My girlfriend declared that she had a crush on late-70s Michael McDonald. I decided to usurp this crush by playing him in a video for her birthday.

Completed: March 2008
Running Time: 2:55

Cast:
Michael McDonald- Scott Gairdner
Will Hyler- Will Hyler

Notes:
“Peace Train” is Erin’s declared least-favorite song.

Then came “Happy Halloween from Michael McDonald”, aka “Trickin’ It to The Treats”.

Completed: October 2008
Running Time: 3:47

Cast:
Scott Gairdner- Michael McDonald
Frankenstein- Brian Rowe
Kent Gairdner- himself
Austin Powers / Michael’s Brother- Chris Chappell
Mummy- Katie Bode
Wolfman- Will Hyler
Cop- Perry Smith
Ghost/Zombie- David Love
Erin Pade- herself

Crew:
Director of photography, gaffer- Will Hyler
Makeup, set playback- Amanda Ellexson

Notes:
Download the mp3 here.

This video was featured on G4’s Attack of the Show, ESPN.com, SportsIllustrated.com, I Am Bored, and CollegeHumor.

Thomas Lennon (Reno 911, The State) listed this video as one of his favorite viral videos during the promotional tour for 17 Again.