COME HEAR SUSAN GRANGER AND HER MOVIE MAGIC AT WATERBURY'S PALACE THEATER

What might it be like to be the product of a glamorous Hollywood life style and invest decades as a renown movie and drama critic, one recognized around the world? You have the unique opportunity to learn the inside scoop on Susan Granger’s extraordinary career at Waterbury’s Palace Theater in the intimate Poli Lounge, on Saturday, September 7 from 1-3 p.m.

Susan Granger will be appearing as part of the Palace’s Spotlight Series “I Wrote That!” as she expands on her childhood and career, talking about her two books “Don’t Take It Personally” and “150 Timeless Movies.” Imagine as a youngster from ages 3 to 12 working in the movies, thanks to her director father, with the likes of Abbott and Costello, Red Skelton, Lucille Ball, Margaret O’Brien and, believe it or not, Lassie. She wasn’t the star, but an extra on set but still the stories she will tell.

Now at the enlightened age of 85 and living in Westport, she is sure to regale the audience with tales such as how her beloved horse King Charles was slated to star in a movie with Liz Taylor, how she began her journalism career as a teenager writing a neighborhood newspaper in Beverly Hills about who got a new refrigerator or color television, how her stepfather’s life was saved by a dentist appointment when two men had planned to kidnap and kill him as a perfect murder plot, how she began as an early contributor to the film measuring monitor called Rotten Tomatoes, how her son became strategically involved in the movie hit Top Gun Maverick, and so many more.

This radio and television anchorwoman entered the movie world when she realized she could review films better than the current critics and she never looked back. Recent reviews show her giving “Mother of the Bride” a sad 3 and “Deadpool and Wolverine” a sassy 7.

For tickets ($22), call the Palace Theater, 100 East Main Street, Waterbury at 203-346-2000 or online at www.palacetheaterct.org.

Come hear Susan Granger, an insightful and syndicated critic recognized worldwide for her passionate critiques in the theater and movie industries. Just don’t forget the buckets of popcorn, with or without the hot butter.