Like artists who have performed live concerts on the Internet since the start of confinement to maintain a link with their audience, Michel Drucker does the same with retirement homes. Guest of "L'Équipée sauvage" on Europe 1 this Monday, he explains that by being the "oldest on TV", it is up to him "to address the elders".

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Many personalities who try to maintain contact with their public during confinement against the coronavirus: while some artists do concerts on the Internet, and that TV presenters launch programs from their kitchen, Michel Drucker has decided to s '' address residents of retirement homes.

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A video every two days

"I record videos every two days that I send to 7,500 retirement homes in France", explains the legendary host of "Vivement dimanche" at the microphone of Europe 1 this Monday. "I send them news, there is my dog ​​with me, I tell them a little about the job, what I do during my confinement ..."

But as the third week of this very special period begins, Michel Drucker has decided to put a dose of education and nostalgia in his videos. "From tomorrow or the day after tomorrow [Tuesday or Wednesday, note] I will switch to another format and tell them about Jean Yanne, Lino Ventura, Cloclo ..."

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"I'm the oldest on TV"

Touched by the health crisis that France and the world is going through, Michel Drucker justifies his initiative by the pain he feels towards "the elderly who are not in nursing homes and who are alone, without anyone". Before concluding with a touch of humor: "I am the oldest on TV, so I find it normal that it is I who address the elders."