I loved the youtube clips ... thought you might enjoy this one ...

"Retrieve your own soggy ball ..."
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4PcL6-mjRNk

Love, love, loved the show today. Love you Bonnie, you are the best talk show host on TV today!

Love the animal segment. Go here for one of the best dog videos. This will put a huge smile on your face!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sUL0KCIc48&feature=em

I sat down to watch your show today, which I love and watch daily. Here in LA my screen went blank after the video of the kitty on the Roomba. The timing was funny because right when Bonnie said "hey guys, that's the whole show" the screen went blank! It ruined my whole day. The screen stayed black until the credits started to roll. What's up with that?

It was great to see Cathy Bates on your show. I was diagnosed with ovarian cancer on December 2nd, and her words about going to chemo on her own resonated with me. I have been trying to find a way to explain to my family that I need to some things alone, and your conversation with her really articulated my feelings. It is harder on the family than me. Here's to health and survival for us all for the new year!

You have been my afternoon 'cheer-up' since I discovered I had ovarian cancer in November. Please relay to Ms. Bates how much I greatly appreciate her honesty in discussing her cancer experience. More women need to address this type of cancer. Thank You, Nikki
p.s. I love your show!

Hi Bonnie,
I, too, have loved Ms. Bates and her work for years. Didn't know about her cancer until today. I am taking chemo now for breast cancer and it is the hardest thing I've ever done. I hope one day soon, I will be able to say, "I'm a Survior"....and I will be through with the treatments. God Bless you for the work you do and the money you raise for cancer research. Maybe, one day, we will have a cure.
Love ya, Mean it!
Dee Overcash

Hi Bonnie,
I loved the animal clips today. I was glad to see
Donald Faison on your show today. I love Scrubs and the actors on the show are sooo funny.

Also, I know that it's part of it is your humor but you should celebrate your beauty,size and age,not crack on yourself all the time. You are such a beautiful person, inside and out, and you should never forget that. Thank you for making me laugh so much and entertaining me on a daily basis. I think the guys you work with are really fun too. Keep on doing what you're doing. Thank you, Angie Byerly, Lexington, NC

Hi Bonnie,

I am so happy that you had Cathy Bates on your show today. I was diagnosed with Primary Peritoneal Cancer (Ovarian) just three months ago. Ms. Bates has been my inspiration to keep on fighting and getting better. She is awesome!

Also, my husband and I will be at your taping on Thursday, Jan. 8th - there is no need to say you are most definitely my favorite host and your show is the best!!

Thank you,

Patti

Hi Bonnie! I loved today's show! I've been a fan of Cathy Bates for many years. It was very brave of her to share her cancer story. It's a very personal matter and not easy to open up like that.
You always have such a great show Bonnie! I look forward to watching each day. A few weeks back they cut my work hours down; yes, it's tough pinching the pennies but it's so much fun laughing with you and your guests. I just LOVED it when Paula Dean came on! She's a hoot! Keep doing what you're doing Bonnie! Your show is GREAT!

Bonnie what happened to your show today in L.A.?
We saw the first 7 mins and then nothing for another 38 mins. We realy like your show keep up the good work.

It was nice to see that Cathy Bates and her family, Was very normal. Not what I expected a star and her family to be. Sorry to hear about her illness. I had a best friend with oviarion cancer, she did not make it. I am so glad she has over come it.
Bonnie, you are a beautiful woman.; you are also my age, If I looked like you I would not crack on myself. I would just sit back and take it all in.
LOOK in the Mirror and love the way you look..
you make my day a lot nicer, hope you have this show for a long time.. my best...Debbie

HI BONNIE,
I HAVE TO TELL YOU HOW MUCH MY MOTHER AND I ENJOY YOUR SHOW. DONT
EVER CHANGE A THING ABOUT YOUR SHOW.YOU GIVE THE BEST INTERVIEWS OF ANY TALK SHOW OUT THERE NOW!! I WORK WHEN YOUR SHOW AIRS ON MY LOCAL STATION BUT LUCKILY I HAVE A DVR. YOUR SHOW IS THE FIRST ONE I WATCH WHEN I GET HOME.I USUALLY CALL MY MOM AS SOON AS THE SHOW IS OVER TO DISCUSS HOW SWEET YOU ARE AND SUCH A GREAT INTERVIEWER.I LOVE HOW YOU BRING OUT THE HUMAN SIDE OF YOUR GUESTS BY TALKING WITH THEM ABOUT THEIR FAMILY. TODAYS INTERVIEW WITH KATHY BATES WAS BEAUTIFUL, IT WASNT LONG ENOUGH.MY MOM AND I ARE ALWAYS SAYING WE WOULD LIKE TO FIX YOU UP WITH MY BROTHER TOM. PLEASE LET ME KNOW YOU GOT THE MESSAGE.YOUR FAN ALWAYS,TERRY

Hi Bonnie and Peeps,
I'm so happy you're back on with new shows. Although, I must say, I enjoyed the reruns. Hey, when you first came on I thought . . . how'd she stay so thin over the holidays. Anyway, you know how you are Brian Williams number one fan, well . . . I am Don's number one fan. I'm really tuning in to catch a peek of him - He's sooooo cute!!! I'd gladly be his fan club president.
The entire show was great, as always. However, I think some of the audience didn't get you were kidding in the beginning.
Your segment with the phenomenal Kathy Bates was wonderful! As there are so many more people surviving cancer, it's reassuring to hear someone else who is dealing with life after treatment, and surviving. Plus, the added benefit is your expertise and empathy coming from being an oncology nurse. (one of the angels here on earth), is always appreciated. Hey, did anyone think Ms.Bates sister looked like your Mom Alice?
Best wishes for a wonderful new year! Your and DON's number one fan, Colleen (wink-wink, nudge-nudge) ;-)

Hi Bonnie

I am so glad you're back and you enjoyed Christmas with your family. I bet you couldn't wait go get back to the California weather.
I just wanted to say I enjoyed your show today, as I do every day, but what really got me was the dancing bird. I watched that video over and over.
It was great!

Wishing you a Happy, healthy, successful New Year.

Mary Byrnes

Hi - i love, love, love the show and try to catch it whenever I have a weekday off of work. (it kinda makes me wish I had tivo!) Anyways Bonnie, I have long been a fan, and appreciate your sense of humor, your warmth, and your sincerity that comes shining thru all of your work!

I was watching todays interview with Kathi Bates and had a moment that resonated for me when you spoke in regards to cancer impacting the whole family and how you can't go around it, you have to go thru it.

Having been the sole caregiver for my mother and witnessing her battle with cancer, I have lived first hand by that philosophy. I often think about a children's book called "Going on a Bear Hunt" that says, "you can't go over it, you can't go under it, you have to go thru it. Swishy swashy swishy swashy."

I found such wisdom in that book even as I continue to go thru my own grief - now that I have lost my mom after her 19-years of survival to that disease. That disease connects us all to one another and I wish you and your family strength and hope in your swishy swashy journey : ) - Diane

PS - if you need a copy of the book I mentioned by Rosen, let me know, I am a children's librarian! Best.

Hi Bonnie! What a fun show, loved the time spent with Cathy Bates, she's wonderful. I also wanted to say I think I could help Jim with his sock issue, he's not bad looking either, where is he from I missed that. I am in north central Ca. a nurse and divorced, been looking for an inspirational partner to get my piles cleaned up in my place, I also have a few single socks, and what I do is use them for dust clothes. Well, I will tune in again when I am able, looking for a new job and now that the Holidays are over I hope to find one within the next few weeks. Nurses are needed all over but after 30 yrs.I find myself a little bit picky in what I do and the hours I work, my having a disability probably has something to do with my energy level oh and then there is that over 50 stuff! Be well, Happy 2009! I'm a new fan,Lucy

Hi, Bonnie -

I always enjoy your show - you are awesome! Thanks for bringing some much-needed laughter to my mornings!

On your very entertaining "guess the resolution" segment today, I saw an old friend, Jim, on your show today - Hi, Jim! - and think that including the audience in your show is a great idea - good job!

Thanks again for bringing more laughter to daytime tv!

John the Cable Guy

Thank you, thank you, thank you. I really appreciate you and caring personality. For one hour a day I step outside all that goes on in the daily grind and enjoy your show. I'm a first time mom and God's sense of humor blessed my husband and I with triplets. They are 4 months old and keep me very busy and I often feel very stressed - so I thank you and your show for some relief. Keep it coming.

Laura Browne
mom to Lukas, Kendall & Mason born 8/16/08

Hi Bonnie,

Loved your show with Kathy Bates! I LOVE all your shows. I have a question for your "request tickets" department. I have three friends that want to come with me to one of your tapings. However, they are all in the Hair Industry and only have Mondays off. Is it possible to sign up for tickets in February? Any consideration would be greatly appreciated. Once again thank you for your time and keeping us entertained.

Denise
gungaden79@yahoo.com

THIS IS THE FIRST TIME THAT I Have WRITTEN TO ANY TV SHOW HOSTESS. I THINK THAT BONNIE REALLY DID AN EXCELLENT JOB WITH HER INTERVIEW WITH KATHY BATES,SHE HANDLED IT A CAREING WONDERFUL WAY, PERHAPS KNOWING ( SINCE SHE HAD BEEN A NURSE) WHAT YOU HAVE TO GO THROUGH WHEN YOU HAVE CANCER. SHE INTERVIEWS EACH GUEST WITH BEING THOUGHTFUL AND CARING,ITS HARD TO PUTTING IT IN WORDS, BUT ITS JUST LIKE HAVING SOMEONE YOU KNOW ON TV. SHE IS SO DOWN TO EARTH AND I JUST ENJOY WATCHING HER GUESTS AND OF COURSE BONNIE.