Synopsis
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.
Episodes
Dinner for Five: Season 1
Joey Lauren Adams, Peter Berg, Kevin James, Jeanne Tripplehorn
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
Vince Vaughn, Garry Shandling, Cheri Oteri, Peter Falk
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
Christian Slater, Illeana Douglas, Jeff Goldblum, Fred Willard
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
Ron Livingston, Kevin Pollack, Sarah Silverman, Rod Steiger
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
Andy Dick, Daryl Hannah, Marilyn Manson
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
Sean Astin, Bonnie Hunt, Kevin James, Ray Romano
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Saffron Burrows, Faizon Love, Michael Rapaport, Sarah Silverman
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Jennifer Beals, Adam Goldberg, Seth Green, Dwight Yoakum
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David Cross, Famke Janssen, Denis Leary, Martha Plimpton
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Sean Combs, John Leguizamo, Juliette Lewis, Vincent Pastore
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)
Dinner for Five: Season 2
Ben Affleck, Colin Farrell, Jennifer Garner, Kevin Smith
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Dom Deluise, Peter Falk, John Herzfeld, Richard Lewis
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Peter Bogdanovich, Larry Miller, Penelope Ann Miller, Liev Schreiber
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Ed Asner, Ed Begley, Jr., Carrie Fisher, Blair Underwood
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David Byrne, Dave Eggers, Janeane Garofalo, Joe Pantoliano
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Louis C.K., Illeana Douglas, Will Ferrell, Eddie Izzard
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Vince Vaughn, Cole Hauser, Rory Cochrane, Brian Cox
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John Landis, David Alan Grier, Leland Orser, Fran Drescher
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Beverly D'Angelo, Rosie Perez, Cathy Moriarty, Catherine Kellner
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James Caan, Will Ferrell, Mary Steenburgen, Zooey Deschanel
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Sean Hayes, Katie Holmes, Patricia Clarkson, Oliver Platt
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Peter Berg, Judd Apatow, Famke Janssen, Paul Rudd
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Lili Taylor, Maggie Gyllenhaal, John Sayles, Vanessa Martinez
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Dinner for Five: Season 3
Gina Gershon, Dennis Farina, Ron Livingston, Faizon Love
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Kevin James, Tony Shalhoub, Richard Lewis, Burt Reynolds
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Kevin Smith, George Carlin, Jason Biggs, Stephen Root
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Joe Mantegna, Bob Odenkirk, Michael McKean, Jeff Garlin
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Jeff Ross, Hector Elizando, Kevin Pollak, Laura Kightlinger
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Laura Dern, Ted Danson, Mary Steenburgen, Ernie Hudson
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Jennifer Esposito, Barry Pepper, Luis Guzman, Stephen Dorff
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Alec Baldwin, Peter Dinklage, Carrie Fisher, Tracey Ullman
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Dom DeLuise, Burt Reynolds, Charles Durning, Charles Nelson Reilly
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John Waters, Colin Quinn, Danny Aiello, Delroy Lindo
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Isaac Mizrahi, Alan Cumming, Faizon Love, Amy Irving
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David Cross, Molly Shannon, George Hickenlooper, Phillip Baker Hall
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Michael Madsen, Richard Donner, Ray Romano, Ron Eldard
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Neve Campbell, Henry Winkler, Dave Foley, Jeff Garlin
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Peter Berg, Billy Bob Thornton, Brian Grazer, H.G (Buzz) Bissinger
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Martin Scorsese
Host Jon Favreau devotes the entire program this week to a conversation with famed director Martin Scorsese.
Dinner for Five: Season 4
David Milch, Tim Olyphant, Michael Rapaport, Jay Mohr
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)
Tracy Morgan, Jeffrey Tambor, Bonnie Hunt, Jason Bateman
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)
Rob Zombie, Bruce Campbell, Roger Corman, Faizon Love
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)
Michael De Luca, Luis Guzman, Michael Chiklis, Henry Rollins
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)
David Duchovny, Dax Shepard, Tim Blake Nelson, Stephen Root
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)
Bill Maher, Alanis Morissette, Rosanna Arquette, Bob Odenkirk
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)
Frank Darabont, Alan Cumming, Harry Shearer, Fred Willard
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)
Tony Hawk, Stacy Peralta, Seth MacFarlane, Jon Heder
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Kevin Smith, Jason Lee, Stan Lee, Mark Hamill, J.J. Abrams
Kevin Smith is the guest host of this episode, replacing Jon Favreau.
Adam Goldberg, Christina Ricci, Giovanni Ribisi, Steven Drozd
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Episode 11
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Episode 12
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Episode 13
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Dinner for Five: Season 5
Episode 1
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