We're all for charitable causes, and can't even imagine going hungry — although we came close today after arriving late for a media luncheon at Le Cirque. But a couple of "once in a lifetime" auction items provided by WCBS 880 for Hungerthon 2006 struck us as, oh, "Why?":

Bagels, Coffee, Jared Max and You 5-7 am (WCBS only) Spend a morning with Jared Max and find out how much fun it can be talking about sports all day. Help Max decide how to tell the big sports stories of the morning, watch him deliver the sportscast, and ... when drive time is over, Max will help you put together your own sportscast that 880 WCBS-AM will post on wcbs880.com that day. Bagels, coffee, Max and you at the WCBS News Radio Studios in Manhattan.

Spend a day with John Montone
5-9 am (WINS only)
Spend a day with 1010 WINS ace morning street reporter John Montone covering the day's news — on a mutually convenient day. This prize must be claimed no later than May 31, 2007.

An evening of humor with Charles Grodin
All day An evening of humor with actor/commentator Charles Grodin. Grodin's film career has spanned 5 decades — from "Heaven Can Wait" and "Midnight Run" to kids' classics "Clifford" and "Beethoven." He's also been involved in serious commentary — working for "60 Minutes II" for a time, and even hosting his own talk show on CNBC. You can hear his radio commentary on many CBS Radio Stations today — including WCBS in New York. Date and venue to be determined.

More, including a Ray Romano concert — why? — here:

WCBS 880 and 1010 WINS Tuesday, Nov. 21 Listen Live and bid WCBS 880 1010WINS

HUNGERTHON AUCTION ITEMS:

*An evening of humor with Charles Grodin
*Visit CBS News at Noon
*Peter Max Portrait
*Bagels, Coffee, Jared Max and You
*WINS Announcer
*Spend a day with John Montone
*The King of Queens Package
*Charles Osgood Package
*House Show Taping
*Ray Romano in concert

An evening of humor with Charles Grodin
All day An evening of humor with actor/commentator Charles Grodin. Grodin's film career has spanned 5 decades — from "Heaven Can Wait" and "Midnight Run" to kids' classics "Clifford" and "Beethoven." He's also been involved in serious commentary — working for "60 Minutes II" for a time, and even hosting his own talk show on CNBC. You can hear his radio commentary on many CBS Radio Stations today — including WCBS in New York. Date and venue to be determined.

Visit CBS News at Noon
(WCBS only)
You and 3 guests will visit the CBS 2 News at Noon show studio to meet the cast and crew and observe a broadcast on a day mutually agreed upon. Plus donor will receive 2 CBS T-shirts. Participants must be 16 years or older. No exceptions will be made. Compliments of CBS-TV. The first person to contribute $300 on a credit card to Hungerthon will enjoy this great opportunity at CBS 2 News, plus one Hungerthon T-shirt.

Peter Max Portrait
5-9 am (WCBS only)
World-renowned artist Peter Max will create a one of a kind "mixed media on paper" 11"x14" portrait from your favorite photograph. The portrait can be of you, your child, grandchild, family, etc.

Bagels, Coffee, Jared Max and You
5-7 am (WCBS only)
Spend a morning with Jared Max and find out how much fun it can be talking about sports all day. Help Max decide how to tell the big sports stories of the morning, watch him deliver the sportscast, and ... when drive time is over, Max will help you put together your own sportscast that 880 WCBS-AM will post on wcbs880.com that day. Bagels, coffee, Max and you at the WCBS News Radio Studios in Manhattan.

WINS Announcer
6-9 am (WINS only)
Audition to be a radio announcer on 1010 WINS. You will have the unique and priceless opportunity to meet and chat with the 1010 WINS morning news team over bagels and coffee. You'll observe a live, on-air newscast and then record your own off-air newscast written by 1010 WINS anchorwoman Judy DeAngelis and recorded in the same studio used by the station's news anchors. Your recording will be gently critiqued by Mark Mason, the station's executive editor and VP / News for Infinity Broadcasting. You will also receive two CD copies of your newscast as a keepsake.

Spend a day with John Montone
5-9 am (WINS only)
Spend a day with 1010 WINS ace morning street reporter John Montone covering the day's news - on a mutually convenient day. This prize must be claimed no later than May 31, 2007.

The King of Queens Package
8-10 am
The King of Queens non-speaking walk-on role for a taping day during the 2006-2007 final season of The King of Queens. Walk-on actor must be 18 years of age or older. There are no exceptions to the age limit or to the production season date. Package also includes dinner for two at the Los Angeles Hard Rock Cafe, and one night's hotel stay, plus coach airfare for two from a NYC area airport provided by Jet Blue. Your guest will also receive a ticket to the taping.

Charles Osgood Package
9-11 am (WCBS only)
One pair of tickets to attend a broadcast of CBS-TV's show "Sunday Morning" with Charles Osgood — on a mutually agreeable Sunday morning. Following the broadcast, you and your guest will enjoy brunch with Osgood.

House Show Taping
5-7 pm
You and a guest will have a VIP visit to the set of Fox's hit TV show House. Depending on the actor's schedule, you will be able to meet and talk with a few of your favorites. The cast includes: Hugh Laurie, Jennifer Morrison, Jesse Spencer, Lisa Edelstein, Omar Epps and Robert Sean Leonard. Also includes airfare compliments of Jet Blue, dinner for two at the LA Hard Rock Cafe, and one night hotel stay.

Ray Romano in Concert
6-9 pm
See Ray Romano in Concert in Las Vegas at The Mirage Hotel, and meet him after the show for a photo and autograph opportunity. This package includes airfare for two, one night hotel and dinner for two at the Hard Rock Cafe. Must be over 18 to attend.