A fictionalized version of McDonald (portrayed by actor JD Ryznar) appeared in the online Channel 101 video series "Yacht Rock". Rick Moranis also notably portrayed McDonald rushing into the studio to record his backing vocals for "Ride Like the Wind" on an episode of the Canadian sketch comedy series "Second City Television". "Rick Moranis...felt the need to apologize to me about it. And I said, 'Hey, are you kidding? I'm still getting mileage out of that!'", said McDonald, who recalled watching the sketch while high on marijuana during a Doobie Brothers tour.