Series synopsis
Old Dogs & New Tricks is an American comedy television series that premiered on YouTube on July 30, 2011. It ended on June 25, 2016. It was created by Leon Acord. It stars Leon Acord, Curt Bonnem, Jeffrey Patrick Olson and David Pevsner.
Does (sex) life end for gay men as they face 50? Watch Nathan, Brad, Muscles & Ross stumble through middle-age in an alternate universe called West Hollywood.
Premise
Does (sex) life end for gay men as they face 50? Watch Nathan, Brad, Muscles & Ross stumble through middle-age in an alternate universe called West Hollywood.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Leon Acord as Nathan Adler
- Curt Bonnem as Brad King
- Jeffrey Patrick Olson as Al "Muscles" Carter
- David Pevsner as Ross Stein
Guest cast
- Anthony Rockwood as Bouncer
- Sasha DeMello as Reporter/"Max & Me" Crew
- Kristin Gibler as Reporter
- Lynn Hamilton as Reporter
- Clifford Parks as Gym Bunny
- Tai Heard as "Max & Me" Crew
- Matthew Ladensack as Club Kid #2
- Kevin Sexton as Darrin
- Stephen Twardokus as "BestBottomNBevHills"
- Mark Bastarache as Gay Swinger #2
- Trey Rich as Club Kid #1
- Patrick Bristow as Dr. Keebler
Episodes
This series spans 5 seasons with 25 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 0 | 1 | May 7, 2014 | May 7, 2014 |
| Season 1 | 5 | July 30, 2011 | January 31, 2012 |
| Season 2 | 10 | January 30, 2013 | April 17, 2013 |
| Season 3 | 8 | November 12, 2014 | December 31, 2014 |
| Season 4 | 1 | June 25, 2016 | June 25, 2016 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
WeHo Horror Story Two months have passed and it's Halloween in West Hollywood. Brad's vow of celibacy leads to a "message from God;" Muscles learns why Bobby went cold; Ross & Neal have a scary encounter; and Nathan convinces the boys to go undercover to help him stalk Damian. (Originally aired between seasons 2 and 3.) |
May 7, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot West Hollywood talent agent Nathan Adler recalls how he first met 80's rocker Brad King, personal trainer Al "Muscles" Carter & actor Ross Stein as he begrudgingly prepares for his 50th birthday party. |
July 30, 2011 |
| 2 |
It's My Party... After a run-in with a professional rival, not even gifts, cocktails and the boys' valiant efforts can cheer up Nathan on his 50th birthday; Ross receives professional bad news; Brad regales the boys with stories of his sexual conquests of the past 24 hours. |
January 8, 2012 |
| 3 |
...And I'll Whine if I Want To An encounter with a long-forgotten one-night-stand has Nathan feeling his age; Muscles meets a potential Mr. Right; Ross' cheerful façade cracks. |
January 10, 2012 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Topsy Turvy Ross' ultimatum to Neal backfires; Brad gives Muscles tips for tops; Nelson Van Eddy returns to torment the boys; Nathan spends a secret afternoon with Damian. |
January 30, 2013 |
| 2 |
Bottom's Up A young fan tests Ross' resolve; Brad's doctor delivers shocking news; Muscles makes a last-ditch effort to save his relationship with Bobby; a day with Damian has Nathan feeling his age. |
February 6, 2013 |
| 3 |
It's Noel Coward Time The boys meet Bobby at dinner at Ross's house; Brad loses his heart to porn star Rod Rodriguez; Nathan confesses his secret; a misunderstanding between Ross and Neal leads to a bitter argument. |
February 13, 2013 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Fortunes Flip Ross confers with a divorce lawyer; Muscles is attracted to a gym patron; Brad's accountant delivers bad news; still reeling from Damian's disappearance, Nathan has a life-changing accident. |
November 12, 2014 |
| 2 |
Hard Bargains Ross receives good news for a change; Muscles asks Brad for dating advice; Nathan gets a bizarre proposition from Nelson, then spends an evening with Jake; Brad parts with a piece of his past. |
November 19, 2014 |
| 3 |
Thanks But No Thanks Nathan is haunted by his past as the gang gathers for Thanksgiving; Lydia introduces her new boyfriend; an unwelcome guest interrupts dinner; Brad attempts a new career path. |
November 26, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Where Were YOU When The Rights Went ON? The Old Dogs & New Tricks celebrate the Supreme Court marriage-equality ruling. On the morning of Friday, June 26, 2015, the boys are surprised by President Obama's announcement of the ruling – but the surprises are just beginning! |
June 25, 2016 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | YouTube |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 30, 2011 |
| Last aired | June 25, 2016 |
| Runtime | 15 minutes |
| Status | ended |