SnoopyStyle
Bonnie Hunt is a national treasure. She and her friend funnyman Don Lake creates a show with Bonnie as a local TV host and a minor local celebrity, if they actually remember her name. The show centers on the local TV show that allows a guest star to really shine. Then there's a home front where things are much more sitcom.The show is best when the special guests are allowed to do wacky improvised characters like David Duchovny who played Johnny Volcano. Sometimes they even bring in some oldtimers like Carl Reiner and Rip Taylor. It's just fun to see them.The home front is much more traditional and not as special. And then for some reason, the daughter disappears (probably for contractual reason) which didn't help.
corimari
This wonderful show is an oasis in a sea of offensive and tasteless prime time programming. The majority of the network shows now rely on sex, shock, sex, dysfunctional families, gory violence, sex, obnoxious and disrespectful children, crude language, and sex...instead of good and clever writing. Bonnie isn't complicated; it showcases a loving family (they really still DO exist!); the cast is exceptionally talented, quirky, funny, and lovable; and the writing won't offend or disappoint. This show holds up and exhibits high standards. Also...DO rent Bonnie Hunt's movie "Return to Me"...it is wonderful!
scalumnus
The intitial negative critics are now proven wrong! "Life with Bonnie" is here to stay. Rising up the ratings chart, the show has proven it's combination of subtle "stick together" message, and balls out funny improvistation from Bonnie Hunt, David Alan Grier, and the rest of the cast is a hit with Tuesday night fans. The episodes that followed the first two showed a steady stream of starpower including Kevin Pollack, David Duchovney, building to Tom Hanks that brought wit, romance, and flat out funny shows that showcased Bonnie and her guests. This show is guaranteed a slot on next years line-up! So there! "Life with Bonnie" stays!
hitmouse
I caught an episode while channel surfing away from Frasier...and was impressed and intrigued that I forgot to change back! There was a long interchange between Bonnie and costar Mark Derwin that I am sure was semi-improvised. If it wasn't then kudos to all for such wonderful performances. I was just as impressed with the subsequent episode. Looks like I'll be running a tape on Tuesday nights.