Rick Beato brought me here.

Supposedly Michael McDonald accidentally saw this in a hotel room when it aired the first time. He has said that he was extremely stoned, and got totally confused and disturbed by what he was seeing-really thought it was himself. Wondered if he was having a “psychotic break.” That makes it even more classic

After watching this 50 times, I still think he's gonna miss the 3rd verse, but he always gets there.

No audience laughter makes this skit 10x better.

My girlfriend and I do this at karaoke. I start singing, while she remains in the audience but near enough the front. With a few seconds to spare, she rushes up, grabs the mic and sings "Such a long way to goooooooo..." Then, she hands me back the mic and takes her seat again.

After playing "Peg" by Steely Dan today, a DJ on XM radio said "Yes, that's Michael McDonald you hear in the background of Peg. "Wait, this just in: that's Michael McDonald you hear in the background of EVERY song in the 70s."

Just heard Michael McDonald talking to Rick Beato about this incident where he was too stoned after sharing an extra strong doobie with Patrick Simmons, and accidentally saw this on the tv while lying down in his room. He was confused and thought it was him but couldn't remember doing it. Hilarious to hear him telling the tale.

"OKAY, SEE YA" oh man that snuck up on me and made me giggle

Rick Moranis sketch was the joke, Michael McDonald anecdote with Rick Beato the punchline. Nice! 🤣🤣🤣🤣

In February 2000, there was a Michael McDonald tribute concert at the Shrine in LA. McDonald performing his solo material and many, many songs with the Doobie Brothers, Kenny Loggins, etc. etc. They played this clip on the video screens by way of introducing Christopher Cross, who came out and did "Ride Like the Wind." I hadn't seen the clip before, but seeing it and then immediately seeing the song live (with M McD coming out to sing those couple of lines) was an experience I'll never forget.

This is the funniest thing I've ever seen. Just the height of the microphone is enough to kill me.

How has this escaped me my entire life? 😂

All of Rick Moranis’ music bits were great on this show, the whole cast was amazing

The funniest part is Rick Moranis says "OK, see ya" in Michael McDonald's singing voice when Michael actually does not sound like that when he's just speaking.

Love how when he doesn't quite just get back in the recording booth in time to put the cans on after arguing with the engineer he still mimes the action...

Those of us that have been privy to hearing Michael since the beginning can hear his voice immediately when he's in it even if it's a brand new song. Such a distinctive voice and always a pleasure to hear.

Seeing this for the first time it’s one of the funniest things I’ve ever seen😂😂😂

This had to be from the SCTV filming in Edmonton days (the horizontal traffic lights unique to Alberta were a dead giveaway for me).

Rick Beato brought me here, lol.

I had to see this after he talked about it on the Rick Beato interview. Funny.

One of my favorite SCTV skits Beautiful '64 Ford Galaxie convertible!

SCTV had such great musician guests (e.g. the Fishin' Musician), I remember at the time thinking it was great that they got Michael McDonald to do the skit. Up until the last moment when I realized it was Rick.

I LOVE Michael's voice. I had the pleasure of meeting him a few times. He is super nice and kinda shy. My whole family knows his voice because I usually stop everything and turn up the radio when any song comes on with him in lead or backing vocals.

Greatest lead, background vocalist!

This funny sketch is one of the greatest homages ever.

Love Rick !! Canadians are funny !!

I swear I remember a longer version of this where he is running in and out of several sessions from various bands

This was to funny!!! This mans voice was everywhere and for a good reason so much raw talent and he loved to sing and play....I don't know him personally but from what I've read he never wanted to do anything else but play and sing so that he is still doing and seems to love every minute of it....much love for this mans God given talent and hard work✌❤

😂I love Michael Mcdonald.. i love all his songs😍

This is legitimately the funniest video I've seen all week! I was so not expecting this.

1:31 The “okay. See ya.” gets me every time. 😂

I recognize the studio. That's the CITV Alllarcom studio on Allard Way in Edmonton. The brick is the same, and the stairs are there..there is just security at the front now. Wow, memories.

So much more than a backing vocalist. His talent was under-utilized when he was with Steely Dan. So wonderful to watch his career progress over the years.

Love it! I crack up every time!

Thank you, Tim!

One of the greatest voices in the Biz & blessed with a great sense of humour too 😂

Amazing Rick looks like Mike.

Makes me shiver all over.

Brilliant!!!!

That is so funny. I love it.😊

Its a masterpiece well deserved by the best

Perfect timing.

This might be my favorite thing on KZfaq.

I sure hope MM has seen this…I’m sure he has 😂

Honestly forgot Michael McDonald had dark hair. A Legend!! I didn't know LEGEND drive cars? What else do LEGENDS do?

Always keep it SMOOTH!

That's great!

When you’re so good at your job, that just phoning it in is just perfect.

I watch this regularly..and it makes me laugh every time...especially when he almost misses the verse while arguing about the contract!

Thank you Hollywood Steve!

Heard this song last night & remembered this LOL!!!

SCTV has, on so many countless occasions, made a satire so dead-on that I can no longer think of the real version first (Gino Vanelli's "I Just Wanna Stop" comes to mind). Their genius was soul deep.

Oh hell yes. I've been looking for this video for a while. I mistakenly remembered that Michael McDonald was doing a parody of his own popularity and kept searching until I found this incredible gem!! Thanks for posting this!!

Adore this skit

What a pro.

Love it

(such a long way to goooooooooo)

Actually thought this was real til about halfway. Well played lol

That is comedy gold! How does a mind even come up with that?

Brilliant

So true... I thought the same thing. He didn't have a big part in the song, but he made it great. This skit is hilarious! Good job 👏! 😂

Yacht Rock LIVES!

It's the the Keymaster!

The skiddy little run he does round the car at the end 😂

lol this is great!

Massive respect for Michael McDonald...suchba unique voice. There are others with impressive backing vocal credits as well eg, Richard Page, Tom Kelly, Timothy B Schmit, Arnold McCullar, David Lesley (RIP), Valerie Carter (RIP), Katie Markowitz, Venetta Fields, Don Henley, Glen Frey, JD Souther, and list goes on. Taking nothing away from Michael who incidentally was being lined up by Toto as a potential lead singer.

Wow first he nailed his Carlin impression and then this!

The CD of the Doobies greatest hits with Michael is an all time favorite.

too funny! And I say this as a HUGE Doobie Brothers fan (and Steely Dan for what it is worth)!

Michael has a true gift. It's like knowing exactly what how and when to say the perfect line. Like on this song, and with On My Own after Patti says "no one said it was easy..." Michael says "but it once was sooo easy..." Perfection.

How is this the first time I’ve ever seen this

Best parody ever

It's amazing that this sketch only cost $70 to get on air.

Questions classic interview with Michael McDonald brought me here

Yeomobe there! He gone be there

The BEST.

Brilliant 👏

This will never not be 😂😂

HAHAHA BEAUTIFUL!!

I LAUGH WITH THE MICHAEL RUNNING

my 1st time seeing this hahahahaha

I want that car!

Driving a '64 Galaxie 500 convertible--one of Ford's best looking cars ever.

🤣🤣🤣 Brilliant

IN THREEEEEDEEEEE!

When I was in Jr. High, the first day of choir class, our teacher let us know that the biggest achievement of his, was being MMD's teacher at that school. He held everyone in class to a high degree that we could never achieve. Now, I share mutual friends with Mike and have spent time with him, and he is one of the nicest people you could ever meet. Great Midwestern values that he still has to this day, and he is proud of where he came from & often visits.

The god of the sea.

It's only Michael's great backing vocals I like about "Ride Like The Wind".

😂I never saw this.

As the story goes, imagine being a very stoned Michael McDonald stumbling onto this on TV.

That’s not Michael running, it’s his voice but definitely not Michael…it’s the original recording.

SNL did something with Art Garfunkel singing without Paul Simon. He just did his parts w/out Paul's part.

Yo la tengo(brain capers) brought me here 😂😂

DJ Douggpound brought me here.

I always imagined George Lucas as Michael Mcdonald

Who's here in 2020?

This was my introduction to Christopher Cross many years ago.

When I used to bartend, I'd often hear that I look like either Stephen King or...Rick Moranis😂

All you hosers need to see Conan’s old “Camp Michal McDonald” gag. Even funnier. 🥳✌️ Fleshy-headed mutant! Are you friendly! 🤩

Every time I hear "Ride Like The Wind", I think of this clip