Series synopsis
Life with Bonnie is an American comedy television series that premiered on ABC on September 17, 2002. It ended on April 9, 2004. It was created by Bonnie Hunt, Don Lake. It stars Bonnie Hunt, Mark Derwin, David Alan Grier and Samantha Browne-Walters.
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.
Premise
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.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Bonnie Hunt as Bonnie Malloy
- Mark Derwin as Mark Malloy
- David Alan Grier as David Bellows
- Samantha Browne-Walters as Samantha Malloy
- Charlie Stewart as Charlie Malloy
- Holly Wortell as Holly
- Chris Barnes as Marv
- Marianne Muellerleile as Gloria
Supporting cast
- Anthony Russell as Tony Russo
- Frankie Ryan Manríquez as Frankie Tenucci
Guest cast
- Frank Stallone Jr. as Nicky Deuce
- David Proval as Anonymous Author
- David Duchovny as Johnny Volcano
- Martin Mull as Lenord
- Joseph Gian as Joey Knuckles
- Teri Garr as Mrs. Abigail Portinbody
- Robin Williams as Kevin Powalski
- Tom Hanks as Tom Hanks
- Carl Reiner as Mr. Portinbody
- Ed Quinn as Rock Benson
- Dick Smothers as Dick Smothers
- Jonathan Winters as Q.T. Marlens
Episodes
This series spans 2 seasons with 44 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 22 | September 17, 2002 | March 25, 2003 |
| Season 2 | 22 | September 26, 2003 | April 9, 2004 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Pilot In the pilot episode, Bonnie traded quips and tips with two authentic Italian chefs during an offbeat-cooking segment. The unscripted segments of the talk show, along with the talented cast of regulars, make for a truly unique comedy mix. The Life with Bonnie cast includes the gifted and funny David Alan Grier as David Bellows, the producer who struggles with the daily challenge of … Bonnie. He's aided by the makeup and cue card artists, played by Holly Wortell and Chris Barnes, veterans of the famed Second City improvisational group. Anthony Russell portrays Tony Russo, Bonnie's sidekick piano player who comes straight to her show from his Vegas lounge act. At home, Gloria (Marianne Muellerleile) is a houseguest more than a housekeeper. Bonnie's husband, Mark (Mark Derwin), is a hard-working family practice doctor who does his best to survive life with Bonnie. Together they are raising three young children, Samantha (Samantha Browne-Walters), Charlie (Charlie Stewart) and infant Conno |
September 17, 2002 |
| 2 |
Weather or Not Morning at the Molloy house finds Bonnie and Mark getting the kids ready for school, or at least trying to: a distracted Samantha is engrossed in the back of the cereal box and Charlie can't find his gym shorts. Meanwhile, due to a last minute cancellation on Morning Chicago, the station's local weatherman, Johnny Volcano (David Duchovny) — who is very eager to promote a film he has written, directed and starred in — has been booked. |
September 24, 2002 |
| 3 |
Dream When Bonnie complains about her overwhelming workload, Mark comments that her job is hardly busy, and this sets Bonnie in a tailspin. Meanwhile, Samantha's teacher calls to report that Samantha has been daydreaming a lot and needs to concentrate more in school?but Bonnie feels there's nothing wrong with daydreaming, as she is quite the daydreamer herself |
October 1, 2002 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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. |
September 26, 2003 |
| 2 |
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. |
October 3, 2003 |
| 3 |
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. |
October 10, 2003 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | ABC |
|---|---|
| First aired | September 17, 2002 |
| Last aired | April 9, 2004 |
| Runtime | 30 minutes |
| Status | Ended |