Park Bench with Steve Buscemi - Season 1
1 - Bench Rivalry
Air Date: May 15, 2014
Steve Buscemi has a new show idea but Chris Rock has his doubts. Actor Anthony Laciura sits down to help, but Steve's brother Michael has his own ideas.
2 - Hair Apparent
Air Date: May 15, 2014
Rosie Perez takes a seat on the bench to talk about where she comes from, Geo leaves for important business, and Michael helps Rosie to her next appointment.
3 - Close But No Cigar
Air Date: May 15, 2014
Steve sits and smokes e-cigars with Billy Connolly. Later, Steve works connections with his brother Michael to get Colin Quinn as a possible guest.
4 - Benchmark
Air Date: May 15, 2014
Steve hosts his biggest show yet. With a live audience, Steve talks with Rosanne Cash about her southern roots, while Michael Shannon needs new shoelaces.
5 - Parklandia
Air Date: June 9, 2014
Fred Armisen is running late for an appearance on another talking show, but takes a moment to reminisce with Steve about a play they did together.
6 - No Try Just Do
Air Date: June 9, 2014
After a tour of Himalayan art with Rubin Museum Program Director Tim McHenry, Steve and Buddhist nun Ani Trime Lhamo sit down, be quiet, and see what happens.
7 - It's a Girl's World
Air Date: June 9, 2014
Steve talks to GZA from the Wu-Tang Clan about his lyrical influences before heading to the Lower Eastside Girls Club to meet some higher dimensional beings.
8 - Bill of Approval
Air Date: June 9, 2014
Steve surveys the public and shares their concerns with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. At last, Geo may have found someone to trust.
9 - Fun with Dick and Debbie
Air Date: June 10, 2014
Dick Cavett hosts an unexpected guest while Steve, Geo, and Michael observe the rules of conversation.
10 - Cobbler, Butcher, Biker
Air Date: June 10, 2014
Steve talks to Tom McCarthy about his upcoming film The Cobbler and Bobby Cannavale cuts in to debate the carnivorous origins of Italian-American names.
11 - A Carrot is a Diamond For a Rabbit
Air Date: June 10, 2014
Steve and Julian Schnabel drink tequila while discussing natural light, biblical film scenes, signal flags and immortality.
12 - Bench Rap
Air Date: June 10, 2014
Method Man and Geo share their emotions and Steve plays ball with Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D.
13 - One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Steve
Air Date: June 10, 2014
Steve and Geo mix it up with Michael Kenneth Williams, musician Jake La Botz and The Daily Show’s Jessica Williams before warming the bench with brother Michael