Life with Bonnie

Life with Bonnie

2002
Life with Bonnie
Life with Bonnie

Life with Bonnie

6.5 | en | Comedy

The host of the local morning talk show Morning Chicago creatively balances family commitment—to her husband John, a hard-working family practice doctor, and their three young children— and career obligations.

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Seasons & Episodes

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EP1  Ironing Out Our Differences
Sep. 26,2003
Ironing Out Our Differences

Bonnie's producer, David, decides to pick her up for work in the morning — as she's always late — and in his haste leaves without turning off his iron, causing his home to go up in flames. Feeling guilty and somewhat responsible, Bonnie invites him to move in with her family while his house is being renovated, much to Mark's frustration, when Life with Bonnie premieres on its new date and time.

EP2  Pontiac Bonnie-Ville
Oct. 03,2003
Pontiac Bonnie-Ville

With David still staying at the Molloy home after his house burned down, Bonnie hears David talking about her in his sleep and is convinced he has a crush on her.

EP3  Everything Old is New Again
Oct. 10,2003
Everything Old is New Again

At the end of her rope with houseguest David, Bonnie pays a visit to David's home to speak with the contractors played by the Smothers Brothers who agree to get the job done faster if they can appear on Morning Chicago.

EP4  No Matter Where You Go, There You Are
Oct. 17,2003
No Matter Where You Go, There You Are

Bonnie accidentally gets involved in Mark's boss' marital problems when they learn she's having the famous marriage therapist, Dr. Bill, on Morning Chicago.

EP5  Boyhood to Womanhood
Oct. 24,2003
Boyhood to Womanhood

Bonnie is forced to take Charlie, Conner and Frankie to work with her while Gloria stays home struggling with her mood swings, and Rappin' Rip (Rip Taylor) returns to the set of Morning Chicago.

EP6  The Merry Ole Land of Oz
Oct. 31,2003
The Merry Ole Land of Oz

Mr. Portinbody tells Bonnie and the gang that he wants a "Wizard of Oz" themed show for Halloween, with Bonnie as Dorothy, Tony as the cowardly Lion, David as the Tin Man, Marv as the Scarecrow, Holly as the Wicked Witch, Gloria as Glinda, Charlie and Frankie appear as Munchkins. Lenord returns with Hallowe'en costume fashion show for seniors.

EP7  Places, Stat!
Nov. 07,2003
Places, Stat!

When Bonnie comes down with a case of food poisoning the gang at ""Morning, Chicago"" do the show from Bonnie's hospital bed.

EP8  Queer Eye for the Straight Lie
Nov. 14,2003
Queer Eye for the Straight Lie

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EP9  Boomerang
Nov. 21,2003
Boomerang

The construction is finally done on David's house, but when Bonnie and the Morning Chicago gang pitch in to help with the move, their efforts to lend a hand result in disaster. Meanwhile, Bonnie attempts to jump with the U.S Amateur Jump Rope Champions -- Jumping for Joy.

EP10  Food for Thought
Dec. 05,2003
Food for Thought

When Anna is hired to take over Craft Service for the set of Morning Chicago, Bonnie and the gang don't know how to tell her that her food is inedible. Meanwhile gossip about the cast and crew is leaked to the press and all eyes point to local gossip columnist Rappin' Rip who recently visited the set.

EP11  It's a Wonderful Job
Dec. 12,2003
It's a Wonderful Job

Bonnie dreams she was never the host of ""Morning Chicago"" and gets a chilling glimpse of what the show would be like without her.

EP12  Trifecta, Try Friendship
Jan. 09,2004
Trifecta, Try Friendship

Bonnie and friends help Tony deal with a thug out to collect his gambling debt.

EP13  Live and Let Live
Jan. 23,2004
Live and Let Live

Bonnie's older Vicki shows up with a much younger boyfriend, and when Bonnie, Mark and the gang are fed up with them showing their effection even if it is on ""Morning Chicago"", He asks Bonnie not to tell Vicki that he's on the show he's going to ask her a question, Bonnie thinks he's going to propose marriage but it's a relief that he asked her to go out on the road with his band.

EP14  Space Heaters
Jan. 30,2004
Space Heaters

Bonnie and Mark are going through a rough patch in their relationship, so the gang pitches in to prepare a romantic anniversary dinner for them...with mixed results. Meanwhile, Bonnie plays the drums with Seiichi Tanaka and his percussionists on Morning Chicago.

EP15  Dare to Be Different
Feb. 13,2004
Dare to Be Different

When Bonnie finds a suspicious note in Charlie's pocket, she initially thinks he's being harassed by a bully, but later finds out the note is from a girl in his class who wishes to kiss him. Meanwhile, Bonnie and the ""Morning Chicago"" gang welcome 12-year-old cooking prodigy Chef Rio to the show, and David has a pit crew come to the set to rotate the wheels on his podium.

EP16  Nightshift
Feb. 20,2004
Nightshift

Bonnie and the Morning Chicago gang participate in the station's annual telethon, and their slot — as usual — is in the middle of the night. Hard pressed to fill the time, everyone pitches in with whatever talents they have.

EP17  Act Natural
Feb. 27,2004
Act Natural

When Bonnie mentions her favorite soup from childhood during a cooking segment on Morning Chicago, the company asks her to film a commercial. Bonnie agrees, only to find that the young director (Dax Shepard from MTV's PUNK'D) is looking for something other than Bonnie's wholesome image to sell their soup.

EP18  Therabeautic
Mar. 05,2004
Therabeautic

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EP19  Striking a Match
Mar. 19,2004
Striking a Match

When Gloria tries a computer dating service, Bonnie and the gang pitch in to help her prepare for the date, including Holly, who lends her expertise with hair, complete with hair extensions. Meanwhile Bonnie welcomes back Chef Compatelli and his mother to Morning Chicago.

EP20  Don't Stress, Express
Mar. 26,2004
Don't Stress, Express

David has his anger management session at Bonnie's house, much to her dismay, the gang helps in any way they can Tony plays the piano, Holly's there to meet guys, Mark just wants them out of the house, Marv just sits there and watches, which leads to an argument between Bonnie and Mark and the rest of the ""Morning, Chicago"" gang including Gloria.

EP21  Nip, Tuck and Roll
Apr. 02,2004
Nip, Tuck and Roll

At the request of ""Morning Chicago"" station owner Mr. Portinbody, Bonnie reluctantly goes for a consultation with a plastic surgeon, who leaves his mark on her.

EP22  Father and Son: A Table for Two
Apr. 09,2004
Father and Son: A Table for Two

When Tony slips on a banana in the craft service area, Bonnie and the ""Morning Chicago"" gang accompany him to the hospital ( in an ambulance driven by two ""familiar"", bickering paramedics). Mark treats him for a concussion and, while out cold in his hospital bed, Tony flashes back to his childhood days at his family's storefront trattoria. After recounting his dream, Bonnie and the gang pitch in to give him a touching surprise.

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Released: 2002-09-17 | Released Producted By: Touchstone Television , Bob & Alice Production Country: Budget: 0 Revenue: 0 Official Website:
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The host of the local morning talk show Morning Chicago creatively balances family commitment—to her husband John, a hard-working family practice doctor, and their three young children— and career obligations.

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Comedy

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Cast

Bonnie Hunt , Mark Derwin , David Alan Grier , Charlie Stewart , Holly Wortell , Chris Barnes

Director

Bonnie Hunt

Producted By

Touchstone Television , Bob & Alice Production

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Life with Bonnie Audience Reviews

YouHeart I gave it a 7.5 out of 10
ScoobyWell Great visuals, story delivers no surprises
BelSports This is a coming of age storyline that you've seen in one form or another for decades. It takes a truly unique voice to make yet another one worth watching.
Josephina Great story, amazing characters, superb action, enthralling cinematography. Yes, this is something I am glad I spent money on.
mimser1 I fell in love with the TV comedy "Life With Bonnie" when it first aired on the TV. Later, when I found out that the show went off the air, I became upset. I know that it was only a TV series, but some of the other shows that they have on now just don't compare to hers. She's such a funny and sincere actress that I love to watch her act in some of the movies she stars in such as "Return To Me" which is my absolute favorite and "Jumanji". I just don't understand why the network took her show off the air. Was it that some of the audience didn't like it? I always thought that her TV family sort of reminded me of my family. I still can remember one episode where her TV husband told everyone that someone was coming over to pick something up and she raced around the house tidying it up a bit. I remember telling my parents and grandmother that sounded like something that we would do. Telling her daughter to get on the piano and her son to go and play with his friend and the, I guess she played the maid, to help her clean the house. That episode will always be in the corner of my mind and I will always have a good laugh thinking of it.
gell3334 how in God's name can programmers retain such dreck as "Yes, Dear" and "Hope and Faith" yet cancel a creative and charming sitcom such as LWB? The mind boggles. It's been a few seasons since it's untimely demise, and, while there were flawed elements, and Bonnie may have been a little self-indulgent at times, the actors' joy at simply being on the air and working together was infectious. The cast was like an improv group and might as well have been called the "bonnie players", since quite a few of the cast had appeared together in one Hunt vehicle or another. If there has ever been a better Halloween episode conjured up for television, I challenge the reader to compare it to the episode in which the cast performs as characters from "The Wizard of Oz", a truly brilliant send up, and one that will forever be kept in my library to be replayed each Halloween. LWB, as under-rated though it was, developed a core audience that enjoyed the writing, improv and good cheer that each episode brought. It is sorely missed, and hopefully will wind up on DVD.
piewacketkitty I too would like to add to the growing list of discontent in not liking the so-called 'hit' comedy 'Life with Bonnie.' First of all, how can ABC claim it is a hit when it is so low in ratings, and is in last place against all the other networks for its show time of 9pm? I give it a definite two thumbs down. I have tried to watch it several times, but each and every time ended up turning it off, as it was so bad. And it seems a repeat of the same boring show week after week with just a few changes made, and of course the unending parade of tiresome 'guest' stars. I cannot believe that ABC is allowing this show on air at all. It has gone downhill since the last time I saw it a few weeks ago. Obviously it shows how desperate ABC is to continue to air this non-funny comedy, and how ABC continues to fail in their programming ideas. No wonder ABC is in last place when this is one of their 'hit' shows. The 'show' part of the show is just deplorable, no humor, and never makes any sense whatsoever. What is the point in it? And those kids really need elocution lessons; I can hardly ever understand a word any of them says. And her husband, played by Mr. Derwin, to me has no chemistry with Ms. Hunt, she seems uneasy every time they do any sort of intimate touches, and they are supposed to be married? Send him back to daytime where he obviously belongs. Don't see the love there at all, only friction. And, why should I feel sorry for a mother who only works two hours a day on a talk show, which means TV high salaries, not minimum wage, has a doctor as a husband, and a housekeeper? There is no way to identify with this character of Bonnie. I didn't even think that Carl Reiner was that special. Is this show merely a chance to give a paycheck to some in Hollywood, such as her endless parade of friends? If so, where do I sign up? Ms. Hunt should consider just doing film work, as she seems far better at that than primetime comedy. Also, why does Ms. Hunt wear the same black outfit each time I see her? Whether she is in a picture, on the show, or on a talk show touting her show, is ABC only giving her enough money for one outfit to wear? This show only spells disaster to me, which is sad since I have really liked Ms. Hunt in movies. I have totally given up on this boring 'hit', and I won't make the mistake of trying to give it another chance, as it is a total waste of my time. If ABC continues to give it 'Life' then how sad is this network- ABC shame on you once again. Let Hunt do movies where I can really enjoy her as I have many times in the past- this medium is not for her, because I don't enjoy her on TV at all.
lolojo I am absolutely thrilled to see that Bonnie Hunt's 5th effort to land a series is looking more and more successful on ABC. She is one of the most gifted comedic actresses on the planet as well as a superb writer and improvisational expert!!! I am doubly excited to see Don Lake involved as well...another one of the great comic talents and Marianne Muelerlile as well!!!!! People, watch this one...smart comedy with heart. Even John Ritter's new show is a great lead-in!!! I wasn't expecting to like it as much, but having a teenage daughter, I could totally relate! Congrats to all concerned!