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Michael McDonald (I)
Actor, Composer, Music Department
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| 248 titles |
| Films in Production (1 title) | Budget | Status |
|---|---|---|
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| Television in Production (1 title) | Episodes | Status |
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| Past Film & Video (37 titles) | Budget | Opening Weekend | Gross (US & Canada) | Gross (Worldwide) |
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Yacht Rock: A Dockumentary (2024)
Performer: "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You Near)", "I Gotta Try" |
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$70MM
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$5.5MM
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$16MM
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$46MM
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$60MM
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$8K
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$325K
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$19MM
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$537K
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$50MM
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$50MM
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$50MM
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$26MM
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$127MM
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$174MM
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$15MM
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$21MM
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$55MM
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$56MM
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$100K
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$525K
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The 40-Year-Old Virgin (2005)
Performer: "Minute By Minute", "Takin' It To The Streets", "Ain't No Mountain High Enough", "Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me A Little While)", The Filmmakers Wish To Thank: You Rock!, Writer: "Minute By Minute", "Takin' It To The Streets" |
$26MM
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$21MM
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$109MM
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$177MM
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$10K
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$16K
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$103K
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$35MM
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$7.1MM
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$21MM
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$22MM
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Prancer Returns (2001)
(Video) - Performer: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas", Producer: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" |
$4MM
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$60MM
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$6.3MM
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$52MM
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$83MM
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$92MM
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$41MM
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$242MM
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$495MM
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$3.6MM
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$71K
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$32MM
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$32MM
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$55MM
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$24MM
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$330MM
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$678MM
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$3.5MM
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$3.7MM
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$16MM
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$16MM
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$29MM
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$4.8MM
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$23MM
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$23MM
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$16MM
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$6.1MM
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$45MM
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$46MM
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$15MM
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$4.3MM
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$36MM
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$36MM
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$5.2MM
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$39MM
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$39MM
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$5.5MM
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$26MM
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$26MM
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$4.5MM
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$1.5MM
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$27MM
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$27MM
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$2.2MM
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$4.7MM
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$4.7MM
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Crackers (1984)
Lyrics: "We Got More Than We Need", Music: "We Got More Than We Need", Performer: "We Got More Than We Need" |
$12MM
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$59K
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$129K
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$129K
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Twice Upon a Time (1983)
Soundtrack ("Twice Upon A Time", "Life Is But A Dream", "Out On My Own"), Writer: "Twice Upon A Time", "Life Is But A Dream" |
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$16MM
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$5.7MM
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$5.7MM
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$4.5MM
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$4.5MM
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| Past Television (50 titles) | Episodes |
|---|---|
John Mulaney Presents: Everybody's in LA (2024)
(TV Mini-series) - Writer: "Regulate" (1 episode, 2024) |
1
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FUBAR (2023)
(TV Series) - Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2023)
Take Your Daughter to Work Day (May
25,
2023)
Season 1,
Episode 1
-
Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (uncredited)
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1
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Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
(TV Series) - Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (1 episode, 2022) |
1
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CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2021–2022)
(TV Series) - Writer: "It Keeps You Runnin'", "Takin' It To The Streets", "What A Fool Believes" (1 episode, 2022), Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (1 episode, 2021)
07-03-2022 (Jul
3,
2022)
Season 44,
Episode 27
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Writer: "It Keeps You Runnin'", "Takin' It To The Streets", "What A Fool Believes"
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2
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Hacks (2022)
(TV Series) - Writer: "That's How You Start Over" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2022)
There Will Be Blood (May
12,
2022)
Season 2,
Episode 1
-
Writer: "That's How You Start Over" (uncredited)
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1
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The Shrink Next Door (2021)
(TV Series) - Writer: "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2021)
The Foundation (Nov
19,
2021)
Season 1,
Episode 4
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Writer: "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" (uncredited)
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1
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1
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1
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2015–2018)
(TV Series) - Writer: "This Is It" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2018), Performer: "Find It In Your Heart" (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "Find It In Your Heart" (1 episode, 2017), Writer: "I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2017), Performer: "Show You The Way" (1 episode, 2017), … See more
Justin Timberlake/The Cast of This Is Us/Dwayne Johnson/Chris Stapleton (Feb
4,
2018)
Season 5,
Episode 87
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Writer: "This Is It" (uncredited)
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8
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Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017)
(TV Series) - Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2017) |
1
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Documentary Now! (2015)
(TV Series) - Michael McDonald (1 episode, 2015)
Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee Part 2 (Sep
24,
2015)
Season 1,
Episode 7
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Michael McDonald
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1
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2
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The Dukes of September Live at Lincoln Center (2012)
(TV Special) - Writer: "What A Fool Believes", "Takin' It To The Streets" |
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The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2004–2012)
(TV Series) - Actor (1 episode, 2004), Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets" (uncredited) (5 episodes, 2011)
Episode #21.37 (Nov
14,
2012)
Season 21,
Episode 37
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Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets" (uncredited)
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6
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1
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1
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Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2010)
(TV Series) - Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2010), Performer: "Ride Like The Wind" (1 episode, 2009) |
2
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The 5 O'Clock Show (2010)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There" (1 episode, 2010) |
1
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1
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The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2009)
Howie Mandel/Deepak Chopra/Michael McDonald (Dec
7,
2009)
Season 1,
Episode 118
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Performer: "Have Yourself A Merry Little Christmas" (uncredited)
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1
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30 Rock (2007–2009)
(TV Series) - Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by (1 episode, 2009), Performer: "He Needs A Kidney" (1 episode, 2009), Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2007)
Kidney Now! (May
14,
2009)
Season 3,
Episode 22
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Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by,
Performer: "He Needs A Kidney"
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2
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You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush (2009)
(TV Special) - Performer: "I Keep Forgetting" |
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RocKwiz (2007)
(TV Series) - Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2007)
Deni Hines and Michael Spiby (Mar
24,
2007)
Season 4,
Episode 5
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Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets" (uncredited)
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1
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1
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American Idol (2006)
(TV Series) - Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets" (1 episode, 2006)
Top 16 Performance Show: Part 2 (Guys) (Mar
8,
2006)
Season 5,
Episode 18
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Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets"
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1
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Body Electric (2004)
(TV Series) - Performer: "What A Fool Believes", "I Keep Forgetting", "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me", "All In Love Is Fair" (1 episode, 2004), Writer: "What A Fool Believes", "I Keep Forgetting" (1 episode, 2004)
Show 1920 (2004)
Season 19,
Episode 20
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Performer: "What A Fool Believes", "I Keep Forgetting", "I'm Gonna Make You Love Me", "All In Love Is Fair",
Writer: "What A Fool Believes", "I Keep Forgetting"
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1
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Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas (2004)
(TV Special) - Writer: "Every Time Christmas Comes Around" |
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Australian Idol (2004)
(TV Series) - Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (1 episode, 2004)
Top 5 Performance Show: RnB Soul (Oct
24,
2004)
Season 2,
Episode 30
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Writer: "What A Fool Believes"
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1
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Celebrity (2003)
(TV Series) - Performer: "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" (uncredited) (1 episode, 2003)
Episode dated 13 October 2003 (Oct
13,
2003)
Performer: "I Heard It Through The Grapevine" (uncredited)
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1
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1
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1
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1
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Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1993–1996)
(TV Series) - Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1996), Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (1 episode, 1993)
Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (Feb
17,
1996)
Season 8,
Episode 3
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Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets" (uncredited)
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2
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2
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Beverly Hills, 90210 (1993)
(TV Series) - Performer: "Time To Be Lovers" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1993)
A Night to Remember (May
5,
1993)
Season 3,
Episode 27
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Performer: "Time To Be Lovers" (uncredited)
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1
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2
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The Magic of David Copperfield IX: The Escape from Alcatraz (1987)
(TV Special) - Performer: "No Lookin' Back" |
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1
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Saturday Night Live (1979–1983)
(TV Series) - Performer: "If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1983), Writer: "Heart To Heart" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1982), Writer: "Anything You Want" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1980), Writer: "What A Fool Believes", "Takin' It To The Streets" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1979)
Susan Saint James/Michael McDonald (Apr
16,
1983)
Season 8,
Episode 18
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Performer: "If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now" (uncredited)
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4
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Galactica 1980 (1980)
(TV Series) - Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (uncredited) (1 episode, 1980)
The Night the Cylons Landed: Part II (Apr
20,
1980)
Season 1,
Episode 8
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Writer: "What A Fool Believes" (uncredited)
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1
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1
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What's Happening!! (1978)
(TV Series) - Michael McDonald (2 episodes, 1978), Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets" (1 episode, 1978)
Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 2 (Feb
4,
1978)
Season 2,
Episode 17
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Michael McDonald,
Writer: "Takin' It To The Streets"
|
2
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| Self (106 titles) |
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2015–2024)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (5 episodes, 2015) |
Harry (2018)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2018)
Actor Chris Meloni/Judge Harry/Singer Michael McDonald (Jan
10,
2018)
Season 2,
Episode 68
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Self - Musical Guest
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The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009)
Howie Mandel/Deepak Chopra/Michael McDonald (Dec
7,
2009)
Season 1,
Episode 118
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Self - Musical Guest
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The Doobie Brothers: Rockin' Down the Highway - The Wildlife Concert (1996)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer |
The Starlight Children Foundation Annual Humanitarian of the Year Award Salute to Janet Jackson (1991)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer |
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1985–1990)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 1985) |
| Archive Footage (28 titles) |
|---|
MTV 80s - Black History Month: Legends of the 80s! (2025)
(TV Special) - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Let's Groove: 50 R&B Hits of the 80s! (2025)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - With or Without You: 50 Heartbreak Hits! (2025)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Let's Groove: 80s R&B Party! (2025)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - The 100 Greatest Love Songs of the 80s! (2025)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Top 50 Grammy Winners of the 80s! (2025)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Together Forever! 80s Duets! (2024)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Top 50 Smoothest Songs of the 80s! (2024)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Top 50 Smooth Operators of the 80s! (2024)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Top 50 US Number 1s of the 80s! (2024)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Top 100 Greatest Voices of the 80s! (2024)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - The Greatest Love Songs of All! (2024)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Top 100 US Number 1s of the 80s! (2024)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Top 50 Super-Smooth R&B Hits! (2024)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Top 40 Sad Songs from the 80s! (2021)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
MTV 80s - Top 50 Lessons in 80s Love! (2020)
(TV Special) - Self - Michael McDonald (archive footage) |
A Year in Music (2019)
(TV Series) - Self (archive footage) (as The Doobie Brothers) (1 episode, 2019) |
I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock (2019)
(TV Mini-series) - Self (archive footage) (1 episode, 2019) |
| Other (25 titles) |
|---|
Eric Benét, Michael McDonald & Wynonna Judd: Heart of America (2005)
(Music Video) - Michael McDonald |
Safri Duo Feat. Michael McDonald: Sweet Freedom (2002)
(Music Video) - Michael McDonald (singing voice) |
Michael McDonald: I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) (1982)
(Music Video) - Michael McDonald, Composer |
The Doobie Brothers: What a Fool Believes (1979)
(Music Video) - Michael McDonald, Writer: "What A Fool Believes" |
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