Annabelle Gurwitch

Annabelle Gurwitch, an American comedian and host of a television show, is well known for her time as hostess of Dinner and a Movie. In addition, she has been a vocal advocate on the environment and human rights. Annabelle Gurwitch is a critically acclaimed actress and New York Times Bestselling Author of the memoirs Everywhere You Go They're There I See You Made an effort You Say Tomato I say Shut Up and Fired! The showtime comedy special was also created by Annabelle Gurwitch. Gurwitch, a former presenter on TBS Dinner & a Movie will be remembered by viewers on television for her memorable appearances that she made on Better Things Boston Legal Seinfeld Dexter Murphy Brown. Additionally, she hosted the sustainability series WA$TED at The Planet Green Network. Her appearances are regularly for PBS Newhour Real Time with Bill Maher and on NPR as well as penning opinion pieces for the New York Times WSJ The Hollywood Reporter and satire pieces for The New Yorker and McSweeeneys. The actress has been praised by reviewers for her work on stage for The New York Times and Los Angeles Times. Annabelle's insight and humorous story of aging in a culture that is obsessed with youth, are being shared. She's performed her acclaimed material in theater festivals worldwide and at the 1992 St Y Prevention Magazine AARP gatherings and groups of women across the nation. Annabelle talks to audiences about families and their importance. The tribes that our children grow up, and the ones into which we decide to be. Annabelle's talk for any audience include: the Now Generation Women's Philanthropy of Phoenix GoogleTalks, the Skirball Center for the Arts, the Rancho Mirage Writers Conference. Gurwitch speaks about the power memoir has to redeem our past, reclaim its meaning and give us direction in our future. Lectures and talks include George Washington University Watermark Conference for Women literary fests and performing arts centers. If you're interested in her thoughts, you can go to PBS News Hour. She will give an IMHO view on watching movies versus reading.