Eugene Levy on Being Best Friends with Martin Short, Star on the Walk of Fame & Hating Vacations

Eugene talks about having a grandson, getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, his best friend Martin Short, doing The Odd Couple together, and article about him in the “Hamilton Spectator,” his new show “The Reluctant Traveler,” and going on vacation to the Caribbean.

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[robchehowski]

I've loved both Eugene & Marty since the 70s/80s when they were in SCTV. Both are from my hometown: Hamilton, Ontario Canada

[chelseacanales]

I like how humble he is and I am so happy that he is getting his star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame

[sevenirises]

I can only look at Eugene Levy and think of lovable Johnny Rose. What a great actor.

[colleenmaecallender]

Eugene Levy is pure class just like Martin Short. Talented and funny men.

[archeredutainment]

Yah did Canada a solid. As soon as I see him I think of, and forgive me, John Candy and their comedy troupe, SCTV, which included Martin Short, Andre Martin, Catherine O'Hara, Rick Moranis, Dave Thomas, Joe Flaherty... who performed out of Edmonton, Canada.... hilarious and brilliant work.

[vanzarockin]

He and John Candy were hilarious as the Schmenge Brothers. "Hey, let's polka! Two, three, four. Cabbage rolls and coffee. Mm, mm, good!" Love him!

[NevadaBoss]

If he had done nothing but SCTV he would still be a titanic figure in comedy. One the most talented comedic actors of the last half century.

[ltaylor]

I’ve loved his characters for decades, what a legend

[lizliz]

His story of leaving the hotel is so very Canadian. Very polite, doesn't want to offend, just wants to leave, so he does.

[misterderp]

I kept waiting for Catherine O'Hara to barge in with dramatic concern over where Eugene's star actually is

[deborahwilson]

Loved him since SCTV. So many memorable roles! Several comments mentioned American Pie. I watched Splash the other night again. He was hilarious as the comical villain who then took a turn & grew a heart. One of the best comic actors ever!

[paulaschneider]

This man is 77 or 78 years old.
What a wonderful man.

[jessfrankel]

Eugene Levy deserves his star...he should've gotten it years ago. If they ever make a movie about Edgar Ulmer, the old-time B (and C and D and Z) movie director, Levy would be a natural lead. Ulmer was a go-your-own-way type, a character in his own right, and Levy, while not THAT offbeat, would be perfect.

[ellieisanerd]

What a year for Eugene. He was also just inducted into the Canadian Comedy Hall of Fame a couple of weeks ago.

[odalisque]

When will somebody have the courage to book Eugene Levy and Jeff Goldblum on the same show?
Introduce them and then sit back for a duel of style, wit and storytelling . I think it would be amazing.

[NoraGreen]

I waited for the second season of the Reluctant Traveler! So happy it's back. I love Eugene on that show. It's nostalgic just to look at him.

[TheCalicohorse]

The Burlington Public library getting a shout-out! Hilarious.

[bofo]

Eugene has been in the business for years but for me he will always be Jim’s dad in the American Pie movies lol

[FullyComp]

They performed at the Burlington Public Library🤯 That’s incredible.

[archieizhellboye]

i feel like he's being his truest realest most authentic self here ... like he's being his actual self and not even trying to be funny... i love it... like his real self... like an uncle or grandad telling honest stories, Hollywood and all... happy i watched this