American television personality, comedian, and former talk show host best known for "The Dick Cavett Show," which ran from the late 1960s through the 1990s. Cavett is considered one of the most intellectually-oriented interviewers in television history, having hosted luminaries from John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix to Katharine Hepburn and Marlon Brando. Cavett was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein by filmmaker Woody Allen and maintained a documented social relationship with Epstein from at least 2012 through 2017. He attended multiple dinners and lunches at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse, often alongside Allen and Soon-Yi Previn. Records show invitations in February 2012, January 2013, and multiple occasions through 2017, including documented lunch and dinner visits in December 2016 and February 2017.
Beyond social events, Cavett engaged in direct email correspondence with both Epstein and his longtime assistant Lesley Groff. In a December 2016 email to Groff; later forwarded to Epstein; Cavett wrote playfully about a political anagram: "The letters in PRESIDENT TRUMP; re-arranged; spell: MR. PUTIN'S RED PET." He signed off, "Thanks, Lesley. The chicken matter touches my heart. Dick C."
Epstein's one-word reply, sent in December 2017, was: "Shame." This correspondence, recovered in DOJ-released EFTA documents, reveals a relaxed, familiar tone between Cavett and Epstein's household. Cavett's executive assistant Lisa Troland also communicated with Epstein's staff about pricing and budgets related to a PBS television project, indicating the relationship had a professional as well as social dimension. With 903 document mentions, Cavett is among the most frequently appearing celebrities in the Epstein files. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Cavett in connection with Epstein's crimes, and he has not been named in any civil or criminal proceedings.
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Background
Dick Cavett is an American television personality, comedian, and former talk show host, best known for hosting 'The Dick Cavett Show,' which aired in various formats from the late 1960s through the 1990s. He is widely regarded as one of the most intellectually oriented interviewers in American television history, having conducted notable conversations with a wide array of cultural, political, and entertainment figures over several decades.
Cavett's name appears extensively in the Epstein case files, primarily in email communications between Jeffrey Epstein and his staff, spanning from at least February 2012 through December 2017. The documents indicate a social and potentially professional relationship involving dinners, lunches, and discussions about a PBS show budget. According to one document, Cavett was introduced to Epstein by filmmaker Woody Allen.
Cavett's wife Martha is also mentioned in several documents as accompanying him to social events at Epstein's residence. Cavett's executive assistant, Lisa Troland, communicated regularly with Epstein's staff, particularly assistant Lesley Groff, to coordinate meetings and logistics.
Epstein Connection
Dick Cavett had a documented social relationship with Jeffrey Epstein spanning at least 2012 to 2017. According to an email from Epstein's staff, Woody Allen introduced Cavett to Epstein, and Epstein expressed gratitude for the introduction (efta-efta02174343). Cavett attended multiple dinners and lunches at Epstein's residence, often alongside Woody Allen, Soon-Yi Previn, and other entertainment figures. The relationship extended beyond purely social contact: documents reference discussions between Cavett's office and Epstein's staff regarding the pricing and detailed budget of a PBS show (efta-efta02198422, efta-efta02199934, efta-efta02200328), suggesting a possible professional or financial dimension. Cavett also directly emailed Epstein, including forwarding a political anagram in December 2016 (d-16996). Epstein communicated directly with Cavett as late as December 2017 (efta-02550418). There is no evidence in the provided documents linking Cavett to any criminal activity or misconduct associated with the Epstein case.
Key Allegations(5)
Dick Cavett attended multiple social dinners and lunches at Jeffrey Epstein's residence between 2012 and 2017, often alongside Woody Allen and other entertainment figures.
documentedWoody Allen introduced Dick Cavett to Jeffrey Epstein, and Epstein expressed thanks for the introduction.
documentedCavett's office (through executive assistant Lisa Troland) communicated with Epstein's staff about the pricing and budget of a PBS show, suggesting a potential financial or professional relationship.
documentedCavett forwarded a political anagram email to Lesley Groff, which was subsequently forwarded to Jeffrey Epstein, in December 2016.
documentedEpstein considered Cavett's attendance at events as socially influential, asking whether Cavett's presence would 'influence Rogers decision.'
documentedLegal Status
Dick Cavett is named in numerous Epstein-related documents as a social contact and dinner guest. No documents in the provided evidence link him to any criminal investigation, charges, or allegations of misconduct.
Notable Statements(2)
“PRESIDENT TRUMP rearranged to MR. PUTIN'S RED PET”
“Shame”
Key Relationships(7)
Extensive email evidence of dinners, lunches, and direct communications between Cavett and Epstein from 2012 through at least December 2017. Epstein's staff coordinated multiple meetings and Cavett's assistant communicated with Epstein's office about a PBS show budget. (efta-efta02174349, efta-01787891, efta-efta02206041, efta-02550418, efta-efta02198422)
Woody Allen introduced Dick Cavett to Jeffrey Epstein. Cavett attended multiple dinners at Epstein's residence alongside Allen and Soon-Yi Previn. Allen's office staff coordinated Cavett's attendance at these events. (efta-efta02174343, efta-efta02149893, efta-efta02150917, efta-efta01910851)
Lesley Groff, Epstein's assistant, regularly coordinated Cavett's visits and communicated with Cavett's assistant Lisa Troland. Cavett also sent emails directly to Groff. (efta-efta02206351, efta-efta02200171, d-16996, efta-02291659)
Soon-Yi Previn attended dinners at Epstein's residence alongside Cavett. In one email, staff asked if Soon-Yi had invited Cavett to a dinner. (efta-efta01906977, efta-efta02174612, efta-01996713)
Charlie Rose was invited to a dinner at Epstein's with Woody Allen and Dick Cavett on February 16, 2012, but declined citing CBS commitments. (efta-02681385, efta-01998148, efta-01770284)
David Blaine attended or was invited to the same dinners as Cavett. In one email, David Brenner stated he believed 'Cavett+Blaine set that up,' referring to an unspecified incident at a dinner. (efta-efta01908300, efta-01906524, efta-02565814)
Thomas Pritzker was included in email communications about dinners involving Cavett at Epstein's residence. (efta-efta01907980, efta-efta02009708)
Timeline(21 events)
Jeffrey Epstein sends email referencing 'woody and dick cavett,' initiating planning for a dinner.
Epstein emails Tom Pritzker: 'woddy alien dick cavett, 16th my house? boris.'
Reminder sent to Epstein about 'dick cavett and screening woody Allen movie.'
Email asks if Dick Cavett can bring his wife to the dinner. Confirmed that Woody, Soon-Yi, and Dick Cavett are available for Feb 16.
Dinner held at Epstein's with Woody Allen, Soon-Yi, Dick Cavett, and his wife Martha. Charlie Rose had been invited but declined.
Epstein staff sends alarm/calendar entry: '7:00 Dinner w/Woody Allen, Dick Cavett, Boris.'
Epstein's staff emails Woody Allen's assistant: 'Jeffrey also wants to thank Woody for introducing him to Dick Cavett!!'
Woody Allen's assistant confirms Dick Cavett for an upcoming dinner.
Email references 'wed dinner with woody, dick cavett, lewis black, bobby slayton.'
Dinner held at Epstein's with guests including Woody Allen, Soon-Yi, Bobby Slayton, Lewis Black, David Brenner, Dick Cavett, and potentially David Blaine and his girlfriend.
Email about 'Dick Cavett Dinner' involving Lauren Cheung, assistant to Woody Allen.
Epstein emails about 'Dick Cavett' with attached contact file. Staff coordinates lunch for Dec 16.
Dick Cavett confirmed to visit Epstein for lunch at 12:30. Jojo (Epstein's driver) drives Cavett back to his home afterward.
Dick Cavett emails Lesley Groff a forwarded anagram: 'PRESIDENT TRUMP' rearranged to 'MR. PUTIN'S RED PET.' Email forwarded to Epstein.
Staff alert: 'Price of PBS Show from Lisa in Dick Cavett's office' -- discussions about a PBS show budget between Cavett's office and Epstein's staff.
Staff alert: 'Need detailed budget from Lisa in Dick Cavett's office.'
Cavett's assistant Lisa checks in on the detailed budget status with Epstein's staff.
Epstein emails about Dick Cavett's office: 'see if they are in town, they can join dinner.'
Lisa in Dick Cavett's office reports 'He just landed' to Lesley Groff.
Reminder that Dick Cavett is coming for lunch at 12:30 on Saturday (Feb 25).
Jeffrey Epstein emails Dick Cavett directly, replying 'Shame' to a message titled 'Spider Woman brightens Xmas.'
At a Glance
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Document Mentions
Schedule (7)
2012-01-23 to 2017-10-20 · 3 entries verified across multiple documents
Dinner with Woody Allen, Bobby Slayton and Lewis Black. Possible attendees David Blaine & girlfriend, Dick Cavett
Dinner w/Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Dick Cavett, Boris Nikolic
Dinner with Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Dick Cavett, Boris Nikolic
Dinner w/Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Bobby Slayton, Lewis Black, David Brenner and Dick Cavett. Takeout dinner
Dinner with Woody Allen, Soon Yi, Bobby Slayton, Lewis Black, David Brenner and Dick Cavett. Take out dinner
Dinner with Woody Allen, Bobby Slayton and Lewis Black
Dinner with Woody Allen and Dick Cavett (maybe Ron Lauder)
Photo Evidence (1)
Dick Cavett was identified in 1 document image from DOJ EFTA releases via AI face recognition (ArcFace).
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Who is Dick Cavett?
American television personality, comedian, and former talk show host best known for "The Dick Cavett Show," which ran from the late 1960s through the 1990s. Cavett is considered one of the most intellectually-oriented interviewers in television history, having hosted luminaries from John Lennon and Jimi Hendrix to Katharine Hepburn and Marlon Brando. Cavett was introduced to Jeffrey Epstein by filmmaker Woody Allen and maintained a documented social relationship with Epstein from at least 2012 through 2017. He attended multiple dinners and lunches at Epstein's Manhattan townhouse, often alongside Allen and Soon-Yi Previn. Records show invitations in February 2012, January 2013, and multiple occasions through 2017, including documented lunch and dinner visits in December 2016 and February 2017. Beyond social events, Cavett engaged in direct email correspondence with both Epstein and his longtime assistant Lesley Groff. In a December 2016 email to Groff; later forwarded to Epstein; Cavett wrote playfully about a political anagram: "The letters in PRESIDENT TRUMP; re-arranged; spell: MR. PUTIN'S RED PET." He signed off, "Thanks, Lesley. The chicken matter touches my heart. Dick C." Epstein's one-word reply, sent in December 2017, was: "Shame." This correspondence, recovered in DOJ-released EFTA documents, reveals a relaxed, familiar tone between Cavett and Epstein's household. Cavett's executive assistant Lisa Troland also communicated with Epstein's staff about pricing and budgets related to a PBS television project, indicating the relationship had a professional as well as social dimension. With 903 document mentions, Cavett is among the most frequently appearing celebrities in the Epstein files. No allegations of wrongdoing have been made against Cavett in connection with Epstein's crimes, and he has not been named in any civil or criminal proceedings.
What is Dick Cavett's connection to Jeffrey Epstein?
Dick Cavett appears in 912 case documents, 0 flight logs, and 0 emails from the Epstein investigation files. Connected to 1 other persons of interest.
Is Dick Cavett in the Epstein files?
Yes. Dick Cavett is referenced in 912 documents from the Epstein case files, including court filings, FBI reports, and DOJ releases. 1 connections to other persons of interest have been documented.
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