The Many Reasons Eugene Levy is Truly A Reluctant Traveler

Eugene Levy tells Stephen it’s not the destination that he despises about traveling, it’s all the steps it takes to get there. Stick around for more with Eugene Levy and catch him in his new show, “The Reluctant Traveler,” premiering this Friday on AppleTV+.
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[@lisa6894]

How can you not love Eugene Levy? ❤❤❤

[@DrDespicable]

We need to put together some sort of appreciation group - Levy's Lovies, or some such...

[@leadoucet1432]

Have been enjoying his humour since the 1970s and it gets better all the time.

[@RogerHerzler]

It can’t be done. That would violate the laws of physics.

[@katrinanavarro3015]

That “companion” is higher than “officer” is the most Canadian thing, I love it.

[@LorrieLogan]

He is so BELOVED. Great rep for Canada .❤

[@merissaj4518]

Well done, Mr. Levy. Canada is proud 🇨🇦 🍁 🦫

[@rebeccamaker3084]

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we consider Canada our best neighbor- far better than Idaho, Nevada and California.....Thanks for being you...

[@nugboy420]

@@rebeccamaker3084Washington loves BC

[@tonydagostino6158]

I'm with Levy. Traveling used to be fun but now you have to endure a miserable dehumanizing torture session that delivers you to your destination drained and possibly ill.

[@Snowshowslow]

Very true for air travel. Train travel on the other hand is still fun for me :)

[@Vernon013]

One of the funnest people alive. Thank you Eugene Levy!

[@canadaclaret]

National treasure! Canadians are all so proud of him and his family!

[@nickrich56]

I saw Gene on the Second City stage in Toronto in 1974 before SCTV ... Still a charmer!🤗

[@GrrAargh1]

The eyebrows deserve their own award.

[@joycediggs4617]

I've been a fan of Eugene Levy since the SCTV days. He and Catherine O'Hara are really great on "Schitt's Creek" and so is his son, Dan Levy. Dan has the funniest way of working his eyebrows 🤣

[@a.schmidt3096]

This is giving prime grumpy grandpa energy and I’m so here for it

[@HyproTube]

His views on traveling are 1000% mine. This hit home hard ♥️

[@xochitl597]

Can’t exactly hit anywhere else if ya never leave! 🥸

[@lorinichols9996]

I seem to only want the Samantha from Bewitched form of travel. 🙃 I want to BE places, but the getting there seems not worth it to me.

[@leadoucet1432]

​@@lorinichols9996 I think that every time I board an airplane but it is soooo worth it in the end 😄

[@MorrisLess]

He only talks about the first part of it. After security, you have to wait to board, then sit (or try to sleep) on a plane for 6-12 hours (or more) and try to choke down whatever they're feeding you, only to wind up somewhere that's asleep when you want to be awake and awake when you want to be asleep, you can't understand a word anyone says, your money doesn't work, and you can't have the food you're used to. And all of your toys are half a world away. And all your friends. Something invariably goes wrong--you forget something, something is broken, your reservations don't show up, and/or you get sick. I guess there are good parts too.

[@marvinmartin4692]

He’s truly one of the greatest! You can broaden the mind without traveling! I’ve met an awfull lot of closed minded travelers! Broadened mind’s come from within!

[@lynnturman8157]

I'm a writer of fiction so I sit in a room & travel telepathically.

[@oliverbradford]

My sentiments exactly. Airports and security are the worst no matter where you go. It’s like you’re a criminal who needs to prove his innocence.

[@badbiker666]

Eugene Levy was kind of a weird looking guy when he was younger. It's part of what made him so funny! But now, let's face it, I would kill to look as distinguished as he does. He has aged so much better than a lot of people, especially me.

[@marcd1981]

For those that are curious about what a companion of Canada means: "The Order recognizes people in all sectors of Canadian society. Their contributions are varied, yet they have all enriched the lives of others and made a difference to this country. This honour is administered by the Chancellery of Honours at Rideau Hall." I've liked his material and projects as he has moved further along in his career. When he first started, I wasn't a big fan, but he seems to be a very good person and he is funny as hell.

[@myfriendsim]

Thank you for the explanation 😊

[@tracyjackman6515]

A treasure! 🇨🇦

[@TheRealLeesyKate]

Thank you John Green for doing Eugene Levy eyebrows in the Project For Awesome Livestream on the weekend, forcing me to google Eugene Levy and hence unknowlingly preparing me for watching this interview.

[@HelloDollies]

The Green brothers always have a finger on the pulse of pop culture.

[@leadoucet1432]

I've been enjoying Eugene Levy's humour since the 1970s and he keeps getting better. I think it's because he was a skit comedian, not a standup... maybe lol

[@salamanda11]

That was such a great P4A moment! I highly recommend the show Schitt’s Creek for more Eugene Levy.

[@NewMessage]

A big honour, and a well deserved one!

[@sandraandrews9907]

Congratulations on this honor. 😀😀His contributions to comedy 🎭 need no explanation and makes his country proud! 🇨🇦

[@globalwarmhugs7741]

We want out of the colonial crap, actually.

[@ixchelssong]

At first, I misread your comment and thought it was "...a well dressed one"

[@jaym2381]

@@globalwarmhugs7741 The Order of Canada was instituted precisely in order to get rid of "the colonial crap."

[@lynnturman8157]

Aw, you're sweet. Thanks!

[@kortt]

He is a true Canadian treasure.

[@MaidenHelll]

Eugene Levy is my spirit animal

[@TammeraFreno]

😂🥰

[@rls25132]

He is great, I started watching him when Second City was on TV. I have enjoyed his comedic talents ever since.

[@laalaa99stl]

This is giving me Idiot Abroad vibes. But if Eugene's involved I probably won't mind being tricked into learning some schitt.

[@squamish4244]

Very clever.

[@robinmiller5256]

Love ya , Mr. Levy…been following you since SCTV! Thanx for all the fun!!!

[@serpico1616]

My grandfather got the Order of Canada and I couldn't be more proud

[@ChipCain]

Actual legend.

[@WinnieTheJew]

The pitch idea sounds kinda like Karl Pilkington in "An Idiot Abroad", very much looking forward to seeing Reluctant Traveller

[@debbiedean3165]

Love Eugene Levy, naturally brilliant comedian 🥰,

[@TheReal_FishFins]

Stephen holding in his laughter is gold.

[@dancechica]

And this view of traveling is why the show is perfect

[@loudenclear5950]

Yes, Mr. Levy. Thank you for not diminishing the honour the country tried to pay you. Too many Canadian celebrities trivialize such things to others - "Oh, it's only a national thing at home." I appreciate that you did not.

[@leebatt7964]

Eugene Levy: americas canadian national treasure.

[@hereigoagain5050]

The "Reluctant Traveler" channels "An Idiot Aboard" with Ricky Gervais and Karl Pilkington. Love Eugene Levy.

[@kvonjaco]

A great Second City connection!

[@kvonjaco]

I guess I need to watch the whole segment before I comment 😆

[@ruthdepew7212]

I love traveling. It's just that not being able to poop in a strange bathroom for the first five day. But on the bright side, as of April 19th, I won't have to take my shoes off at TSA anymore. Ah the advantages of being 75.

[@coleengoodell7523]

Yep, 6 weeks of basic training and not a single poop the entire time.

[@alwaysuseless]

Eugene Levy is a genuine or Eugene-you-in heavy. He's certainly engagingly grumpy, or at least persnickety.

[@patriciatayloreubanks1232]

Love Mr Levy. He’s great in everything he acts in, especially with Tyler Perry and Queen LaTefa

[@morrislorris4798]

Already binged 4 episodes. Amazing show.

[@mmjackk667]

That Eugene Levy show sounds good. It looks like I found the next show to binge.

[@bregancool980]

💕Eugene Levy💕🌟💕

[@ironyelegy]

never heard of this dude in my entire life but i must say he has aged elegantly

[@mplsmark222]

Mr. Levy has been one of my favorites since to SCTV days. The Chris Guest films would not be the same without him. He and Catherine O'Hara are the best on screen couple I’ve ever seen. Love Mickey and Mitch, look them up…..

[@gasparinha]

The first dance at my wedding reception was almost "Kiss at the End of the Rainbow". He is absolutely brilliant in A Mighty Wind. The record covers always get me!

[@GeekFreaksNetwork]

Man, hearing the Schitts Creek intro music puts you in a good mood right away.

[@duicic8541]

End credits roll if we're being extra picky, but your point is will taken. That series is a comfortable place with extra snark.

[@stephanieballesteros620]

Love Eugene Levy!! The Reluctant Traveler was epic!!

[@studiosingyourstyle]

I’m watching the show now for first time. He kills me… luv it!

[@studiosingyourstyle]

The 6 yr old & reindeer 😂😂

[@user-gt5jb6oq1z]

Good actor...fun in the movies he's in.

[@CrystalisMadrid]

I love how Eugene had an epiphany and realized he could take his wife on their honeymoon after all those years.

[@tonypitsacota2513]

Any news from Colbert about his stay on *EPSTEIN ISLAND* ? He's on the visitor list! 8

[@MayThereBeWorldPeace]

Nothing wrong with staying home, maybe a little mini-putt, a movie 📽️🎞️🍿🥤and friends!!😃🇨🇦

[@Jude845]

Wow 45 years! Congratulations Eugene Levy & wife!

[@h7opolo]

lol priceless that Colbert recommends travel after Eugene just spent five minutes explaining how much he dislikes it. 7:33

[@alejandramendez9163]

The few times that I've traveled, I DO THE SAME THING, I LIKE OPTIONS🤷‍♀️

[@brookekivi]

One of my fave Eugene Levy movies was Splash.

[@Roar62]

Love it... My thinking is just the same. Can't go anywhere without all the options.

[@domnulgadea]

Eugene Levy is America's Dad! I miss "American Pie" societies innocence was bliss!

[@amereminion]

Canada is truely happy to lend him whenever needed

[@domnulgadea]

@@amereminion he is for Canada what Mr Bean is for England.

[@popecorkyxxiv2363]

The idea of Reluctant Traveler reminds me of the old travel series An Idiot Abroad.

[@WillBeebe]

We are living in peak Eugene Levy and it's a gift

[@valeriefruik585]

One of the smartest.. funniest man on earth

[@TammeraFreno]

😆 Eugene Levy is so great! This is similar to England's Travel Man with Richard Ayoade.

[@primrose62]

Serendipity is where I first saw this awesome man - I would watch him in anything xx

[@Sequoia204]

We love you as our companion, Mr. Levy!

[@AAXS-op1vo]

I HEAR you Eugene! I like options too!😅😅😅

[@missjojoy212]

He makes Canada so proud.

[@adamdennis2936]

He is great in everything.

[@youreaquickone]

I hate airports and planes and everyone in them. I have anxiety to be so closely packed with others. But I'll never stop traveling. I have learned to travel with only a backpack and essentials. I do my laundry on the trip, I buy toiletries when I land (one of the best parts of the trip), and I stay in neighborhoods and only eat with locals. I love it!

[@Brakidoo]

Hahaha the amount I relate to Eugine on this topic just tells me how old my soul is 😂

[@lydias2012]

2 giants from Second City. One Canadian and the other American. Chef's kiss.

[@Oslerian]

In 1990 I found myself on a lawn maintenance crew working on Levy's house in Toronto. I was a MASSIVE SCTV fan. Working the trimmer in the back yard I tried to catch a glimpse into his beautiful home. I suddenly saw him approach the big glass sliding door. My heart leaped at the thought of him possibly saying hi to me. Instead he reached up with two hands and closed the opaque window treatment to shut out my prying eyes. So crushed. But who can blame him.

[@TighelanderII]

This travel show reminds me of a skit that Levy did on SCTV. A character he played on the show now and then was like a member of the Rat Pack. In a couple of sketches on one show the character quits the biz and moves out to the country. The character, "Bobby Bitman" is a city guy and has never been to the country. After saying to an interviewer how great it is, he later admits it was a mistake and goes back to the city. That sounds a little like Schitt's Creek.

[@Fred.pSonic]

The most impressive and expressive eyebrows in the history of comedy.

[@hammun6]

Deb aside, I don't think it's possible to love this man more. ❤

[@stefanialdridge]

We love you mister Levy Rock On You Royal Canadian

[@mickylawless1941]

A national treasure! Congratulations Canada!

[@teresakelton8286]

I watched this show it was a wonderful show. It is on Apple TV +

[@villanessa]

I always overpack too. It's all exhausting 😂 but I do love to travel 🧳

[@tedfurlo2268]

Iconic

[@s.sarmadamer]

I used to love when they showed audience applauding the guests when the guests entered, showed when a guest got a Standing O. I hope Eugene got one!

[@carlataio9624]

Eugene👍👍👍😊😊😊😘

[@CaptainRetroStation]

"A Canadian Abroad" Karl Pilkington approves.

[@Jude845]

Bro Eugene, this is so much funnier than the American Pie stuff. This is legit clean naturally hilarious, UR BEST STUFF BY FAARRR!!!❤😅😂

[@NewMessage]

You need options.. I mean, you never know when you're gonna meet a snake with pretty eyes.

[@filipohman7277]

Awesome 👍👍👍👍😀 Greetings from Helsinki, Finland 🇫🇮🇺🇸🇨🇦

[@andrewwalker7893]

You’ll notice Martin Short and Lorne Michaels (and others) always wear their Order of Canada pin. High honour.

[@lyndas2767]

They are required to during public appearances

[@lllCTHULHUlll]

I hate traveling too. Hassle. Hassle. Hassle. But I'll gladly watch you hate it! Love your comedy.

[@metalextras]

Mr. Levy is like Mr.Flanders from Simpson, that kind neighborly uncle who have curated Wikipedia on weekend....

[@shutstopmirror]

Two things: 1) love the band opening with the schitt’s creek theme. I know they do this sort of thing often but I love it every time 2) levy’s comedic stylings remind me so much of jonathan goldstein

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

I love Stephen! He always spots the Order of Canada pin. Martin Short and Lorne Michaels are in the Order as well and I have seen them on American TV with that pin. And I have seen it myself. People I know are IN the Order of Canada.

[@michaelrmurphy2734]

1790? My hometown of Halifax, NS was founded by Edward Cornwallis in 1789...

[@ellenflanagan8582]

Schitt$ Creek got me through the early days of the pandemic lockdown. It was a brilliant show

[@Moekoffee2001]

This guy worked with Lola Heatherton!

[@tucoramirez6058]

"Just write it off!".............."You can't just WRITE IT OFF!"

[@renatacantore3684]

What a Charmer ❤️👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽🇨🇦🍁

[@vailryan5682]

He's so right. Flying sucks. It's only getting worse.

[@poopsonastick13]

Is he becoming the Canadian Larry David 😂

[@visceronika8414]

Loved him in Almost Heroes.

[@lucycostello2349]

I love this guy! And his son! I mean, those amazing killer eyebrows!

[@coegj]

Two comedians come to mind that can move an audience to the floor howling with laughter with just a dead pan look. Jack Benny and Eugene Levy, those of you to young to have heard of Jack Benny please look him up, do the KZbin thing and be prepared laugh your backside off.

[@princessluna888]

Watching it now!

[@jlt131]

frickin love this guy

[@ilikenachosify]

Proud to be Canadian 🇨🇦Amen

[@squamish4244]

Eugene Levy says he's not a comedian. Maybe not in the classic sense of Martin Short or Steve Martin - both longtime friends of his - but yes, in his understated way, he is absolutely a comedian.