NBC host This Is Us Private Press Dinner with Susan Kelechi Watson Wednesday 11 January, 2017
photo credit by RayCornelius.com
Starting off the year right with a private dinner at STK Atlanta for NBC’s This Is Us as it returns to the network. One of the breakthrough and most buzzed about new shows on television, This Is Us is a fan favorite and I was invited to an intimate press event to speak with one of the cast members, Susan Kelechi Watson. If you are not familiar with the show yet, please read the synopsis below.
Synopsis: Sometimes life will surprise you. Starring Mandy Moore (“A Walk to Remember”), Milo Ventimiglia (“Heroes,” “Gilmore Girls”) and Sterling K. Brown (“The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story”), this refreshingly honest and provocative series follows a unique ensemble. As their paths cross and their life stories intertwine in curious ways, we find that several of them share the same birthday and so much more than anyone would expect. From the writer and directors of “Crazy, Stupid, Love” comes a smart, modern dramedy that will challenge your everyday presumptions about the people you think you know.
photo credit Paras Griffin for NBC
I love when there are media events where its intimate and personal and I thank NBC for setting up the mood and relaxed environment to speak with Susan Kelechi Watson. Susan plays “Beth” on This Is Us and we couldn’t wait to speak with her. Susan was so sweet, it was a small room of Atlanta top media outlets and she got a chance to speak to all of us in intervals during a close-round table discussion. She took the time to answer ever question she could, laughed with us and chatted over dinner about her character and what to anticipate as the show returns.
photo credit Paras Griffin for NBC
photo credit Paras Griffin for NBC
photo credit Paras Griffin for NBC
Susan’s character Beth is so refreshing to see on television. They are the African American family which consist of Randall and Beth who really showcase a realistic suburban black upper-middle class family. She is a great depiction of a true African American woman in America as she is gentle but still knows how to balance motherhood and being a wife without it weaken her character. She is actually the strength to her husband Randall, who has have several vulnerable moments (which is very rare to see a black man show these type of emotions on televisions) which shows how strong their bond is. This is the true emulation of black love and This is Us does a great job showing off this couple in a way I think many havent seen in a long time on tv.
Susan’s character Beth is also a black woman who rocks her hair in protective styles, braids, head scarfs to give even more black girl realistic magic just with her style alone. Beth showcases a form of a strong black woman that doesn’t have to come off as aggressive or angry. Due to the nature of the show very emotional topics of life and death, she is one of the stronger cast members of this show in a dynamic way. You just have to watch and see for yourself, but Susan great job for bringing a character to life and show a woman of color in a more authentic light.
Watch Susan Kelechi Watson return as ‘Beth” tonight on “This Is Us” tonight at 10pm EST on NBC. #ThisIsUS
About Susan Kelechi Watson
Susan Kelechi Watson stars as Beth on the new NBC drama “This Is Us.” Watson has appeared on numerous television series and may be best known for her recurring role on three seasons of “Louie” as the title character’s ex-wife, Janet. She also has a recurring role on the hit NBC drama “The Blacklist,” and previously had multi-episode stints on “Third Watch,” “NCIS” and “The Following.” Watson has been especially busy the past two years, also guest starring on “Billions,” “Limitless,” “Blue Bloods,” “Happyish,” “Veep,” the upcoming HBO series “Divorce” and several other television series. Her film credits include the period drama “Peter and John,” starring Jacqueline Bisset, and the indie “Small, Beautifully Moving Parts.” She graduated from the School of Fine Arts at Howard University in Washington, D.C., and soon thereafter began working on the theater stage. In addition to acting, Watson is also a writer, singer and dancer, and a first-generation Jamaican-American born in Brooklyn.
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I love Susan Kelechi Watson, especially her portrayal as Janet in Louie. I didn’t know that she was a theater actress and got a lot of talent and that is why I adore her more now.
I was just saying earlier that I really need to start watching this show. I have heard so many people raving about how good it is. After reading this and learning that it is from the writer and directors of “Crazy, Stupid Love”, I definitely have to get on board!
That is so amazing! I LOVE This is Us. I’ve seen every episode. It had me hooked after the first five minutes, and it never let me go. SUCH a great show.
I keep hearing such buzz about this show but I’ve never seen it myself. It looks great, and this looks like a really fun time. Very cool they had a dinner!
Susan sounds like a sweet person that you can talk to at anytime, that’s the vibe I’m getting from her. I would have enjoyed that event so much if I were there!
I haven’t seen this one yet, but I’m sure I’ll binge watch it soon. I have heard nothing but great things about it, and after reading this, I can see why it would be so popular.
to say how much i love this show is an understement. no matter who you are, there is a character that you can realte to. plus it’s so real. real people, real situations.
I need seem to have time for television. My 80 mother is here now and taking care of her and my kids has consumed my time. Congratulations on securing so a fabulous press dinner.
I keep hearing about this show, but have never watched it and I dont know what channel or time it comes on. How did you get invited to interview the actress.
I still haven’t watched the show and am kicking myself for not “getting with the program”. Hopefully I can find some time to catch up and see what all the buzz is about.
Watch Susan Kelechi Watson return as ‘Beth” tonight on “This Is Us” tonight at 10pm EST on NBC. #ThisIsUS
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One of my favorite shows!!! I have been obsessed since episode 1. This is an amazing show that I hope stays on the air a LONG time.
I love Susan Kelechi Watson, especially her portrayal as Janet in Louie. I didn’t know that she was a theater actress and got a lot of talent and that is why I adore her more now.
I was just saying earlier that I really need to start watching this show. I have heard so many people raving about how good it is. After reading this and learning that it is from the writer and directors of “Crazy, Stupid Love”, I definitely have to get on board!
None really knows this show where I’m from but I might should try it, it looks quite goos! Thanks for the tip 🙂
How awesome! I so love this show. It’s amazing and I look forward to it every week.
I’ve never heard of this show before but it sounds interesting.
I wish l could. Has not come to Spain as of yet, but will keep an eye out. I love Milo V. 🙂 and l actually think Mandy Moore is a pretty good actress.
That is so amazing! I LOVE This is Us. I’ve seen every episode. It had me hooked after the first five minutes, and it never let me go. SUCH a great show.
I have heard soooo many good things about this show. I need to sit down one of these nights and catch up.
I have seen the advertisements for this show and I know I need to watch it! It looks like it is going to be great.
This Is Us is my absolute favorite new show! Such great writing and a fabulous cast.
I keep hearing about This is Us. It seems like everybody but me is watching it!
I can’t wait to go and see this movie! It has such a great cast, I am especially excited to see Mandy Moore in it.
I just heard about this movie recently, I think I would really enjoy it. I am glad you had a great time at this event!
Another show I’ve been missing out on. I need to start watching This is Us. The cast is awesome, and the story line is definitely interesting!
I have this one downloaded to my Tivo. As soon as I finish catching up on New Girl, I’ll be binge watching This Is Us. Looks like a great show!
I saw the preview and would love to watch it. Looks like the dinner went pretty well! Thanks for sharing.
Yes, I am a FAN of the show!! LOVE IT! One of my friends kept talking about this show and I had to check it out and have been hooked every since.
I absolutely love this show. It is one of the best shows on television. I watch it every week and have not missed an episode yet.
I keep hearing such buzz about this show but I’ve never seen it myself. It looks great, and this looks like a really fun time. Very cool they had a dinner!
I love this show and I’m obsessed with her character, Beth. She’s such a supportive, loving wife.
I know of the show, some people in my circle talk about it all the time. But I’ve never watched it. I should change that.
i love this show. like literally. i started watching a little late but when i did it was over. i am hooked
It looks like you had a great time at this event.
I always love your pictures.
I love this is us. And I swear that Beth is the friend everyone wants to be. I hope it’s around for a long, long time…
Susan sounds like a sweet person that you can talk to at anytime, that’s the vibe I’m getting from her. I would have enjoyed that event so much if I were there!
I haven’t seen this one yet, but I’m sure I’ll binge watch it soon. I have heard nothing but great things about it, and after reading this, I can see why it would be so popular.
I’ve never seen it but everyone at work thinks it’s the best show ever so I’m going to start watching it 🙂
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to say how much i love this show is an understement. no matter who you are, there is a character that you can realte to. plus it’s so real. real people, real situations.
I haven’t heard of it but that’s par for the course here. I’m years behind on popular tv. I spend too much time on this computer!
I need seem to have time for television. My 80 mother is here now and taking care of her and my kids has consumed my time. Congratulations on securing so a fabulous press dinner.
This show fives me so much life! It’s real and raw emotions. I’m so jealous you had this opportunity but so glad you did!
I absolutely LOVE this show! Itakes me cry every week. LOVE LOVE LOVE This Is Us.
This show is definitely one of my favorites! Sounds like you had a blast at a very well planned, beautiful press event 🙂
Glad to know that you had fun at the event. 🙂 This is interesting!
Thanks for sharing.
OMG!!!! I love this Show!!!
What a nice movie to look forward to. And I love Mandy Moore! I can’t wait to watch this on the big screen.
Heard so many amazing feedback abt this show. I need to check this out. I don’t want to be left behind ha-ha 😀
I keep hearing about this show, but have never watched it and I dont know what channel or time it comes on. How did you get invited to interview the actress.
So awesome! I have not seen anything about this show. But it looked like a really nice event.
This is my new favorite show! It’s so awesome that you got to meet some of the cast, it looks like you guys had a great time!
I haven’t watched this show yet. I need to really do a bing watch session.
I still haven’t watched the show and am kicking myself for not “getting with the program”. Hopefully I can find some time to catch up and see what all the buzz is about.