The end is coming for The Bonnie Hunt Show after two seasons on the air. Hosted by actress and comedian Bonnie Hunt, the Warner Bros. syndicated show has been struggling in the ratings essentially since it debuted.
The series has stayed on the air for two seasons mainly because NBC-owned stations had made a two-year deal. Warners could have pulled the plug last spring but instead showed faith and hoped that ratings would improve. Now that the agreement is coming to an end, so is The Bonnie Hunt Show.
Hunt reportedly gave the bad news to her staff on Monday morning but the cancellation wasn’t officially confirmed until last night.
By all accounts, the daytime series will remain in production and complete the season so there are lots of new episodes to come.
What do you think? Why did the show fail? Is there no room for more than a couple of daytime talk shows, like The Ellen DeGeneres Show and The Oprah Winfrey Show? Or, is there something lacking in Hunt’s show?
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I am so tired of stupid shows surviving and quality shows being cut. The Bonnie Hunt Show was a breath of fresh air, it was an uplifiting part of my afternoon. I guess a show has to be sex, sex, sex or murder, murder, murder or gossip, gossip, gossip to be successful.
I am so sad to hear Bonnie Hunt’s show has been cancelled.I’ve been a fan since the beginning. Her show is always so upbeat and fun and I just love her sense of humor. I loved her sitcom too. If there is a chance her show could be picked up by another network/studio that would be great. There is plenty of room for her daytime talkshow. I also watch Ellen and love her, but there will be a real void without Bonnie. She shows such love and appreciation for her staff and all those wonderful animals she spotlights. I’ll miss… Read more »
I just found out that Bonnie is being cancelled —- THAT STINKS!!!!!!! Her show is one of the best, clean and funny shows on now days. She does so much good by finding homes for animals and by just being a happy, joyfull person. Plus her crew is relly great also. I find it so hard to believe that the “big shots” are taking her off the air. Well, maybe I can, there are very few GOOD shows on now. Thankgoodness for HGTV.
Why oh why must they take Bonnie away?
She is that best talk show host ever.
Her true kindness & big heart , will be truly missed.
Bonnie & her staff were like family.
A dose of laughs a day.
I’m unemployed you help me to forget my worries , Laughter is the best medicine .
cbs what are you thinking? I guess your not.
I feel saddened that she is being taken off the air. There are a lot of talk show that are really sleezy and bad.
What a shame that a true inspiration and wonderful personality is cancelled by a major network and then the network continues to air useless and trashy shows to demean and depress viewers. I believe it is time viewers stand behind what WE like versus what they believe is being watched! Please , let’s stand behind Bonnie like Conan had support and move to get her talent’s re-established on another network! We should not be subjected to all this junk provided by network’s executives. If you also believe it is time for a change. Please write in, Twitter and start a… Read more »
Can hardly believe Bonnie is being cancelled. It’s one of the only shows I enjoy and watch everyday. Bonnie and her staff are fun and unlifting. This announcement has made me one unhappy person. I really wish this decision could be changed. We need shows like this to stay on the air. I will miss my 3:00 show.
I loved this show. Hope Bonnie gets another chance to do another talk show. She rocks! I will miss her and her mother, Alice. Watching her show was like sitting down with a good friend that you couldn’t wait to share your day with. How can such a good show be cancelled?
I’m sorry to hear that the network has cancelled Bonnie Hunt show. With one door closing, another one will open. Hope another network will pick her up.. And I’ll follow her show. I’m a loyal fan. If i can’t see the show, do to work i have it recorded. Best of luck to you Bonnie and your crew.
Linda from Arizona
Well, what a shame. We have this beautiful down-to-earth lady. Our dear Bonnie. Who are the jerks that make these decisions to cancel a wonderful program like The Bonnie Hunt Show? The mind boggles.
Yes, I’m a guy who loves to watch the Bonnie Hunt Show. I work nights here in Madison, WI and her local 1pm timeslot is perfect as I wake up. I can’t believe that the show is being cancelled. It is/was great to watch a regular gal have fun while being entertaining. It kind of reminds me of the old talk shows of the 60’s when the hosts were down to earth. Maybe she should relocate to Chicago where their are some real people. I ran into Bonnie at an Italian eatery in Chicago years ago, where a friend was… Read more »
I love the Bonnie Hunt Show!!! I am so tired of good shows being cancelled and trashy shows staying on the air. I love the fact I can watch Bonnie with my children in the room and not have to worry.
LOVE THE BONNIE HUNT SHOW !
I’M GOING TO MISS IT SO MUCH ! I HOPE WE SEE HER ON ANOTHER SHOW SOON !
SHE IS FRESH, FUNNY, CARING AND HAS A HEADS UP ON ALL THE TALK SHOW HOSTS ON THE TUBE RIGHT NOW. WE NEED HER ON LATE NIGHT !
LOVE YOU BONNIE !
This really is such a shame….the Bonnie Hunt Show is topical, informative and very entertaining. It appeals to a very wide spectrum of people…men, women young and old. She has a huge respect for her mother, she loves pets, she supports the nursing industry and is a good citizen in general. At that time slot, she is the only one of her kind and a nice alternative to the soap operas. She is deceptively funny…she is really hysterical without you seeing her craft…that’s the true genius of someone who really knows their craft…she makes it seem easy! I, and millions… Read more »
To cancel the Bonnie Hunt Show is a gross mistake. The show was current, had entertainment personalities, physicians, it covered current events, had great humor in these difficult times –it was a bright light in my day. I have never written to a TV station and/or production company before today and wish to tell you that you have acted in error . Contrary to NBC’s and Warner’s decision, people felt good during and after the show because of Bonnie’s genuine sincerity, integrity and extradinary gift of comedy. Soap operas and reality shows have been clowned over and over again- leaving… Read more »
i cant believe she is leaving-have been watching her with my baby granddaughter every day since she was 3 months old-she loves the show and loves seeiing the animals on it–its a real shame —this show was a joy to watch!!!!!!!! i hope she and her whole staff are picked up by a smart station—————-i will miss her mom to-the whole show made me smile and forget the sadness in this world -for a hour—-this is so wrong-