Member of the Order of Canada
- Awarded on: April 15, 1999
- Invested on: September 23, 1999
Every Saturday night for twenty-five years he has invited us to put our feet up, turn the lights down low and enjoy the wonderful world of movies. As the popular host of one of the country's most successful television programs, he has shared his knowledge, enthusiasm and passion for classic films with a wide audience. His commitment to public broadcasting has influenced a generation of Canadian producers, directors, writers and viewers, and his hundreds of videotaped interviews are a valuable educational and historical resource.