Schitt's Creek star Eugene Levy visits distant lands and tastes exotic foods as the host of the Apple TV+ series The Reluctant Traveler. Levy describes it as a show about "a guy traveling who doesn't love to travel." Also, book critic Maureen Corrigan reviews Adelle Waldman's new novel, Help Wanted, and David Bianculli reviews a TV show about the Lincoln assassination called Manhunt. Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoices NPR Privacy Policy
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Curzan says she gets a lot of complaints about people using the pronoun they to refer to one person.
I sometimes get into arguments with people where they will say to me, but it can't be singular.
And I will say, but it is.
The history behind words causing a lot of debate.
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I'm Dave Davies.
My guest today, Eugene Levy, has appeared in more than 60 films and a host of television shows.
He's known for his deadpan humor, thick eyebrows, and countless characters he's developed over the years, many doing sketch comedy and improv for SCTV.
Levy and both his children starred in the hit comedy series Schitt's Creek.
That's s c h I t t s creek.
It's a name about a wealthy family who lose their fortune and have to live in a rundown motel in a small town.
Levy appeared in and co wrote the Christopher guest satirical film's best in show, waiting for Guffman, a mighty Wind, and for your consideration, his latest project is a travel show on Apple TV titled the Reluctant Traveler.
Like other travel shows, it has beautiful shots of exotic places, delicious food and exhilarating experiences.
But it's a little different from programs hosted by seasoned travelers who always relish their adventures.
Here's some of the introduction to Levy's shows from season one.
I don't look forward to traveling for a number of reasons.
When it's too cold, I'm not comfortable.
I swimming naked.