"Life with Bonnie" no box of chocolates
I am an unabashed Bonnie Hunt fan and was glad to see that ABC had picked up her sitcom last fall. Ms. Hunt is a talented performer and witty raconteur. She is one of a select few guests that can actually hold David Letterman's attention span for longer than a NY minute as well as elicit sincere appreciation from the current king of late night fare.
Therefore, it truly pains me to have to agree with previous reviewers of "Life with Bonnie." The show just doesn't mesh, and at times can be downright boring. Actually, I enjoy when cast members Tony Russell, David Alan Grier and Hunt, along with their eclectic guests, ad lib during "The Morning Show" segments. However, that's about all I can say good about the show.
Will revamping and new writers help? Definitely. Will ABC give "Life with Bonnie" a second chance? Unlikely. And, that's too bad. Because network TV has very few intelligent, likable and down to earth stars such as Bonnie Hunt. Our loss.
Therefore, it truly pains me to have to agree with previous reviewers of "Life with Bonnie." The show just doesn't mesh, and at times can be downright boring. Actually, I enjoy when cast members Tony Russell, David Alan Grier and Hunt, along with their eclectic guests, ad lib during "The Morning Show" segments. However, that's about all I can say good about the show.
Will revamping and new writers help? Definitely. Will ABC give "Life with Bonnie" a second chance? Unlikely. And, that's too bad. Because network TV has very few intelligent, likable and down to earth stars such as Bonnie Hunt. Our loss.
- utfrank
- 6 janv. 2003