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Dinner for Five
2001 - 2008 8.2 (11 votes) 5 Seasons
Genres
Comedy Talk
Networks
IFC
Created By
Jon Favreau

Dinner for Five

Overview

Dinner for Five is a television program in which actor/filmmaker Jon Favreau and a revolving guest list of celebrities eat, drink and talk about life on and off the set and swap stories about projects past and present. The program seats screen legends next to a variety of personalities from film, television, music and comedy, resulting in an unpredictable free-for-all. The program aired on the Independent Film Channel with Favreau the co-Executive Producer with Peter Billingsley. The show format is a spontaneous, open forum for people in the entertainment community. The idea, originally conceived by Favreau, originated from a time when he went out to dinner with colleagues on a film location and exchanged filming anecdotes. Favreau said, "I thought it would be interesting to show people that side of the business". He did not want to present them in a "sensationalized way [that] they're presented in the press, but as normal people". The format featured Favreau and four guests from the entertainment industry in a restaurant with no other diners. They ordered actual food from real menus and were served by authentic waiters. There were no cue cards or previous research on the participants that would have allowed him to orchestrate the conversation and the guests were allowed to talk about whatever they wanted. The show used five cameras with the operators using long lenses so that they could be at least ten feet away from the table and not intrude on the conversation or make the guests self-conscious. The conversations lasted until the film ran out. A 25-minutes episode would be edited from the two-hour dinner.

Key Crew

Producer: Lisa Tauger, Chris Donovan, Peter Billingsley

Top Cast

Jon Favreau
Jon Favreau

Vince Vaughn
Vince Vaughn

Seasons

Season 1 poster
Season 1 (2001)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Joey Lauren Adams, Peter Berg, Kevin James, Jeanne Tripplehorn
2001-07-06

This episode was taped at the Atlantic in Los Angeles on March 19, 2001. Jon's guests are: Joey Lauren Adams, actress, Dazed and Confused, Chasing AmyPeter Berg, actor/director, The Last Seduction, The Rundown Kevin James, actor, CBS's King of QueensJeanne Tripplehorn, actress, Basic Instinct, Waterworld

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Vince Vaughn, Garry Shandling, Cheri Oteri, Peter Falk
2001-11-22

This episode was taped at Musso & Frank Grill in Hollywood on October 10, 2001. Jon's guests are: Peter Falk, actor, TV's Columbo, Princess BrideCheri Oteri, actress, Saturday Night LiveGarry Shandling, actor, The Larry Sanders ShowVince Vaughn, actor, Swingers, Old School

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Christian Slater, Illeana Douglas, Jeff Goldblum, Fred Willard
2002-04-22

This episode was taped at the Pinot Hollywood on November 18, 2001. Jon's guests are: Illeana Douglas, actress, Ghost World, To Die ForJeff Goldblum, actor, Jurassic Park, The FlyChristian Slater, actor, Heathers, True RomanceFred Willard, actor, This is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Ron Livingston, Kevin Pollack, Sarah Silverman, Rod Steiger
2002-04-29

This episode was taped at the Saddle Peak Lodge, Calabasas on November 19, 2001. Jon's guests are: Ron Livingston, actor, Swingers, Office SpaceKevin Pollack, actor, The Usual Suspects, AvalonSarah Silverman, actress, Saturday Night Live, School of RockRod Steiger, actor, On the Waterfront, Doctor Zhivago

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Andy Dick, Daryl Hannah, Marilyn Manson
2002-05-06

This episode was taped at the Pinot Hollywood restaurant, on January 13, 2002. Jon's guests are: Andy Dick, actor, NewsRadio, Road TripDaryl Hannah, actress, Blade Runner, Dancing at the Blue IguanaMarilyn Manson, musician, Lost Highway

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Sean Astin, Bonnie Hunt, Kevin James, Ray Romano
2002-05-13

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Saffron Burrows, Faizon Love, Michael Rapaport, Sarah Silverman
2002-05-27

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Jennifer Beals, Adam Goldberg, Seth Green, Dwight Yoakum
2002-06-03

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: David Cross, Famke Janssen, Denis Leary, Martha Plimpton
2002-09-30

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Sean Combs, John Leguizamo, Juliette Lewis, Vincent Pastore
2002-10-07

This episode was taped at Dylan Prime restaurant in New York City on April 7, 2002. Jon's guests are: Sean "Puffy" Combs, musician/actor, Made, Monster's BallJohn leguizamo, actor, Summer of Sam, Moulin RougeJuliette Lewis, actress, Cape Fear, Natural Born KillersVincent Pastore, actor, The Sopranos, Made Rated: TV-MA for Adult Language (AL)

Runtime: 30 min
Season 3 poster
Season 3 (2004)

No overview available.

16 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: Gina Gershon, Dennis Farina, Ron Livingston, Faizon Love
2004-04-09

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Kevin James, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Lewis, Burt Reynolds
2004-04-16

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Kevin Smith, George Carlin, Jason Biggs, Stephen Root
2004-04-23

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Joe Mantegna, Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean, Jeff Garlin
2004-04-30

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: Jeff Ross, Hector Elizando, Kevin Pollak, Laura Kightlinger
2004-05-07

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Laura Dern, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Ernie Hudson
2004-05-14

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Jennifer Esposito, Barry Pepper, Luis Guzman, Stephen Dorff
2004-05-21

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Alec Baldwin, Peter Dinklage, Carrie Fisher, Tracey Ullman
2004-05-28

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Dom DeLuise, Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning, Charles Nelson Reilly
2004-06-04

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: John Waters, Colin Quinn, Danny Aiello, Delroy Lindo
2004-06-11

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 11: Isaac Mizrahi, Alan Cumming, Faizon Love, Amy Irving
2004-06-18

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 12: David Cross, Molly Shannon, George Hickenlooper, Phillip Baker Hall
2004-06-25

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 13: Michael Madsen, Richard Donner, Ray Romano, Ron Eldard
2004-07-02

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 14: Neve Campbell, Henry Winkler, Dave Foley, Jeff Garlin
2004-09-10

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 15: Peter Berg, Billy Bob Thornton, Brian Grazer, H.G (Buzz) Bissinger
2004-10-08

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 16: Martin Scorsese
2004-12-10

Host Jon Favreau devotes the entire program this week to a conversation with famed director Martin Scorsese.

Runtime: 30 min
Season 4 poster
Season 4 (2005)

No overview available.

10 episodes

Episodes
Episode 1: David Milch, Tim Olyphant, Michael Rapaport, Jay Mohr
2005-04-01

This episode was taped at Le Meridien, Beverly Hills. Jon's guests are: David Milch, writer/producer, Deadwood, NYPD BlueJay Mohr, actor, Action, Last Comic StandingTim Olyphant, actor, Deadwood, GoMichael Rapaport, actor, Boston Public, War at Home Rated: TV-MA for Adult Language (AL)

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 2: Tracy Morgan, Jeffrey Tambor, Bonnie Hunt, Jason Bateman
2005-04-08

This week Jon's guests are: * Jason Bateman, actor, Arrested Development, Dodgeball * Bonnie Hunt, actress/Director, Jerry Maguire, Return to Me * Tracy Morgan, actor/comedian, SNL, The Longest Yard * Jeffrey Tambor, actor, The Larry Sanders Show, Arrested Development Rated: TV-MA for Adult Language (AL)

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 3: Rob Zombie, Bruce Campbell, Roger Corman, Faizon Love
2005-04-15

This episode was taped at La Cachette restaurant in Santa Monica.Jon's guests are: * Bruce Campbell, actor, Evil Dead, Bubba Ho-tep * Roger Corman, producer/director, Death Race 2000, Carnosaur * Faizon Love, actor/comedian, Wonderland, Torque * Rob Zombie, musician/director, Rated: TV-MA for Adult Language (AL)

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 4: Michael De Luca, Luis Guzman, Michael Chiklis, Henry Rollins
2005-04-22

Jon's guests are:Michael De Luca, producer, New Line Studios Luis Guzman, actor, Boogie Nights, Carlito's Way Michael Chiklis, actor, Fantastic Four, The Shield Henry Rollins, Rock Singer/Actor, Heat, Lost Highway Rated: TV-MA for Adult Language (AL)

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 5: David Duchovny, Dax Shepard, Tim Blake Nelson, Stephen Root
2005-04-29

This episode was taped at Le Meridien, Beverly Hills.Jon's guests are:* David Duchovny, actor/director, X-Files, Kalifornia * Tim Blake Nelson, actor/director, Oh Brother Where Art Thou?, The Thin Red Line * Stephen Root, actor, Office Space, Dodgeball * Dax Shepard, actor, Punk'd, IdiocracyRated: TV-MA for Adult Language (AL)

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 6: Bill Maher, Alanis Morissette, Rosanna Arquette, Bob Odenkirk
2005-05-06

This episode was taped at Le Meridien, Beverly Hills. Jon's guests are: * Rosanna Arquette, actress, New York Stories, Pulp Fiction * Bill Maher, comedian/actor, Real Time with Bill Maher, Politically Incorrect * Alanis Morissette, musician/actress, Dogma, De-Lovely * Bob Odenkirk, actor/writer/director, Mr. Show with Bob and David, Melvin goes to Dinner Rated: TV-MA for Adult Language (AL)

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 7: Frank Darabont, Alan Cumming, Harry Shearer, Fred Willard
2005-05-20

This episode was taped at the Pinot in Hollywood. Jon's guests are: Frank Darabont, writer/director, The Shawshank Redemption, The Green MileAlan Cumming, actor/director, X-Men 2, The Anniversary Party Harry Shearer, actor, Spinal Tap, The SimpsonsFred Willard, actor, Waiting for Guffman, A Mighty Wind Rated: TV-MA for Adult Language (AL)

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 8: Tony Hawk, Stacy Peralta, Seth MacFarlane, Jon Heder
2005-06-02

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 9: Kevin Smith, Jason Lee, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill, J.J. Abrams
2005-06-17

Kevin Smith is the guest host of this episode, replacing Jon Favreau.

Runtime: 30 min
Episode 10: Adam Goldberg, Christina Ricci, Giovanni Ribisi, Steven Drozd
2005-06-24

Runtime: 30 min

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