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Films in Production (1 title)	Budget	Status
Johnnie Be Good Self Self See fewer		Production Unknown

Films in Production (1 title)

Budget

Status

Johnnie Be Good
Self Self See fewer

Production Unknown

Past Film & Video (34 titles)	Budget	Opening Weekend	Gross (US & Canada)	Gross (Worldwide)
Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023) Writer ("This Is It") Writer ("This Is It") See fewer
Spiderhead (2022) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer	$60MM
Mad God (2021) Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer		$8K	$325K	$325K
Uncut Gems (2019) Writer ("Amen") Writer ("Amen") See fewer	$19MM	$537K	$50MM	$50MM
Sandy Wexler (2017) Performer ("Regulate") Performer ("Regulate") See fewer
Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013) Writer ("This Is It") Writer ("This Is It") See fewer	$50MM	$26MM	$127MM	$174MM
Why Did I Get Married? (2007) Writer ("You Belong to Me") Writer ("You Belong to Me") See fewer	$15MM	$21MM	$55MM	$56MM
Thank You Billy Graham (2006) (Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer	$100K
King and Queen of Hearts (2005) (Video) - Writer ("Heart To Heart") Writer ("Heart To Heart") See fewer
Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2 (2005) (Video) - Writer ("You Belong to Me") Writer ("You Belong to Me") See fewer	$525K
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)"), Writer ("Minute by Minute", "Takin' It to the Streets"), The Filmmakers Wish To Thank (you rock!) 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)"), Writer ("Minute by Minute", "Takin' It to the Streets"), The Filmmakers Wish To Thank (you rock!) See fewer	$26MM	$21MM	$109MM	$177MM
The Amateurs (2005) Performer ("Obsession Blues"), Writer ("Obsession Blues") Performer ("Obsession Blues"), Writer ("Obsession Blues") See fewer		$10K	$16K	$103K
Roach Approach: Don't Miss the Boat (2004) (Video) - Special guest musical appearance Special guest musical appearance See fewer
Little Black Book (2004) Writer ("You Belong to Me") Writer ("You Belong to Me") See fewer	$35MM	$7.1MM	$21MM	$22MM
Prancer Returns (2001) (Video) - Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"), Producer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"), Producer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") See fewer	$4MM
What Planet Are You From? (2000) Performer ("The Meaning of Love"), Writer ("The Meaning of Love") Performer ("The Meaning of Love"), Writer ("The Meaning of Love") See fewer	$60MM	$3MM	$6.3MM	$14MM
South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999) Performer ("Eyes of a Child") Performer ("Eyes of a Child") See fewer	$21MM	$11MM	$52MM	$83MM
Twister (1996) Lyrics ("Moments Like This") Lyrics ("Moments Like This") See fewer	$92MM	$41MM	$242MM	$495MM
Leaving Las Vegas (1995) Performer ("Lonely Teardrops") Performer ("Lonely Teardrops") See fewer	$3.6MM	$71K	$32MM	$32MM
Forrest Gump (1994) Writer ("It Keeps You Runnin'") Writer ("It Keeps You Runnin'") See fewer	$55MM	$24MM	$330MM	$678MM
Above the Rim (1994) Soundtrack ("Regulate") Soundtrack ("Regulate") See fewer	$3.5MM	$3.7MM	$16MM	$16MM
Frankie and Johnny (1991) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer	$29MM	$4.8MM	$23MM	$23MM
Thelma & Louise (1991) Performer ("No Lookin' Back"), Writer ("No Lookin' Back") Performer ("No Lookin' Back"), Writer ("No Lookin' Back") See fewer	$16MM	$6.1MM	$45MM	$45MM
No Way Out (1987) Lyrics ("No Way Out"), Music ("No Way Out") Lyrics ("No Way Out"), Music ("No Way Out") See fewer	$15MM	$4.3MM	$36MM	$36MM
Running Scared (1986) Performer ("Sweet Freedom") Performer ("Sweet Freedom") See fewer		$5.2MM	$39MM	$39MM
Wildcats (1986) Writer ("Don't Wanna Be Normal") Writer ("Don't Wanna Be Normal") See fewer		$5.5MM	$26MM	$26MM
Desperately Seeking Susan (1985) Writer ("You Belong to Me") Writer ("You Belong to Me") See fewer	$4.5MM	$1.5MM	$27MM	$27MM
Grandview, U.S.A. (1984) Producer ("This Time") Producer ("This Time") See fewer		$2.2MM	$4.7MM	$4.7MM
Crackers (1984) Lyrics ("We Got More Than We Need"), Music ("We Got More Than We Need"), Performer ("We Got More Than We Need") Lyrics ("We Got More Than We Need"), Music ("We Got More Than We Need"), Performer ("We Got More Than We Need") See fewer	$12MM	$59K	$129K	$129K
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") Soundtrack ("Twice Upon A Time", "Life Is But A Dream", "Out On My Own"), Writer ("Twice Upon A Time", "Life Is But A Dream") See fewer
Personal Best (1982) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer	$16MM		$5.7MM	$5.7MM
Inside Moves (1980) Lyrics ("Outside"), Music ("Outside"), Performer ("Outside") Lyrics ("Outside"), Music ("Outside"), Performer ("Outside") See fewer
Coast to Coast (1980) Performer ("Send Me Somebody to Love"), Writer ("Send Me Somebody to Love") Performer ("Send Me Somebody to Love"), Writer ("Send Me Somebody to Love") See fewer			$4.5MM	$4.5MM
Together? (1979) Performer ("I've Got My Mind Made Up" (US version)) Performer ("I've Got My Mind Made Up" (US version)) See fewer

Past Film & Video (34 titles)

Budget

Opening Weekend

Gross
(US & Canada)

Gross
(Worldwide)

Still: A Michael J. Fox Movie (2023)
Writer ("This Is It") Writer ("This Is It") See fewer

Spiderhead (2022)
Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

$60MM

Mad God (2021)
Special Thanks Special Thanks See fewer

$8K

$325K

Uncut Gems (2019)
Writer ("Amen") Writer ("Amen") See fewer

$19MM

$537K

$50MM

Sandy Wexler (2017)
Performer ("Regulate") Performer ("Regulate") See fewer

Anchorman 2: The Legend Continues (2013)
Writer ("This Is It") Writer ("This Is It") See fewer

$50MM

$26MM

$127MM

$174MM

Why Did I Get Married? (2007)
Writer ("You Belong to Me") Writer ("You Belong to Me") See fewer

$15MM

$21MM

$55MM

$56MM

Thank You Billy Graham (2006)
(Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer

$100K

King and Queen of Hearts (2005)
(Video) - Writer ("Heart To Heart") Writer ("Heart To Heart") See fewer

Carly Simon: A Moonlight Serenade on the Queen Mary 2 (2005)
(Video) - Writer ("You Belong to Me") Writer ("You Belong to Me") See fewer

$525K

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)"), Writer ("Minute by Minute", "Takin' It to the Streets"), The Filmmakers Wish To Thank (you rock!) 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)"), Writer ("Minute by Minute", "Takin' It to the Streets"), The Filmmakers Wish To Thank (you rock!) See fewer

$26MM

$21MM

$109MM

$177MM

The Amateurs (2005)
Performer ("Obsession Blues"), Writer ("Obsession Blues") Performer ("Obsession Blues"), Writer ("Obsession Blues") See fewer

$10K

$16K

$103K

Roach Approach: Don't Miss the Boat (2004)
(Video) - Special guest musical appearance Special guest musical appearance See fewer

Little Black Book (2004)
Writer ("You Belong to Me") Writer ("You Belong to Me") See fewer

$35MM

$7.1MM

$21MM

$22MM

Prancer Returns (2001)
(Video) - Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"), Producer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas"), Producer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") See fewer

$4MM

What Planet Are You From? (2000)
Performer ("The Meaning of Love"), Writer ("The Meaning of Love") Performer ("The Meaning of Love"), Writer ("The Meaning of Love") See fewer

$60MM

$3MM

$6.3MM

$14MM

South Park: Bigger, Longer & Uncut (1999)
Performer ("Eyes of a Child") Performer ("Eyes of a Child") See fewer

$21MM

$11MM

$52MM

$83MM

Twister (1996)
Lyrics ("Moments Like This") Lyrics ("Moments Like This") See fewer

$92MM

$41MM

$242MM

$495MM

Leaving Las Vegas (1995)
Performer ("Lonely Teardrops") Performer ("Lonely Teardrops") See fewer

$3.6MM

$71K

$32MM

Forrest Gump (1994)
Writer ("It Keeps You Runnin'") Writer ("It Keeps You Runnin'") See fewer

$55MM

$24MM

$330MM

$678MM

Above the Rim (1994)
Soundtrack ("Regulate") Soundtrack ("Regulate") See fewer

$3.5MM

$3.7MM

$16MM

Frankie and Johnny (1991)
Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

$29MM

$4.8MM

$23MM

Thelma & Louise (1991)
Performer ("No Lookin' Back"), Writer ("No Lookin' Back") Performer ("No Lookin' Back"), Writer ("No Lookin' Back") See fewer

$16MM

$6.1MM

$45MM

No Way Out (1987)
Lyrics ("No Way Out"), Music ("No Way Out") Lyrics ("No Way Out"), Music ("No Way Out") See fewer

$15MM

$4.3MM

$36MM

Running Scared (1986)
Performer ("Sweet Freedom") Performer ("Sweet Freedom") See fewer

$5.2MM

$39MM

Wildcats (1986)
Writer ("Don't Wanna Be Normal") Writer ("Don't Wanna Be Normal") See fewer

$5.5MM

$26MM

Desperately Seeking Susan (1985)
Writer ("You Belong to Me") Writer ("You Belong to Me") See fewer

$4.5MM

$1.5MM

$27MM

Grandview, U.S.A. (1984)
Producer ("This Time") Producer ("This Time") See fewer

$2.2MM

$4.7MM

Crackers (1984)
Lyrics ("We Got More Than We Need"), Music ("We Got More Than We Need"), Performer ("We Got More Than We Need") Lyrics ("We Got More Than We Need"), Music ("We Got More Than We Need"), Performer ("We Got More Than We Need") See fewer

$12MM

$59K

$129K

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") Soundtrack ("Twice Upon A Time", "Life Is But A Dream", "Out On My Own"), Writer ("Twice Upon A Time", "Life Is But A Dream") See fewer

Personal Best (1982)
Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

$16MM

$5.7MM

Inside Moves (1980)
Lyrics ("Outside"), Music ("Outside"), Performer ("Outside") Lyrics ("Outside"), Music ("Outside"), Performer ("Outside") See fewer

Coast to Coast (1980)
Performer ("Send Me Somebody to Love"), Writer ("Send Me Somebody to Love") Performer ("Send Me Somebody to Love"), Writer ("Send Me Somebody to Love") See fewer

$4.5MM

Together? (1979)
Performer ("I've Got My Mind Made Up" (US version)) Performer ("I've Got My Mind Made Up" (US version)) See fewer

Past Television (49 titles)	Episodes
FUBAR (2023) (TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2023) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Take Your Daughter to Work Day (May 25, 2023) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022) (TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer The Viewing (Oct 28, 2022) Season 1, Episode 7 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer	1
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2021–2022) (TV Series) - Self / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2021), 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) Self / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2021), 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) See fewer 07-03-2022 (Jul 3, 2022) Season 44, Episode 27 - Self, Writer ("It Keeps You Runnin'", "Takin' It To the Streets", "What a Fool Believes") Self, Writer ("It Keeps You Runnin'", "Takin' It To the Streets", "What a Fool Believes") See fewer Episode #43.41 (Oct 3, 2021) Season 43, Episode 41 - Self - Guest, Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Self - Guest, Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer	2
Hacks (2022) (TV Series) - Writer ("That's How You Start Over") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("That's How You Start Over") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer There Will Be Blood (May 12, 2022) Season 2, Episode 1 - Writer ("That's How You Start Over") (uncredited) Writer ("That's How You Start Over") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Shrink Next Door (2021) (TV Series) - Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (1 episode, 2021) Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (1 episode, 2021) See fewer The Foundation (Nov 19, 2021) Season 1, Episode 4 - Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (uncredited) Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Sanborn Sessions (2019– ) (TV Mini-series) - Actor Actor See fewer
Mindhunter (2019) (TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Episode #2.1 (Aug 16, 2019) Season 2, Episode 1 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer	1
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2015–2018) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Show You the Way") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Find It in Your Heart") (1 episode, 2017), … See more Self - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Show You the Way") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Find It in Your Heart") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("This Is It") (1 episode, 2018), Performer ("Find It in Your Heart") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (1 episode, 2017), Performer ("Show You the Way") (1 episode, 2017), Performer ("Long Train Runnin'", "Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Justin Timberlake/The Cast of This Is Us/Dwayne Johnson/Chris Stapleton (Feb 4, 2018) Season 5, Episode 87 - Writer ("This Is It") (uncredited) Writer ("This Is It") (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	8
Conan (2018) (TV Series) - Michael McDonald (1 episode, 2018) Michael McDonald (1 episode, 2018) See fewer The Cast and Director of 'Glass' (Jul 21, 2018) Season 8, Episode 95 - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer	1
Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive (2017) (TV Special) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017) (TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2017) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Cry Wilderness (Apr 14, 2017) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Documentary Now! (2015) (TV Series) - Michael McDonald (1 episode, 2015) Michael McDonald (1 episode, 2015) See fewer Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee Part 2 (Sep 24, 2015) Season 1, Episode 7 - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer	1
Stone Quackers (2015) (TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (2 episodes, 2015) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (2 episodes, 2015) See fewer Stone Quackers II (Jan 23, 2015) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer Stone Quackers V (Jan 1, 2015) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer	2
Clear History (2013) (TV Movie) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer
One Life to Live (1968–2013) (TV Series) - Performer ("All I Know") Performer ("All I Know") See fewer
The Dukes of September Live at Lincoln Center (2012) (TV Special) - Self, Writer ("What A Fool Believes", "Takin' It To The Streets") Self, Writer ("What A Fool Believes", "Takin' It To The Streets") See fewer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2004–2012) (TV Series) - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (5 episodes, 2011), Actor (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (5 episodes, 2011), Actor (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Episode #21.37 (Nov 14, 2012) Season 21, Episode 37 - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	6
The Voice (2012) (TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2012) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2012) See fewer The Blind Auditions, Part 3 (Apr 17, 2012) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer	1
American Dad! (2011) (TV Series) - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") (1 episode, 2011) Writer ("Yah Mo B There") (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Home Wrecker (May 8, 2011) Season 6, Episode 17 - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") Writer ("Yah Mo B There") See fewer	1
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2010) (TV Series) - Performer ("Ride Like the Wind") (1 episode, 2009), Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2010), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) Performer ("Ride Like the Wind") (1 episode, 2009), Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2010), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 26 July 2010 (Jul 26, 2010) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) See fewer Episode dated 5 October 2009 (Oct 5, 2009) Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Ride Like the Wind") Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Ride Like the Wind") See fewer	2
The 5 O'Clock Show (2010) (TV Series) - Performer ("Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There") (1 episode, 2010), Self - Performer (1 episode, 2010) Performer ("Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There") (1 episode, 2010), Self - Performer (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.16 (Jun 21, 2010) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self - Performer, Performer ("Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There") Self - Performer, Performer ("Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There") See fewer	1
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2009) (TV Series) - Performer ("White Christmas") (1 episode, 2009), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) Performer ("White Christmas") (1 episode, 2009), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Episode #8.64 (Dec 15, 2009) Season 8, Episode 64 - Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("White Christmas") Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("White Christmas") See fewer	1
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) (TV Series) - Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") (1 episode, 2009), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") (1 episode, 2009), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Howie Mandel/Deepak Chopra/Michael McDonald (Dec 7, 2009) Season 1, Episode 118 - Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") (uncredited) Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") (uncredited) See fewer	1
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") (1 episode, 2007) Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by (1 episode, 2009), Performer ("He Needs a Kidney") (1 episode, 2009), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Kidney Now! (May 14, 2009) Season 3, Episode 22 - Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by, Performer ("He Needs a Kidney") Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by, Performer ("He Needs a Kidney") See fewer Cleveland (Apr 19, 2007) Season 1, Episode 20 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer	2
You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush (2009) (TV Special) - Performer ("I Keep Forgetting") Performer ("I Keep Forgetting") See fewer
RocKwiz (2007) (TV Series) - Writer ("Takin' It To The Streets") (1 episode, 2007) Writer ("Takin' It To The Streets") (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Deni Hines and Michael Spiby (Mar 24, 2007) Season 4, Episode 5 - Writer ("Takin' It To The Streets") (uncredited) Writer ("Takin' It To The Streets") (uncredited) See fewer	1
American Idol (2006) (TV Series) - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2006) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2006) See fewer Top 16 Performance Show: Part 2 (Guys) (Mar 8, 2006) Season 5, Episode 18 - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") See fewer	1
The Simpsons (2006) (TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2006) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2006) See fewer The Monkey Suit (May 14, 2006) Season 17, Episode 21 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer	1
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) 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) See fewer Show 1920 (2004) Season 19, Episode 20 - 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") 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") See fewer	1
Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas (2004) (TV Special) - Writer ("Every Time Christmas Comes Around") Writer ("Every Time Christmas Comes Around") See fewer
Australian Idol (2004) (TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Top 5 Performance Show: RnB Soul (Oct 24, 2004) Season 2, Episode 30 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer	1
Celebrity (2003) (TV Series) - Performer ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine") (1 episode, 2003) Performer ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine") (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 13 October 2003 (Oct 13, 2003) Performer ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine") (uncredited) Performer ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Six Feet Under (2003) (TV Series) - Writer ("It Keeps You Running") (1 episode, 2003) Writer ("It Keeps You Running") (1 episode, 2003) See fewer I'm Sorry, I'm Lost (Jun 1, 2003) Season 3, Episode 13 - Writer ("It Keeps You Running") Writer ("It Keeps You Running") See fewer	1
Women in Love (2003) (TV Series) - Writer ("You Belong To Me") Writer ("You Belong To Me") See fewer
For Your Love (1998–2002) (TV Series) - Performer ("For Your Love") Performer ("For Your Love") See fewer
Daria (1997–2002) (TV Series) - Performer ("No Lookin' Back"), Writer ("No Lookin' Back") Performer ("No Lookin' Back"), Writer ("No Lookin' Back") See fewer
Ed (2001) (TV Series) - Writer ("What A Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2001) Writer ("What A Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Crazy Time (Oct 31, 2001) Season 2, Episode 4 - Writer ("What A Fool Believes") Writer ("What A Fool Believes") See fewer	1
The Roseanne Show (1998) (TV Series) - Performer ("Right to the End") (1 episode, 1998), Self (1 episode, 1998) Performer ("Right to the End") (1 episode, 1998), Self (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Episode #1.25 (Oct 16, 1998) Season 1, Episode 25 - Self, Performer ("Right to the End") Self, Performer ("Right to the End") See fewer	1
Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1993–1996) (TV Series) - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 1996), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 1993) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 1996), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (Feb 17, 1996) Season 8, Episode 3 - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) See fewer The Painted Hills (Sep 26, 1993) Season 6, Episode 10 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer	2
Stars in Their Eyes (1995) (TV Series) - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") (2 episodes, 1995) Writer ("Yah Mo B There") (2 episodes, 1995) See fewer Live Grand Final 1995 (Jul 8, 1995) Season 6, Episode 10 - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") Writer ("Yah Mo B There") See fewer Episode #6.6 (Jun 10, 1995) Season 6, Episode 6 - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") Writer ("Yah Mo B There") See fewer	2
Beverly Hills, 90210 (1993) (TV Series) - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (1 episode, 1993) Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (1 episode, 1993) See fewer A Night to Remember (May 5, 1993) Season 3, Episode 27 - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (uncredited) Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (uncredited) See fewer	1
Melrose Place (1993) (TV Series) - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (2 episodes, 1993) Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (2 episodes, 1993) See fewer Carpe Diem (Apr 28, 1993) Season 1, Episode 30 - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") See fewer Three's a Crowd (Feb 3, 1993) Season 1, Episode 22 - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") See fewer	2
The Magic of David Copperfield IX: The Escape from Alcatraz (1987) (TV Special) - Performer ("No Lookin' Back") Performer ("No Lookin' Back") See fewer
EastEnders (1986) (TV Series) - Performer ("On My Own") (1 episode, 1986) Performer ("On My Own") (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Episode #1.141 (Jun 24, 1986) Season 1, Episode 141 - Performer ("On My Own") Performer ("On My Own") See fewer	1
Saturday Night Live (1979–1983) (TV Series) - Writer ("Anything You Want") (1 episode, 1980), Performer ("If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now") (1 episode, 1983), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1983), Writer ("Heart to Heart") (1 episode, 1982), Writer ("What a Fool Believes", "Takin' it to the Streets") (1 episode, 1979) Writer ("Anything You Want") (1 episode, 1980), Performer ("If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now") (1 episode, 1983), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1983), Writer ("Heart to Heart") (1 episode, 1982), Writer ("What a Fool Believes", "Takin' it to the Streets") (1 episode, 1979) See fewer Susan Saint James/Michael McDonald (Apr 16, 1983) Season 8, Episode 18 - Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now") (uncredited) Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now") (uncredited) See fewer See more See fewer Loading	4
Galactica 1980 (1980) (TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 1980) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 1980) See fewer The Night the Cylons Landed: Part II (Apr 20, 1980) Season 1, Episode 8 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer	1
WKRP in Cincinnati (1980) (TV Series) - Writer ("This Is It") (1 episode, 1980) Writer ("This Is It") (1 episode, 1980) See fewer Venus Rising (Mar 10, 1980) Season 2, Episode 23 - Writer ("This Is It") (uncredited) Writer ("This Is It") (uncredited) See fewer	1
What's Happening!! (1978) (TV Series) - Michael McDonald (2 episodes, 1978), Writer ("Takin' it to the Streets") (1 episode, 1978) Michael McDonald (2 episodes, 1978), Writer ("Takin' it to the Streets") (1 episode, 1978) See fewer Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 2 (Feb 4, 1978) Season 2, Episode 17 - Michael McDonald, Writer ("Takin' it to the Streets") Michael McDonald, Writer ("Takin' it to the Streets") See fewer Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 1 (Jan 28, 1978) Season 2, Episode 16 - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer	2
Bug Rangers (TV Series) - Special guest musical appearance Special guest musical appearance See fewer

Past Television (49 titles)

Episodes

FUBAR (2023)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2023) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2023) See fewer

Take Your Daughter to Work Day (May 25, 2023) Season 1, Episode 1 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer

Guillermo del Toro's Cabinet of Curiosities (2022)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer

The Viewing (Oct 28, 2022) Season 1, Episode 7 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2021–2022)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2021), 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) Self / Self - Guest (2 episodes, 2021), 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) See fewer

07-03-2022 (Jul 3, 2022) Season 44, Episode 27 - Self, Writer ("It Keeps You Runnin'", "Takin' It To the Streets", "What a Fool Believes") Self, Writer ("It Keeps You Runnin'", "Takin' It To the Streets", "What a Fool Believes") See fewer

Episode #43.41 (Oct 3, 2021) Season 43, Episode 41 - Self - Guest, Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Self - Guest, Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

Hacks (2022)
(TV Series) - Writer ("That's How You Start Over") (1 episode, 2022) Writer ("That's How You Start Over") (1 episode, 2022) See fewer

There Will Be Blood (May 12, 2022) Season 2, Episode 1 - Writer ("That's How You Start Over") (uncredited) Writer ("That's How You Start Over") (uncredited) See fewer

The Shrink Next Door (2021)
(TV Series) - Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (1 episode, 2021) Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (1 episode, 2021) See fewer

The Foundation (Nov 19, 2021) Season 1, Episode 4 - Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (uncredited) Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (uncredited) See fewer

Sanborn Sessions (2019– )
(TV Mini-series) - Actor Actor See fewer

Mindhunter (2019)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2019) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

Episode #2.1 (Aug 16, 2019) Season 2, Episode 1 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2015–2018)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Show You the Way") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Find It in Your Heart") (1 episode, 2017), … See more Self - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (2 episodes, 2015), Writer ("Show You the Way") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("Find It in Your Heart") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("This Is It") (1 episode, 2018), Performer ("Find It in Your Heart") (1 episode, 2017), Writer ("I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near)") (1 episode, 2017), Performer ("Show You the Way") (1 episode, 2017), Performer ("Long Train Runnin'", "Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2015) See fewer

Justin Timberlake/The Cast of This Is Us/Dwayne Johnson/Chris Stapleton (Feb 4, 2018) Season 5, Episode 87 - Writer ("This Is It") (uncredited) Writer ("This Is It") (uncredited) See fewer

See fewer

Conan (2018)
(TV Series) - Michael McDonald (1 episode, 2018) Michael McDonald (1 episode, 2018) See fewer

The Cast and Director of 'Glass' (Jul 21, 2018) Season 8, Episode 95 - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer

Tracy Morgan: Staying Alive (2017)
(TV Special) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (2017)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2017) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

Cry Wilderness (Apr 14, 2017) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer

Documentary Now! (2015)
(TV Series) - Michael McDonald (1 episode, 2015) Michael McDonald (1 episode, 2015) See fewer

Gentle and Soft: The Story of the Blue Jean Committee Part 2 (Sep 24, 2015) Season 1, Episode 7 - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer

Stone Quackers (2015)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (2 episodes, 2015) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (2 episodes, 2015) See fewer

Stone Quackers II (Jan 23, 2015) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer

Stone Quackers V (Jan 1, 2015) Season 1, Episode 2 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer

Clear History (2013)
(TV Movie) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

One Life to Live (1968–2013)
(TV Series) - Performer ("All I Know") Performer ("All I Know") See fewer

The Dukes of September Live at Lincoln Center (2012)
(TV Special) - Self, Writer ("What A Fool Believes", "Takin' It To The Streets") Self, Writer ("What A Fool Believes", "Takin' It To The Streets") See fewer

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (2004–2012)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (5 episodes, 2011), Actor (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (5 episodes, 2011), Actor (1 episode, 2004) See fewer

Episode #21.37 (Nov 14, 2012) Season 21, Episode 37 - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) See fewer

See fewer

The Voice (2012)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2012) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2012) See fewer

The Blind Auditions, Part 3 (Apr 17, 2012) Season 1, Episode 3 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

American Dad! (2011)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") (1 episode, 2011) Writer ("Yah Mo B There") (1 episode, 2011) See fewer

Home Wrecker (May 8, 2011) Season 6, Episode 17 - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") Writer ("Yah Mo B There") See fewer

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2010)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Ride Like the Wind") (1 episode, 2009), Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2010), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) Performer ("Ride Like the Wind") (1 episode, 2009), Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2010), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) See fewer

Episode dated 26 July 2010 (Jul 26, 2010) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) See fewer

Episode dated 5 October 2009 (Oct 5, 2009) Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Ride Like the Wind") Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Ride Like the Wind") See fewer

The 5 O'Clock Show (2010)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There") (1 episode, 2010), Self - Performer (1 episode, 2010) Performer ("Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There") (1 episode, 2010), Self - Performer (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Episode #1.16 (Jun 21, 2010) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self - Performer, Performer ("Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There") Self - Performer, Performer ("Sweet Freedom", "Yah Mo Be There") See fewer

Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2009)
(TV Series) - Performer ("White Christmas") (1 episode, 2009), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) Performer ("White Christmas") (1 episode, 2009), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) See fewer

Episode #8.64 (Dec 15, 2009) Season 8, Episode 64 - Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("White Christmas") Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("White Christmas") See fewer

The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") (1 episode, 2009), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") (1 episode, 2009), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) See fewer

Howie Mandel/Deepak Chopra/Michael McDonald (Dec 7, 2009) Season 1, Episode 118 - Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") (uncredited) Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas") (uncredited) See fewer

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") (1 episode, 2007) Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by (1 episode, 2009), Performer ("He Needs a Kidney") (1 episode, 2009), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2007) See fewer

Kidney Now! (May 14, 2009) Season 3, Episode 22 - Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by, Performer ("He Needs a Kidney") Michael McDonald - He Needs a Kidney Performed by, Performer ("He Needs a Kidney") See fewer

Cleveland (Apr 19, 2007) Season 1, Episode 20 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer

You're Welcome America: A Final Night With George W. Bush (2009)
(TV Special) - Performer ("I Keep Forgetting") Performer ("I Keep Forgetting") See fewer

RocKwiz (2007)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Takin' It To The Streets") (1 episode, 2007) Writer ("Takin' It To The Streets") (1 episode, 2007) See fewer

Deni Hines and Michael Spiby (Mar 24, 2007) Season 4, Episode 5 - Writer ("Takin' It To The Streets") (uncredited) Writer ("Takin' It To The Streets") (uncredited) See fewer

American Idol (2006)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2006) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 2006) See fewer

Top 16 Performance Show: Part 2 (Guys) (Mar 8, 2006) Season 5, Episode 18 - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") See fewer

The Simpsons (2006)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2006) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2006) See fewer

The Monkey Suit (May 14, 2006) Season 17, Episode 21 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer

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) 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) See fewer

Show 1920 (2004) Season 19, Episode 20 - 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") 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") See fewer

Kelly, Ruben & Fantasia: Home for Christmas (2004)
(TV Special) - Writer ("Every Time Christmas Comes Around") Writer ("Every Time Christmas Comes Around") See fewer

Australian Idol (2004)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2004) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2004) See fewer

Top 5 Performance Show: RnB Soul (Oct 24, 2004) Season 2, Episode 30 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

Celebrity (2003)
(TV Series) - Performer ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine") (1 episode, 2003) Performer ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine") (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

Episode dated 13 October 2003 (Oct 13, 2003) Performer ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine") (uncredited) Performer ("I Heard It Through the Grapevine") (uncredited) See fewer

Six Feet Under (2003)
(TV Series) - Writer ("It Keeps You Running") (1 episode, 2003) Writer ("It Keeps You Running") (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

I'm Sorry, I'm Lost (Jun 1, 2003) Season 3, Episode 13 - Writer ("It Keeps You Running") Writer ("It Keeps You Running") See fewer

Women in Love (2003)
(TV Series) - Writer ("You Belong To Me") Writer ("You Belong To Me") See fewer

For Your Love (1998–2002)
(TV Series) - Performer ("For Your Love") Performer ("For Your Love") See fewer

Daria (1997–2002)
(TV Series) - Performer ("No Lookin' Back"), Writer ("No Lookin' Back") Performer ("No Lookin' Back"), Writer ("No Lookin' Back") See fewer

Ed (2001)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What A Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2001) Writer ("What A Fool Believes") (1 episode, 2001) See fewer

Crazy Time (Oct 31, 2001) Season 2, Episode 4 - Writer ("What A Fool Believes") Writer ("What A Fool Believes") See fewer

The Roseanne Show (1998)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Right to the End") (1 episode, 1998), Self (1 episode, 1998) Performer ("Right to the End") (1 episode, 1998), Self (1 episode, 1998) See fewer

Episode #1.25 (Oct 16, 1998) Season 1, Episode 25 - Self, Performer ("Right to the End") Self, Performer ("Right to the End") See fewer

Mystery Science Theater 3000 (1993–1996)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 1996), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 1993) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (1 episode, 1996), Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 1993) See fewer

Deathstalker and the Warriors from Hell (Feb 17, 1996) Season 8, Episode 3 - Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) Writer ("Takin' It to the Streets") (uncredited) See fewer

The Painted Hills (Sep 26, 1993) Season 6, Episode 10 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") Writer ("What a Fool Believes") See fewer

Stars in Their Eyes (1995)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") (2 episodes, 1995) Writer ("Yah Mo B There") (2 episodes, 1995) See fewer

Live Grand Final 1995 (Jul 8, 1995) Season 6, Episode 10 - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") Writer ("Yah Mo B There") See fewer

Episode #6.6 (Jun 10, 1995) Season 6, Episode 6 - Writer ("Yah Mo B There") Writer ("Yah Mo B There") See fewer

Beverly Hills, 90210 (1993)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (1 episode, 1993) Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (1 episode, 1993) See fewer

A Night to Remember (May 5, 1993) Season 3, Episode 27 - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (uncredited) Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (uncredited) See fewer

Melrose Place (1993)
(TV Series) - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (2 episodes, 1993) Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") (2 episodes, 1993) See fewer

Carpe Diem (Apr 28, 1993) Season 1, Episode 30 - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") See fewer

Three's a Crowd (Feb 3, 1993) Season 1, Episode 22 - Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") Performer ("Time To Be Lovers") See fewer

The Magic of David Copperfield IX: The Escape from Alcatraz (1987)
(TV Special) - Performer ("No Lookin' Back") Performer ("No Lookin' Back") See fewer

EastEnders (1986)
(TV Series) - Performer ("On My Own") (1 episode, 1986) Performer ("On My Own") (1 episode, 1986) See fewer

Episode #1.141 (Jun 24, 1986) Season 1, Episode 141 - Performer ("On My Own") Performer ("On My Own") See fewer

Saturday Night Live (1979–1983)
(TV Series) - Writer ("Anything You Want") (1 episode, 1980), Performer ("If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now") (1 episode, 1983), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1983), Writer ("Heart to Heart") (1 episode, 1982), Writer ("What a Fool Believes", "Takin' it to the Streets") (1 episode, 1979) Writer ("Anything You Want") (1 episode, 1980), Performer ("If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now") (1 episode, 1983), Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1983), Writer ("Heart to Heart") (1 episode, 1982), Writer ("What a Fool Believes", "Takin' it to the Streets") (1 episode, 1979) See fewer

Susan Saint James/Michael McDonald (Apr 16, 1983) Season 8, Episode 18 - Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now") (uncredited) Self - Musical Guest, Performer ("If That's What It Takes", "I Can't Let Go Now") (uncredited) See fewer

See fewer

Galactica 1980 (1980)
(TV Series) - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 1980) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (1 episode, 1980) See fewer

The Night the Cylons Landed: Part II (Apr 20, 1980) Season 1, Episode 8 - Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) Writer ("What a Fool Believes") (uncredited) See fewer

WKRP in Cincinnati (1980)
(TV Series) - Writer ("This Is It") (1 episode, 1980) Writer ("This Is It") (1 episode, 1980) See fewer

Venus Rising (Mar 10, 1980) Season 2, Episode 23 - Writer ("This Is It") (uncredited) Writer ("This Is It") (uncredited) See fewer

What's Happening!! (1978)
(TV Series) - Michael McDonald (2 episodes, 1978), Writer ("Takin' it to the Streets") (1 episode, 1978) Michael McDonald (2 episodes, 1978), Writer ("Takin' it to the Streets") (1 episode, 1978) See fewer

Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 2 (Feb 4, 1978) Season 2, Episode 17 - Michael McDonald, Writer ("Takin' it to the Streets") Michael McDonald, Writer ("Takin' it to the Streets") See fewer

Doobie or Not Doobie: Part 1 (Jan 28, 1978) Season 2, Episode 16 - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer

Bug Rangers
(TV Series) - Special guest musical appearance Special guest musical appearance See fewer

Self (95 titles)
CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (2023) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer Episode #1.1053 (Jul 7, 2023) Season 1, Episode 1,053 - Self Self See fewer
A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys (2023) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2017–2022) (TV Series) - Self / Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2017) Self / Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2017) See fewer 07-03-2022 (Jul 3, 2022) Season 44, Episode 27 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2005–2021) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Self (3 episodes, 2005) Self - Musical Guest / Self (3 episodes, 2005) See fewer Katy Perry/Bruce Arians/Michael McDonald (Feb 8, 2021) Season 19, Episode 75 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions (2020) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2015–2020) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 2015) Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 2015) See fewer At Home Edition: Chelsea Handler/Kelly Clarkson/Dude Perfect/Michael McDonald (Apr 16, 2020) Season 7, Episode 137 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
CMT Giants (2020) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Kenny Rogers (Apr 8, 2020) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
Speakeasy (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer Michael McDonald and Russ Titelman (Feb 4, 2019) Season 4, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
207 15th Anniversary (2018) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Harry (2018) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2018) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2018) See fewer Actor Chris Meloni/Judge Harry/Singer Michael McDonald (Jan 10, 2018) Season 2, Episode 68 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer
Into the Shark Zone (2017) (TV Special) - Self - Grammy Award-Winning Musician Self - Grammy Award-Winning Musician See fewer
Over/Under (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Michael McDonald (Nov 6, 2017) Self Self See fewer
Tavis Smiley (2005–2017) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2005) Self (3 episodes, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 18 October 2017 (Oct 18, 2017) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Kenny Loggins and Friends (2017) (TV Movie) - Self - Special Guest, Piano Self - Special Guest, Piano See fewer
I'll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples (2015) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
American Idol (2010–2015) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Performer (2 episodes, 2010) Self - Musical Guest / Performer (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer Winner Announced (May 13, 2015) Season 14, Episode 30 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer Finale: Winner Revealed (May 26, 2010) Season 9, Episode 43 - Performer Performer See fewer
Night of the Proms: Classic Meets Pop (2015) (TV Special) - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer
Making of Toto XIV (2015) (Short) - Self Self See fewer
Nathan East: For the Record (2014) Self Self See fewer
A Capitol Fourth (2014) (TV Special) - Performer Performer See fewer
A Capitol Fourth (2014) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer Episode dated 4 July 2014 (Jul 4, 2014) Self Self See fewer
Night of the Proms (2014) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Night of the Proms (2013) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 2013) Self - Singer (1 episode, 2013) See fewer Episode #1.2 (Oct 10, 2013) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2013) (TV Series) - Self / Self - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 2009) Self / Self - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 2009) See fewer Episode dated 13 March 2013 (Mar 13, 2013) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Doobie Brothers: Let the Music Play (2012) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
The Cleveland Show (2011) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer Skip Day (Nov 20, 2011) Season 3, Episode 4 - Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer
Philly's 4th of July Jam (2011) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Kokua for Japan (2011) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The 5 O'Clock Show (2010) (TV Series) - Self - Performer (1 episode, 2010) Self - Performer (1 episode, 2010) See fewer Episode #1.16 (Jun 21, 2010) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer
Michael McDonald: A Tribute to Motown Live (2009) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Soundstage (2003–2009) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2003) Self (3 episodes, 2003) See fewer Michael McDonald: This Christmas (Dec 10, 2009) Season 7, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) See fewer Howie Mandel/Deepak Chopra/Michael McDonald (Dec 7, 2009) Season 1, Episode 118 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer
The Girls Next Door (2008) (TV Series) - Self - Singer-Songwriter (1 episode, 2008) Self - Singer-Songwriter (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Kentucky Fried (Nov 23, 2008) Season 5, Episode 8 - Self - Singer-Songwriter Self - Singer-Songwriter See fewer
Loose Women (2008) (TV Series) - Self - Performer (1 episode, 2008) Self - Performer (1 episode, 2008) See fewer Episode #12.142 (Mar 28, 2008) Season 12, Episode 142 - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer
Live with Kelly and Mark (2004–2008) (TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 2004) Self (4 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode dated 4 March 2008 (Mar 4, 2008) Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Late Show with David Letterman (2003–2008) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Self (2 episodes, 2003) Self - Musical Guest / Self (2 episodes, 2003) See fewer Episode #15.73 (Feb 25, 2008) Season 15, Episode 73 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine, Michael McDonald (Dec 16, 2003) Season 11, Episode 62 - Self Self See fewer
Daytona 500: The Great American Race Sprint Pre-Race Show (2008) (TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer
Headline Country (2007) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2007) Self (1 episode, 2007) See fewer Episode dated 10 November 2007 (Nov 10, 2007) Self Self See fewer
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1993–2005) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Self (3 episodes, 1993) Self - Musical Guest / Self (3 episodes, 1993) See fewer Episode #13.218 (Dec 14, 2005) Season 13, Episode 218 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Music Cares Person of the Year: Brian Wilson (2005) (TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer
The 8th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest (2005) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
An All-Star Salute to Patti LaBelle: Live from Atlantis (2005) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Music 101: The Green Room (2005– ) (TV Series) - Self Self See fewer
GMTV (2005) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer Episode dated 1 February 2005 (Feb 1, 2005) Self Self See fewer
The Tony Danza Show (2004) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2004) Self (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer Episode #1.71 (Dec 24, 2004) Season 1, Episode 71 - Self Self See fewer Episode #1.44 (Nov 11, 2004) Season 1, Episode 44 - Self Self See fewer
Christmas in Washington (2004) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The 32nd Annual American Music Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
2004 Radio Music Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Austin City Limits (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Michael McDonald/Joss Stone (Oct 23, 2004) Season 30, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer
Songwriters Hall of Fame (2004) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Evening at Pops (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Michael McDonald and Natalie MacMaster (Jul 11, 2004) Season 35, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
CMT 100 Greatest Love Songs of Country Music (2004) (TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer
The Sharon Osbourne Show (2004) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer Episode dated 8 March 2004 (Mar 8, 2004) Self Self See fewer
The 46th Annual Grammy Awards (2004) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
The Nick at Nite Holiday Special (2003) (TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer
The Wayne Brady Show (2003) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode #2.41 (Oct 27, 2003) Season 2, Episode 41 - Self Self See fewer
Soul Comes Home (2003) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Barend en Van Dorp (2003) (TV Series) - Self - Musician (1 episode, 2003) Self - Musician (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 15 May 2003 (May 15, 2003) Self - Musician Self - Musician See fewer
Top of the Pops 2 (2003) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer Episode dated 14 May 2003 (May 14, 2003) Self Self See fewer
Later... With Jools Holland (2001) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Episode #18.2 (Oct 19, 2001) Season 18, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
Michael McDonald: A Gathering of Friends (2001) (Video) - Self Self See fewer
Behind the Music (2001) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer Doobie Brothers (Feb 25, 2001) Season 4, Episode 20 - Self Self See fewer
Classic Albums (2000) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2000) Self (1 episode, 2000) See fewer Steely Dan: Aja (2000) Season 2, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer
Christmas is Coming (1998) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Roseanne Show (1998) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1998) Self (1 episode, 1998) See fewer Episode #1.25 (Oct 16, 1998) Season 1, Episode 25 - Self Self See fewer
The Doobie Brothers: Rockin' Down the Highway - The Wildlife Concert (1996) (TV Special) - Performer Performer See fewer
Kenny Loggins: Outside from the Redwoods (1994) (TV Special) - Self - vocals Self - vocals See fewer
Soul Train (1982–1994) (TV Series) - Self / Guest (4 episodes, 1982) Self / Guest (4 episodes, 1982) See fewer Michael McDonald/Jeru the Damaja/Main Source (Feb 19, 1994) Season 23, Episode 18 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
Vicki! (1993) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1993) Self (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Episode dated 5 October 1993 (Oct 5, 1993) Self Self See fewer
ABC in Concert (1993) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1993) Self (1 episode, 1993) See fewer Episode dated 10 September 1993 (Sep 10, 1993) Self Self See fewer
Earth Voice Concert 1992 (1992) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (1991) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
Big Break (1990) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1990) Self (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Episode #1.2 (Sep 22, 1990) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1985–1990) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 1985) Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 1985) See fewer Episode #28.302 (Aug 2, 1990) Season 28, Episode 302 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Arsenio Hall Show (1990) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1990) Self (1 episode, 1990) See fewer Episode dated 27 March 1990 (Mar 27, 1990) Self Self See fewer
Top of the Pops (1987) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1987) Self (1 episode, 1987) See fewer A Very Special Christmas (Dec 23, 1987) Season 1, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer
Late Night with David Letterman (1987) (TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1987) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Episode dated 22 December 1987 (Dec 22, 1987) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer
Cinemax Sessions (1987) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1987) Self (1 episode, 1987) See fewer Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player (Sep 6, 1987) Self Self See fewer
The 29th Annual Grammy Awards (1987) (TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer
Solid Gold (1986) (TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1986) Self (2 episodes, 1986) See fewer Episode #7.6 (Oct 18, 1986) Season 7, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer Episode #7.1 (Sep 13, 1986) Season 7, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer
The Late Show (1986) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1986) Self (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Episode #1.6 (Oct 16, 1986) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer
Top of the Pops (1986) (TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1986) Self (3 episodes, 1986) See fewer Episode #23.38 (Sep 18, 1986) Season 23, Episode 38 - Self Self See fewer See more See fewer Loading
The Young and the Restless (1986) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1986) Self (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Episode #1.3421 (Aug 22, 1986) Season 1, Episode 3,421 - Self Self See fewer
Today (1986) (TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 1986) Self - Singer (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Episode dated 8 July 1986 (Jul 8, 1986) Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer
American Bandstand (1986) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1986) Self (1 episode, 1986) See fewer Episode #29.20 (Jan 18, 1986) Season 29, Episode 20 - Self Self See fewer
Frank Sinatra: Portrait of an Album (1985) (Video) - Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer
Frank Sinatra: L.A. Is My Lady (1984) (Music Video) - Self Self See fewer
Saturday Night Live (1983) (TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1983) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1983) See fewer Susan Saint James/Michael McDonald (Apr 16, 1983) Season 8, Episode 18 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer
Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre (1982) (TV Special) - Self (as The Doobie Brothers) Self (as The Doobie Brothers) See fewer
Rock 'n' Roll: The First 25 Years (1982– ) (TV Series) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
Night of 100 Stars (1982) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll (1981– ) (TV Series) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer
The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards (1981) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer
No Nukes (1980) Self (as The Doobie Brothers) Self (as The Doobie Brothers) See fewer
The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards (1980) (TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Self (95 titles)

CBS Evening News with Norah O'Donnell (2023)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2023) Self (1 episode, 2023) See fewer

Episode #1.1053 (Jul 7, 2023) Season 1, Episode 1,053 - Self Self See fewer

A Grammy Salute to the Beach Boys (2023)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

CBS News Sunday Morning with Jane Pauley (2017–2022)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2017) Self / Self - Guest (3 episodes, 2017) See fewer

07-03-2022 (Jul 3, 2022) Season 44, Episode 27 - Self Self See fewer

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Jimmy Kimmel Live! (2005–2021)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Self (3 episodes, 2005) Self - Musical Guest / Self (3 episodes, 2005) See fewer

Katy Perry/Bruce Arians/Michael McDonald (Feb 8, 2021) Season 19, Episode 75 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

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The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame 2020 Inductions (2020)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2015–2020)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 2015) Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 2015) See fewer

At Home Edition: Chelsea Handler/Kelly Clarkson/Dude Perfect/Michael McDonald (Apr 16, 2020) Season 7, Episode 137 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

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CMT Giants (2020)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer

Kenny Rogers (Apr 8, 2020) Season 1, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer

Speakeasy (2019)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

Michael McDonald and Russ Titelman (Feb 4, 2019) Season 4, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer

207 15th Anniversary (2018)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Harry (2018)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2018) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2018) See fewer

Actor Chris Meloni/Judge Harry/Singer Michael McDonald (Jan 10, 2018) Season 2, Episode 68 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

Into the Shark Zone (2017)
(TV Special) - Self - Grammy Award-Winning Musician Self - Grammy Award-Winning Musician See fewer

Over/Under (2017)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

Michael McDonald (Nov 6, 2017) Self Self See fewer

Tavis Smiley (2005–2017)
(TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2005) Self (3 episodes, 2005) See fewer

Episode dated 18 October 2017 (Oct 18, 2017) Self Self See fewer

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Kenny Loggins and Friends (2017)
(TV Movie) - Self - Special Guest, Piano Self - Special Guest, Piano See fewer

I'll Take You There: Celebrating 75 Years of Mavis Staples (2015)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

American Idol (2010–2015)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Performer (2 episodes, 2010) Self - Musical Guest / Performer (2 episodes, 2010) See fewer

Winner Announced (May 13, 2015) Season 14, Episode 30 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

Finale: Winner Revealed (May 26, 2010) Season 9, Episode 43 - Performer Performer See fewer

Night of the Proms: Classic Meets Pop (2015)
(TV Special) - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer

Making of Toto XIV (2015)
(Short) - Self Self See fewer

Nathan East: For the Record (2014)
Self Self See fewer

A Capitol Fourth (2014)
(TV Special) - Performer Performer See fewer

A Capitol Fourth (2014)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2014) Self (1 episode, 2014) See fewer

Episode dated 4 July 2014 (Jul 4, 2014) Self Self See fewer

Night of the Proms (2014)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Night of the Proms (2013)
(TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 2013) Self - Singer (1 episode, 2013) See fewer

Episode #1.2 (Oct 10, 2013) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer

Late Night with Jimmy Fallon (2009–2013)
(TV Series) - Self / Self - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 2009) Self / Self - Musical Guest (3 episodes, 2009) See fewer

Episode dated 13 March 2013 (Mar 13, 2013) Self Self See fewer

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The Doobie Brothers: Let the Music Play (2012)
(Video) - Self Self See fewer

The Cleveland Show (2011)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2011) Self (1 episode, 2011) See fewer

Skip Day (Nov 20, 2011) Season 3, Episode 4 - Self (voice) Self (voice) See fewer

Philly's 4th of July Jam (2011)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Kokua for Japan (2011)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

The 5 O'Clock Show (2010)
(TV Series) - Self - Performer (1 episode, 2010) Self - Performer (1 episode, 2010) See fewer

Episode #1.16 (Jun 21, 2010) Season 1, Episode 16 - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer

Michael McDonald: A Tribute to Motown Live (2009)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Soundstage (2003–2009)
(TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 2003) Self (3 episodes, 2003) See fewer

Michael McDonald: This Christmas (Dec 10, 2009) Season 7, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer

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The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien (2009)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 2009) See fewer

Howie Mandel/Deepak Chopra/Michael McDonald (Dec 7, 2009) Season 1, Episode 118 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

The Girls Next Door (2008)
(TV Series) - Self - Singer-Songwriter (1 episode, 2008) Self - Singer-Songwriter (1 episode, 2008) See fewer

Kentucky Fried (Nov 23, 2008) Season 5, Episode 8 - Self - Singer-Songwriter Self - Singer-Songwriter See fewer

Loose Women (2008)
(TV Series) - Self - Performer (1 episode, 2008) Self - Performer (1 episode, 2008) See fewer

Episode #12.142 (Mar 28, 2008) Season 12, Episode 142 - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer

Live with Kelly and Mark (2004–2008)
(TV Series) - Self (4 episodes, 2004) Self (4 episodes, 2004) See fewer

Episode dated 4 March 2008 (Mar 4, 2008) Self Self See fewer

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Late Show with David Letterman (2003–2008)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Self (2 episodes, 2003) Self - Musical Guest / Self (2 episodes, 2003) See fewer

Episode #15.73 (Feb 25, 2008) Season 15, Episode 73 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

Barbara Walters, Sandra Diaz-Twine, Michael McDonald (Dec 16, 2003) Season 11, Episode 62 - Self Self See fewer

Daytona 500: The Great American Race Sprint Pre-Race Show (2008)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer

Headline Country (2007)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2007) Self (1 episode, 2007) See fewer

Episode dated 10 November 2007 (Nov 10, 2007) Self Self See fewer

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno (1993–2005)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest / Self (3 episodes, 1993) Self - Musical Guest / Self (3 episodes, 1993) See fewer

Episode #13.218 (Dec 14, 2005) Season 13, Episode 218 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

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Music Cares Person of the Year: Brian Wilson (2005)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer

The 8th Annual Soul Train Christmas Starfest (2005)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

An All-Star Salute to Patti LaBelle: Live from Atlantis (2005)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Music 101: The Green Room (2005– )
(TV Series) - Self Self See fewer

GMTV (2005)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2005) Self (1 episode, 2005) See fewer

Episode dated 1 February 2005 (Feb 1, 2005) Self Self See fewer

The Tony Danza Show (2004)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 2004) Self (2 episodes, 2004) See fewer

Episode #1.71 (Dec 24, 2004) Season 1, Episode 71 - Self Self See fewer

Episode #1.44 (Nov 11, 2004) Season 1, Episode 44 - Self Self See fewer

Christmas in Washington (2004)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The 32nd Annual American Music Awards (2004)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

2004 Radio Music Awards (2004)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Austin City Limits (2004)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer

Michael McDonald/Joss Stone (Oct 23, 2004) Season 30, Episode 4 - Self Self See fewer

Songwriters Hall of Fame (2004)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Evening at Pops (2004)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer

Michael McDonald and Natalie MacMaster (Jul 11, 2004) Season 35, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer

CMT 100 Greatest Love Songs of Country Music (2004)
(TV Special) - Self - Performer Self - Performer See fewer

The Sharon Osbourne Show (2004)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2004) Self (1 episode, 2004) See fewer

Episode dated 8 March 2004 (Mar 8, 2004) Self Self See fewer

The 46th Annual Grammy Awards (2004)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

The Nick at Nite Holiday Special (2003)
(TV Movie) - Self Self See fewer

The Wayne Brady Show (2003)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

Episode #2.41 (Oct 27, 2003) Season 2, Episode 41 - Self Self See fewer

Soul Comes Home (2003)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Barend en Van Dorp (2003)
(TV Series) - Self - Musician (1 episode, 2003) Self - Musician (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

Episode dated 15 May 2003 (May 15, 2003) Self - Musician Self - Musician See fewer

Top of the Pops 2 (2003)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2003) Self (1 episode, 2003) See fewer

Episode dated 14 May 2003 (May 14, 2003) Self Self See fewer

Later... With Jools Holland (2001)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer

Episode #18.2 (Oct 19, 2001) Season 18, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer

Michael McDonald: A Gathering of Friends (2001)
(Video) - Self Self See fewer

Behind the Music (2001)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2001) Self (1 episode, 2001) See fewer

Doobie Brothers (Feb 25, 2001) Season 4, Episode 20 - Self Self See fewer

Classic Albums (2000)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2000) Self (1 episode, 2000) See fewer

Steely Dan: Aja (2000) Season 2, Episode 5 - Self Self See fewer

Christmas is Coming (1998)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The Roseanne Show (1998)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1998) Self (1 episode, 1998) See fewer

Episode #1.25 (Oct 16, 1998) Season 1, Episode 25 - Self Self See fewer

The Doobie Brothers: Rockin' Down the Highway - The Wildlife Concert (1996)
(TV Special) - Performer Performer See fewer

Kenny Loggins: Outside from the Redwoods (1994)
(TV Special) - Self - vocals Self - vocals See fewer

Soul Train (1982–1994)
(TV Series) - Self / Guest (4 episodes, 1982) Self / Guest (4 episodes, 1982) See fewer

Michael McDonald/Jeru the Damaja/Main Source (Feb 19, 1994) Season 23, Episode 18 - Self Self See fewer

See fewer

Vicki! (1993)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1993) Self (1 episode, 1993) See fewer

Episode dated 5 October 1993 (Oct 5, 1993) Self Self See fewer

ABC in Concert (1993)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1993) Self (1 episode, 1993) See fewer

Episode dated 10 September 1993 (Sep 10, 1993) Self Self See fewer

Earth Voice Concert 1992 (1992)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Ray Charles: 50 Years in Music (1991)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Big Break (1990)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1990) Self (1 episode, 1990) See fewer

Episode #1.2 (Sep 22, 1990) Season 1, Episode 2 - Self Self See fewer

The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1985–1990)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 1985) Self - Musical Guest (4 episodes, 1985) See fewer

Episode #28.302 (Aug 2, 1990) Season 28, Episode 302 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

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The Arsenio Hall Show (1990)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1990) Self (1 episode, 1990) See fewer

Episode dated 27 March 1990 (Mar 27, 1990) Self Self See fewer

Top of the Pops (1987)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1987) Self (1 episode, 1987) See fewer

A Very Special Christmas (Dec 23, 1987) Season 1, Episode 14 - Self Self See fewer

Late Night with David Letterman (1987)
(TV Series) - Self - Guest (1 episode, 1987) Self - Guest (1 episode, 1987) See fewer

Episode dated 22 December 1987 (Dec 22, 1987) Self - Guest Self - Guest See fewer

Cinemax Sessions (1987)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1987) Self (1 episode, 1987) See fewer

Chet Atkins: Certified Guitar Player (Sep 6, 1987) Self Self See fewer

The 29th Annual Grammy Awards (1987)
(TV Special) - Self - Presenter Self - Presenter See fewer

Solid Gold (1986)
(TV Series) - Self (2 episodes, 1986) Self (2 episodes, 1986) See fewer

Episode #7.6 (Oct 18, 1986) Season 7, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer

Episode #7.1 (Sep 13, 1986) Season 7, Episode 1 - Self Self See fewer

The Late Show (1986)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1986) Self (1 episode, 1986) See fewer

Episode #1.6 (Oct 16, 1986) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self Self See fewer

Top of the Pops (1986)
(TV Series) - Self (3 episodes, 1986) Self (3 episodes, 1986) See fewer

Episode #23.38 (Sep 18, 1986) Season 23, Episode 38 - Self Self See fewer

See fewer

The Young and the Restless (1986)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1986) Self (1 episode, 1986) See fewer

Episode #1.3421 (Aug 22, 1986) Season 1, Episode 3,421 - Self Self See fewer

Today (1986)
(TV Series) - Self - Singer (1 episode, 1986) Self - Singer (1 episode, 1986) See fewer

Episode dated 8 July 1986 (Jul 8, 1986) Self - Singer Self - Singer See fewer

American Bandstand (1986)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 1986) Self (1 episode, 1986) See fewer

Episode #29.20 (Jan 18, 1986) Season 29, Episode 20 - Self Self See fewer

Frank Sinatra: Portrait of an Album (1985)
(Video) - Self (uncredited) Self (uncredited) See fewer

Frank Sinatra: L.A. Is My Lady (1984)
(Music Video) - Self Self See fewer

Saturday Night Live (1983)
(TV Series) - Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1983) Self - Musical Guest (1 episode, 1983) See fewer

Susan Saint James/Michael McDonald (Apr 16, 1983) Season 8, Episode 18 - Self - Musical Guest Self - Musical Guest See fewer

Doobie Brothers: Live at the Greek Theatre (1982)
(TV Special) - Self (as The Doobie Brothers) Self (as The Doobie Brothers) See fewer

Rock 'n' Roll: The First 25 Years (1982– )
(TV Series) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer

Night of 100 Stars (1982)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

The Roots of Rock 'n' Roll (1981– )
(TV Series) - Self - Host Self - Host See fewer

The 23rd Annual Grammy Awards (1981)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

No Nukes (1980)
Self (as The Doobie Brothers) Self (as The Doobie Brothers) See fewer

The 22nd Annual Grammy Awards (1980)
(TV Special) - Self Self See fewer

Archive Footage (8 titles)
MTV 80s - We Love 80s Duets! (2023) (TV Special) - Michael McDonald (archive footage) Michael McDonald (archive footage) See fewer
MTV 80s - Top 50 Divas of the 80s! (2023) (TV Special) - Michael McDonald (archive footage) Michael McDonald (archive footage) See fewer
MTV 80s - Top 40 Sad Songs from the 80s! (2021) (TV Special) - Michael McDonald (archive footage) Michael McDonald (archive footage) See fewer
MTV 80s - Top 50 Lessons in 80s Love! (2020) (TV Special) - Michael McDonald (archive footage) Michael McDonald (archive footage) See fewer
The Top Ten Revealed (2020) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer Yacht Rock (Jun 14, 2020) Season 3, Episode 8 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
A Year in Music (2019) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer 1975 (Aug 10, 2019) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self (archive footage) (as The Doobie Brothers) Self (archive footage) (as The Doobie Brothers) See fewer
I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock (2019) (TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer 70s (Jun 14, 2019) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer
Consolevania (2017) (TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer Episode #4.1 (Feb 2017) Season 4, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Archive Footage (8 titles)

MTV 80s - We Love 80s Duets! (2023)
(TV Special) - Michael McDonald (archive footage) Michael McDonald (archive footage) See fewer

MTV 80s - Top 50 Divas of the 80s! (2023)
(TV Special) - Michael McDonald (archive footage) Michael McDonald (archive footage) See fewer

MTV 80s - Top 40 Sad Songs from the 80s! (2021)
(TV Special) - Michael McDonald (archive footage) Michael McDonald (archive footage) See fewer

MTV 80s - Top 50 Lessons in 80s Love! (2020)
(TV Special) - Michael McDonald (archive footage) Michael McDonald (archive footage) See fewer

The Top Ten Revealed (2020)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2020) Self (1 episode, 2020) See fewer

Yacht Rock (Jun 14, 2020) Season 3, Episode 8 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

A Year in Music (2019)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

1975 (Aug 10, 2019) Season 1, Episode 6 - Self (archive footage) (as The Doobie Brothers) Self (archive footage) (as The Doobie Brothers) See fewer

I Can Go for That: The Smooth World of Yacht Rock (2019)
(TV Mini-series) - Self (1 episode, 2019) Self (1 episode, 2019) See fewer

70s (Jun 14, 2019) Season 1, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Consolevania (2017)
(TV Series) - Self (1 episode, 2017) Self (1 episode, 2017) See fewer

Episode #4.1 (Feb 2017) Season 4, Episode 1 - Self (archive footage) Self (archive footage) See fewer

Other (21 titles)
I Can Let Go Now (2022) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
Electric Six: Ya Mo B There (2021) (Music Video) - Composer (uncredited), Writer ("Ya Mo B There") Composer (uncredited), Writer ("Ya Mo B There") See fewer
Thundercat: Show You the Way (2017) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer
Grand Theft Auto V (2013) (Video Game) - Soundtrack ("What A Fool Believes") Soundtrack ("What A Fool Believes") See fewer
Eric Benét, Michael McDonald & Wynonna Judd: Heart of America (2005) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer
Safri Duo Feat. Michael McDonald: Sweet Freedom (2002) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald (singing voice) Michael McDonald (singing voice) See fewer
Various Artists: One Heart at a Time (1998) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer
Aretha Franklin Feat. Michael McDonald: Ever Changing Times (1992) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer
Michael McDonald: Take It to Heart (1990) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald, Composer Michael McDonald, Composer See fewer
Artists United for Nature: Yes We Can (1989) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer
Michael McDonald: Our Love (1986) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald, Composer Michael McDonald, Composer See fewer
Toto: I'll Be Over You (1986) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer
Michael McDonald: Sweet Freedom (1986) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer
Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald: On My Own (1986) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer
Michael McDonald: Lost in the Parade (1985) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald, Composer Michael McDonald, Composer See fewer
Michael McDonald: No Lookin' Back (1985) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald, Composer Michael McDonald, Composer See fewer
James Ingram & Michael McDonald: Yah Mo B There (1984) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald, Composer Michael McDonald, Composer See fewer
Michael McDonald: I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) (1982) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald, Composer Michael McDonald, Composer See fewer
Kenny Loggins: Heart to Heart (1982) (Music Video) - Composer, Backing Vocals, Written By Composer, Backing Vocals, Written By See fewer
Kenny Loggins: This Is It (1979) (Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer
The Doobie Brothers: What a Fool Believes (1979) (Music Video) - Michael McDonald, Writer ("What A Fool Believes") Michael McDonald, Writer ("What A Fool Believes") See fewer

Other (21 titles)

I Can Let Go Now (2022)
(Music Video) - Composer Composer See fewer

Electric Six: Ya Mo B There (2021)
(Music Video) - Composer (uncredited), Writer ("Ya Mo B There") Composer (uncredited), Writer ("Ya Mo B There") See fewer

Thundercat: Show You the Way (2017)
(Music Video) - Michael McDonald Michael McDonald See fewer

Grand Theft Auto V (2013)
(Video Game) - Soundtrack ("What A Fool Believes") Soundtrack ("What A Fool Believes") See fewer

Eric Benét, Michael McDonald & Wynonna Judd: Heart of America (2005)
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Safri Duo Feat. Michael McDonald: Sweet Freedom (2002)
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Various Artists: One Heart at a Time (1998)
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Aretha Franklin Feat. Michael McDonald: Ever Changing Times (1992)
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Michael McDonald: Take It to Heart (1990)
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Artists United for Nature: Yes We Can (1989)
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Michael McDonald: Our Love (1986)
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Toto: I'll Be Over You (1986)
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Michael McDonald: Sweet Freedom (1986)
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Patti La Belle and Michael McDonald: On My Own (1986)
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Michael McDonald: Lost in the Parade (1985)
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Michael McDonald: No Lookin' Back (1985)
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James Ingram & Michael McDonald: Yah Mo B There (1984)
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Michael McDonald: I Keep Forgettin' (Every Time You're Near) (1982)
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Kenny Loggins: Heart to Heart (1982)
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Kenny Loggins: This Is It (1979)
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The Doobie Brothers: What a Fool Believes (1979)
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