades with shows that expertly blend fantasy and reality, and Mutt & Stuff truly embodies their colorful signature style.”
The Mutt & Stuff Plot, Courtesy of Nickelodeon:
Set in a unique school for dogs, the series stars Calvin Millan and his dad, Cesar, star of Cesar 911 and former star of Dog Whisperer with Cesar Millan, interacting with a cast of both real dogs and puppets at a canine school called Mutt & Stuff. In addition to adorable puppies and unbelievable dog tricks, the series balances moments of heart and comedy with a social-emotional curriculum that helps preschoolers with identifying and managing emotions, building interpersonal awareness, and developing social skills. The show also carries a message of pet adoption and responsible pet care based on Cesar Millan’s philosophies.
The series follows Calvin Millan and his best friend Stuff, a larger-than-life dog with a personality to match, as they take preschoolers inside the doors of Mutt & Stuff, a school for dogs, to explore the daily lives of these canine companions. Each episode features incredible tricks, training lessons and high-spirited humor. With the help of 15 playful puppies and charismatic puppets, Calvin educates preschoolers on how to train and guide their dogs, as well as showcase the friendship and loyalty that puppies can provide.
