'Schitt's Creek' Cast and Comics Surprise Eugene Levy During His Lifetime Achievement Award

Eugene Levy accepted the Newport Beach Film Festival's Lifetime Achievement Award and though he couldn't give his acceptance speech in person due to Covid-19, that didn't stop a few of his close friends from surprising him with a tribute video. Along with his "Schitt's Creek" co-stars and children, his friends Steve Martin, Martin Short, Jennifer Coolidge also shared in the celebration.
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[@J-B-P]

I burst out laughing when Steve Martin said “first let me say what an honour it is for me to not be there tonight” LMAO

[@rachelh2731]

Omg when Martin Short shouts at the camera so Eugene can hear him 😂😂

[@pumpkinheadghoul]

Yep, that and when Steve Martin riffs about how honored he is that he doesn't even have to be there. "To be able to tribute you, and not really have to do much, or go anywhere, just stay home, is such a thrill." PRICELESS!

[@weebeemikki]

Martin is a witty comedic genius. love himmmm!

[@weebeemikki]

@@cathandrakilfoil1454 My eyes just rolled so hard that I saw my brain. Steve Martin and Martin Short are both in this video..... and Marty is the one who shouted.

[@TheJnagle]

Right!! Haha my favorite part

[@gregmattley8824]

he really tears up when it's his children. really nice to see.

[@aparajita1998]

"you are special because you are a person" words to live by

[@SuperC888]

A real mensch

[@rezavoirdawg]

Steve Martin is a legend.

[@mattainsworth4207]

The picture of him and Candy in the background though 😢

[@dee3093]

Right!! Was wondering if I was the only one that noticed. Two legends ❤️

[@randychampion184]

@@dee3093 i saw it right off the bat!!!

[@juergunmagerkinsquirter1280]

Have you seen the reunited together for SPLASH??? he is in the same spot and obviously John Candy had a big role in that film and it was poignant that they couldnt celebrate the reunion with him

[@rugbydaydreamin]

Legends.

[@JoSh-uj9pw]

Candy was King!

[@Lonk1996]

Are we just going to ignore JENNIFER FREAKING COOLIDGE?!

[@Michelle-DiPalo]

Nope. She's fantastic and was my favorite tribute because she's so beautifully random.

[@CliveNDerek]

LOVE LOVE LOVE her!

[@therealxunil2]

Whos that

[@JRTuttle4]

Noah's impression of Eugene Levy was actually pretty good. Jason Biggs speaking as if it was a post-life tribute was hilarious! What an excellent amalgamation of video tributes from the family and friends of a great and talented comedic legend. Congratulations and thank you to Eugene Levy!

[@pauchi777]

Eugene Levy, Martin Short, and Steve Martin are masters of comedy. I want to see more of them. This was so good!

[@darrenmacdonald1499]

The three amigos.

[@adamthesurgeon6164]

Really?? Masters

[@ArtemisScribe]

Annie Murphy is right, it's wonderful to watch Eugene watch his children speak. Also I love how so many of his friends did the happy birthday gag.

[@michelebishop5799]

I grew up with him. Everyone loves him.

[@aileenmn]

omg love Jason Bigg's "I'm going to miss him" in memoriam bit at 7:59 😂

[@sandybathwater8385]

Mr. Levy's reaction to that was priceless.

[@reneeangele4766]

first thing i saw was a pic of Eugene with John Candy. John Candy was amazing and so missed!

[@derekcostantino]

Candy is a legend, miss that guy so much.!

[@danethornberg3704]

gone too soon. John Candy was a genius just like Levy.

[@applebloomful]

he has some robin williams energy and idk if that makes me happy or sad but i love them both

[@stellamary204]

Awww you are so right.

[@patscott8612]

My god. Schitt's creek is such a family friendly comedy. A whole family can sit down and watch it and see themselves in it somewhere Not vulgar or over the top. Always knew after American pie he had something special. I'm sure others knew this long before me. God bless you Eugene.

[@TH-tl6sy]

Always get a little misty eyed whenever I see SCTV Alumni on the same screen together.

[@DocBree13]

me too!

[@eaqua56]

And to see their legacy (children) who are doing well. It’s amazing.

[@DocBree13]

eno c aquaowo yes! no better sign of a life well-lived, and no better reward than to have adult children who are thriving

[@lvokdave]

If Catherine loves you. You deserve every accolade.

[@krystalmacleod6901]

Oh Heck Yes!

[@LarryDaignault]

@@krystalmacleod6901 I was hoping Catherine was going to say her Lola Heatherton line, "I want to bear your children!" haha

[@gabrielarodrigues367]

Eugene Levy is most deserving of the Lifetime Achievement Award. What a person.

[@mikemac7196]

I know John's death left a giant hole in the cast of SCTV but I'm glad to see them still keeping in touch with each other. Good people.

[@KS-xk2so]

and obviously remember John fondly, if that framed photo of him and Eugene over the mans right shoulder is anything to go off of.

[@pdf_093]

I often wonder if John was still alive if he’d be in Schitt’s Creek and what he would do in the show.

[@Pickles67]

Schitts Creek was the best antidepressant!! Thank you for getting me through a tough time!! You guys helped me laugh and forget everything!

[@loca8048]

I want Eugene Levy to be my dad and. I will fully accept Daniel and Sarah as siblings. Call my people - we'll expedite the paperwork.

[@krystalmacleod6901]

He Is My "Caniadin Crush Love u Eugene

[@jenniferjames7786]

Me too, please!!!

[@KQuinn672]

Love eugene

[@PeachesSummer2026]

Just seeing him laugh while listening to everyones tribute to him. Loved him in Bringing Down the House and American Pie. Well deserved award to him... dead or alive. Lol

[@piteusx8440]

Wish John Candy was there too. Those two were inseparable.

[@nimmi7526]

So you haven’t watched Schitts Creek

[@PeachesSummer2026]

@nimmi I’m in season 3 now but seen everyKZbin clip of David n Patrick. Love them two.

[@nimmi7526]

@@PeachesSummer2026 awwwww

[@aliya.ayyyeee]

I almost cried watching this witnessing his joy.

[@BabyFaceBren]

73 people didn’t like this? As Eugene might say “What’s not to like?”

[@clintonkeith5333]

70+ out of 9500...probably missed hitting the right button ;)

[@Tee1312Jay]

They are disgruntled pelicans

[@hrddrvto]

Lovely tribute for a truly talented, lovely Canadian. (And he was wearing his Order Of Canada Pin) :)

[@krystalmacleod6901]

So Proud

[@collinw1353]

I fell in love with Eugene's genius when I was 12 in 1979 watching SCTV. I have tears in my eyes for this tribute. What a great man and hey...he's Canadian.

[@andresgc770]

Many, many congrats to Eugene Levy for this recognition! And congrats also to Jason Biggs for finding a hairstyle that REALLY works for him ;) Good to see that not everything coming out of this quarantine is terrible

[@beaksofeagles]

There's a kiss at the end of the rainbow, More precious than a pot of gold.

[@divagirllove3977]

omg, I love the Levy family. And Steve, Eugene and Martin going back n forth, dying of laughter...my dad raised me on every single thing Steve Martin ever did, can prob quote every line from every film. I love all of these wonderfully talented charming comics, so delightful. Eugene is the person everyone wants over for dinner and to be their friend and dad too.

[@sarahpowell6617]

The LOVELIEST man. Well deserved.

[@SOI-wl2lo]

Mr Levy just comes across as such a top man 👌

[@retoquefotografico]

Lovely actor, Lovely man, Lovely person.

[@mpmarcus443]

Love Jennifer Coolidge's fun tribute! She's brilliant!

[@murrellrandy2228]

Eugene is a Canadian treasure. Thanks for the giggles through a hard year! ❤

[@eddyganges3934]

You can really see the love he has for Emily and Annie. They’re also his kids.

[@tjmcguire9417]

I grew up in Etobicoke and have watched all these people for my whole life. Even before sctv. Forget award shows. I am weeping. He so deserves this. What a fantastic crew and family. A very lucky man.

[@robokat36]

I have loved everything he's in, but Shitts Creek is my current favorite show. It is so good. Perfect cast

[@TheCMLion]

Well deserved! And the picture of Eugene and John Candy in the background...

[@BoyDharma]

Love Eugene and I am so glad that he was honored.

[@guineawuv]

You can just feel what an amazing person he is even though you've never met him. To be loved like that in life.

[@randyussery1738]

Watching Eugene be so successful in acting and receiving this award is well deserving.

[@treywhiting4750]

Ok, am I the only one sobbing. This is beautiful and so deserved! Love Eugene Levy!

[@J-B-P]

Omg I just realized that that crazy lady with the sparkler is Jennifer Coolidge and I am HERE FOR IT 😂

[@paulataylor6558]

He’s so genuine. He’s really kind and considerate. You can tell. Comic genius too.

[@suzieq4007]

What a talented, classy, funny, amazing guy! Thanks for all the laughter from another Canuck.

[@Whatdocowsdrink]

He’s a true Ontario gem 💎

[@Ceares]

It is always lovely to hear that people whose talent you love are wonderful for more than just their talent. I've been a fan since I was a little kid, when we were lucky enough to get SCTV here in the states.

[@Silvana716]

What a sweet man. He must be the most amazing father, to have both his children follow in his footsteps.

[@getreadywithmemamma6973]

Piston or bulb syringe won’t make your patients cringe sure flow sure flow….. when I was a nursing student the lovely voice of Moira Rose played through my subconscious and your work together and your pregnant Canadian pauses in reaction to your beautiful stage wife made my work carrying for others lighter and broader haha. Such a gem, such a wild range of eyebrow acting and dilated pupils on command. This was beautiful.

[@adamstubes]

Levy u genius, you. Seen "Best In Show" 7 times, laugh my socks off every time, buy it for others as a gift. They keep it for life and show it to all their friends. Seen "Splash" 3 times, laugh my socks off every time. Ur up there with history's biggies, Gene. And your circle of close friends says everything about who you are.

[@loveandmorelove7808]

I grew up with this beautiful man on my screen. Congrats to him. Dan and Sarah are so so so fortunate to have a dad like him. He warms my heart.❤️

[@bjelln]

I think the most heartwarming thing is his facial expressions and emotions when his children are talking about him. He's a great guy, peers seem to think so and I think the rest of us can all agree. It just appears that deep down, he does what he does with his family on his heart and in his soul. THAT's what makes him a great man, the rest is just "glitter" :)

[@dougpeters1625]

Mr. Eugene Levy the world loves you as a talent, but more importantly we love you as a human being.

[@deerami84]

Aw I spy John Candy 😢 brings back memories seeing that pic

[@BTSArmy4life613]

Aww I love Eugene Levy, this was so touching. Well deserved honor, congratulations Mr. Eugene Levy, thank you for the laughs! 😊🎉

[@makinoahcelloduo9008]

Chris Elliot's beard is awesome.

[@AJ-sx4zz]

Right I didn't recognize him lol

[@teresitauy5532]

Is it real ? Or just for this ,?

[@melissaresendes8966]

Tribute to Letterman?

[@patreekotime4578]

Working on Cabin Boy II?

[@CraigJamesWhite]

It’s so great to see so many people being so effusive, it makes up for the rest of us not having been able to say it personally too. Well done NBFF!

[@sw9618]

Well, this brought on tears. So well deserved.

[@danwadkins1557]

What a great, humble man. I have enjoyed his comedy for 35 years. Here's to at least 35 more! Congratulations, Mr. Levy!

[@justmydeals]

A man's man.. with feelings. My heart is bursting for him.

[@LearningandTechnology]

So fantastic - and seeing John Candy over his shoulder is a perfect addition to this video.

[@leonorlps9967]

ahaahahah Martin Short and Steve Martin comic genious

[@daninpeterborough8867]

AS a kid in Canada growing up with him, Rick, Dave, Catherine and John Candy as Hero's this was really awesome.

[@jpd0]

This is by far the most genuine, sincere, funny thing I have seen this year....

[@kellielaine5848]

So loved and still love Schitt's Creek - I think this is about our 6th time rewatching the series. Thanks for all the great entertainment!

[@nathanabney3847]

This man deserves this award and much more. Very underrated. I don't know of anything that I've seen him in that doesn't make me laugh.

[@bosbeats]

The picture with him and john candy...my heart 🥺

[@daney_bee]

Eugene is a great dad and it shows on Dan and Sarah. They are very sweet and loving.

[@sergio23537]

Eugene Levy is everybody favorite crazy uncle well deserved ❤️

[@camsmith336]

This just warms my heart and seeing that picture in the background with John Candy is the icing in the cake. Makes me proud to be Canadian!!!!

[@CC-hu5zw]

I watch Serendipity every Christmas. He is the best. Such a great actor and man. Proud Canadian.

[@Guylene1]

I fell in love with all Shitts Creek characters! We want/need you back! Eugene Levy is great in his new show on Apple TV. Very funny!

[@ckaydw]

He is really special human being. I love every movie and TV show he’s been in. As soon as he showed up in a scene he steals it from everyone. You can tell that he is a very loving, caring,devoted,dedicated, warm, sweet, understanding, and big hearted. How can anyone not love this man is beyond me. He’s the one person that I would really love to meet. That’s how much I think of this man. Eugene Levy. Your simply the best. Better then all the rest. That song fits you to a tee. ❤❤❤❤❤

[@iluvu3]

It looks like Noah is standing in Schitts Creek where Sebastian Rain took pictures of Moira

[@heretustay]

Um wow, why am *i* crying?

[@carlalussini]

Because among all the videos of 45 million dollars mansions we've just witnessed TRUE WEALTH.

[@waynewolcott4945]

Its so great to see an actor and a person, who was always a stand out as a supporting character in so many memorable roles, be able to be put front and center, and get the recognition and appreciation he deserves

[@cooliam5667]

Eugene, No person of authentic character could ask for better from those you love and respect. God bless you for providing moments & hours of laughter that free our minds from our lives’ worries. You’ve exceeded the bar of being an amazing human. Congratulations and virtual COVID-19 free hugs to you and your loved ones!

[@glouismusic]

Way to go Eugene how nice to be so beloved.👍🏼❤️

[@sevenirises]

Awwww.....that was so awesome and well deserved! What wonderful friends Eugene has made through the years. Schitt's Creek is a brilliantly written show with equally brilliant actors who've created a make believe town you'd like to be a part of. You're still a young man Eugene...make some more! ...and Congratulations!

[@jimh7345]

I had tears streaming down my face watching Eugene's tribute. Very well deserved tribute!

[@90sNickfan91]

It’s time for another Christopher Guest to direct another mockumentary with all the classic actors and actresses and new comers.. One more for Fred Willard.

[@mlwhite2894]

Awww. I love this tribute so much!

[@thelastghosthunter]

Eugene, I've been watching your work since the 80s and from SCTV to schitts creek you are an exquisite unique actor. Canadians love you. Toronto loves you. Thank you.

[@looney1023]

Jason Biggs' bit intercut with the "Happy Birthdays" was absolutely genius

[@arashiangel]

He is just oh so wonderful!

[@ragusauce]

He’s so wholesome 🥺

[@melissamckenna4915]

Thank you for making the video and for awarding the amazingly talented Eugene Levy. Well done Eugene and well deserved

[@50scap3]

I am so genuinely happy to see this, I've been a fan for so long and to see that Eugene is as awesome personally as you'd hope someone you admired and respected so much would be is actually kind of a gift for me. Thanks Eugene for all the great work, you are a legend sir.

[@dr.braxygilkeycruises1460]

This was beautiful and well deserved. My eyes keep straying to the picture of John Candy with Eugene in the background. I loved them both so much!!! RIP = Rest in Pictures! 🤗🤗🤗

[@troods8110]

Absolutely LOVE this beautiful man!! So proud to be Canadian! And seeing him tear uo, awwww.. just goes to show what a beautiful heart he has. Congratulations Mr. Levy! Lots of love and many blessings 🙌 ❤️

[@borjastick]

In Best in Show when he says he has two left feet, I nearly choked with laughter.

[@joekelly9941]

and the whole bit of their credit card getting declined and sleeping in the utility closet

[@emeliaheck1620]

What a fantastic tribute to Eugene Levy! The only thing that would have made the tribe even better would have been John Hemphill running into the frame (I.e. Bob) when he filmed hi portion. Super touching, super funny, well deserved!

[@christinevr7698]

That would have been HILARIOUS!

[@christinevr7698]

That would have been HILARIOUS!

[@silentbydeadly8661]

Congratulations Eugene i loved watching you in American Pie movies you were great in these movies and made me laugh like crazy. Thanks for the memories and all the laughs that you gave me with your great acting. You sure me me feel good. Thank you and Congratulations on a winning this award.

[@Kat-nd1ln]

this is way better than any award show...kudos

[@jackyleblanc6460]

My favorites! Wish John candy was still with us

[@sweetlows1]

that was a better version of this video, good idea to include his entire reaction instead of the back and forth like the one posted earlier :)

[@imrobie5758]

This is lovely! Crazy Eugene missed an in person celebration (for the Emmys, too!)! But thank goodness for virtual sharing of love 💜💜💜. You ROCK, Mr Levy!!!

[@yerusalemabreha4578]

Very heartfelt. If only I had friends like Eugene that talked highly of me, ya know a lil nice affirmation here and there.

[@tracy4591]

LOVE LOVE LOVE you Eugene Levy❤ You're such an amazing person. I have been watching you for years and have enjoyed every moment seeing you on screen. I watched Schitts Creek (multiple times) and have to say its one of the best shows I have ever watched. It didn't seem like "acting". It was real and genuine. Everyone did a great job and it was genuinely heartbreaking to see it end. That is how you know how much your show means to people when they become emotionally attached :) Many blessings to you and your family ❤

[@ct5625]

Well done Mr. Levy, this award is so deserved! "I wouldn't rule that out" - I've seen a few interviews with Dan, too, and it seems he's gradually softened to the idea that there might be more Schitt's Creek to come. He started out saying it was absolutely over and the story was done, but then every time I saw a new interview he seemed to get a little more into the idea or writing more. I'm certain they must have come up with some great ideas since then, especially after the little online special they all did in character.

[@katiehumphrey1729]

Well deserved and to see him genuinely moved by the accolade of praise was priceless!!..🏆