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Park Bench

All Episodes 2014 - 2015

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  • 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z
  • 11m
  • 4h 35m (25 episodes)
  • United States
  • English
  • Comedy, Talk Show
Park Bench is a new kind of "talking show" straight from the mind of born and bred New Yorker and host, Steve Buscemi. Featuring a mix of surprise celebrity appearances and spontaneous interviews with people on the street, Park Bench will convey Steve's unique relationship with New York and its array of one-of-a-kind characters.

26 episodes

Series Premiere

2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

1x01 Bench Rivalry

Series Premiere

1x01 Bench Rivalry

  • 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z11m

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.

2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

1x02 Hair Apparent

1x02 Hair Apparent

  • 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z11m

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.

2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

1x03 Close But No Cigar

1x03 Close But No Cigar

  • 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z11m

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.

2014-05-15T04:00:00Z

1x04 Benchmark

1x04 Benchmark

  • 2014-05-15T04:00:00Z11m

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.

2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

1x05 Parklandia

1x05 Parklandia

  • 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z11m

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.

2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

1x06 No Try Just Do

1x06 No Try Just Do

  • 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z11m

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.

2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

1x07 It's a Girl's World

1x07 It's a Girl's World

  • 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z11m

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.

2014-06-09T04:00:00Z

1x08 Bill of Approval

1x08 Bill of Approval

  • 2014-06-09T04:00:00Z11m

Steve surveys the public and shares their concerns with NYC Mayor Bill de Blasio. At last, Geo may have found someone to trust.

2014-06-10T04:00:00Z

1x09 Fun with Dick and Debbie

1x09 Fun with Dick and Debbie

  • 2014-06-10T04:00:00Z11m

Dick Cavett hosts an unexpected guest while Steve, Geo, and Michael observe the rules of conversation.

2014-07-10T04:00:00Z

1x10 Cobbler, Butcher, Biker

1x10 Cobbler, Butcher, Biker

  • 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z11m

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.

Steve and Julian Schnabel drink tequila while discussing natural light, biblical film scenes, signal flags and immortality.

2014-07-10T04:00:00Z

1x12 Bench Rap

1x12 Bench Rap

  • 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z11m

Method Man and Geo share their emotions and Steve plays ball with Beastie Boys Ad-Rock and Mike D.

Season Finale

2014-07-10T04:00:00Z

1x13 One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Steve

Season Finale

1x13 One Fine Finale, Life Accordion to Steve

  • 2014-07-10T04:00:00Z11m

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

Season Premiere

2015-06-04T04:00:00Z

2x01 Every Dog Has Its Day

Season Premiere

2x01 Every Dog Has Its Day

  • 2015-06-04T04:00:00Z11m

Steve Buscemi sits down for a second season of Park Bench with brother Michael, co-host Geo, and bandleader Anthony Laciura. Triumph the Insult Comic Dog (The Jack and Triumph Show, Adult Swim) teaches Steve some new tricks.

2015-06-25T04:00:00Z

2x02 Sidekicker

2x02 Sidekicker

  • 2015-06-25T04:00:00Z11m

Steve and Geo discuss their future, Debi Mazar talks about an elevator ride with Madonna, while Kenan Thompson takes off on a new career.

2015-07-02T04:00:00Z

2x03 No Fools, No Fun

2x03 No Fools, No Fun

  • 2015-07-02T04:00:00Z11m

Geo takes a meeting with Michael, while Steve and potential co-host Mark Boone Junior unwittingly audition the band Puss n Boots (Norah Jones, Catherine Popper, Sasha Dobson).

2015-07-09T04:00:00Z

2x04 Back in the Day

2x04 Back in the Day

  • 2015-07-09T04:00:00Z11m

Jim Jarmusch talks to Steve, Geo and Michael about music, movies, and the virtues of being an amateur

2015-07-16T04:00:00Z

2x05 La Neighbor Delight

2x05 La Neighbor Delight

  • 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z11m

Geo nixes the guest list, while Steve runs into neighbor John Turturro and Michael shows up to wrestle. Later at La Bagel Delight, the folly of a quote is revealed by writers Siri Hustvedt and Paul Auster.

2015-07-16T04:00:00Z

2x06 I.O.U.

2x06 I.O.U.

  • 2015-07-16T04:00:00Z11m

John Oliver pays a debt, Geo recommends a do over and Steve gets a second chance with the "Last Week Tonight" host.

2015-07-30T04:00:00Z

2x07 Orange is The New Steve

2x07 Orange is The New Steve

  • 2015-07-30T04:00:00Z11m

Steve sits with Piper Kerman, author of "Orange is the New Black". Glenn E. Martin joins to discuss Just Leadership USA, while Geo and Michael Bench Talk with "Orange" cast Michelle Hurst, Annie Golden, and Jackie Cruz.

2015-08-06T04:00:00Z

2x08 Sound Salvation

2x08 Sound Salvation

  • 2015-08-06T04:00:00Z11m

Steve meets up with Elvis Costello in Geo’s old neighborhood to discuss sweets, dance bands, Springsteen and growing up in a musical family. Michael joins to hear Elvis perform “Radio Soul.”

2015-08-13T04:00:00Z

2x09 Park Mensch

2x09 Park Mensch

  • 2015-08-13T04:00:00Z11m

Steve talks to Gilbert Gottfried about being a stand up guy. Travis and Geo try to pull a fast one, and Michael sees an opportunity.

2015-08-20T04:00:00Z

2x10 Truth Be Told

2x10 Truth Be Told

  • 2015-08-20T04:00:00Z11m

Geo and Steve take a coffee break with performer Justin Vivian Bond, musicians Thomas Bartlett, NathAnn Carrera, and Claudia Chopek. Girls actor Zosia Mamet fast talks Steve, Travis asks for a favor and Michael saves the day.

2015-08-27T04:00:00Z

2x11 Leading Lady

2x11 Leading Lady

  • 2015-08-27T04:00:00Z11m

Steve and Geo search high and low for New Yorkers to share their concerns with Public Advocate Letitia James.

Season Finale

2015-09-03T04:00:00Z

2x12 All In

Season Finale

2x12 All In

  • 2015-09-03T04:00:00Z11m

Steve plays poker with actors Kathy Najimy, Amber Tamblyn and Bridget Everett. David Blaine raises the stakes. Then Geo, Michael, Steve and Anthony join Miwa Gemini and the Main Squeeze Orchestra for a grand finale.

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