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In [[2007]], Mac Tonight was given a [[CGI]] makeover (the original being [[Doug Jones (actor)|Doug Jones]] in a suit) and starred in a new commercial in [[Singapore]] and [[Malaysia]]. He is no longer seen flying over a city with a piano, but instead on top of a McDonald's store singing and playing a saxophone. He also has a different voice, and new lyrics.[http:// |
In [[2007]], Mac Tonight was given a [[CGI]] makeover (the original being [[Doug Jones (actor)|Doug Jones]] in a suit) and starred in a new commercial in [[Singapore]] and [[Malaysia]]. He is no longer seen flying over a city with a piano, but instead on top of a McDonald's store singing and playing a saxophone. He also has a different voice, and new lyrics.[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mOlLIP9-vlQ] |
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Revision as of 22:24, 24 July 2007
Mac Tonight was a mascot introduced by McDonald's restaurants in 1986. He was intended to advertise McDonald's late night hours to adults. He had a crescent moon for a head, wore a suit and sunglasses, and was depicted as being a jazzy lounge singer. The name was a play on words of the song "Mack the Knife", made popular in America by Bobby Darin. The song that played over the advertisements, called "It's Mac Tonight", was also a variant on that song, but with McDonald's-themed lyrics:
- "When the clock strikes half past 6, babe
- time to head for golden lights.
- It's a good time for the great taste, --dinner!
- At McDonald's, it's Mac Tonight.
- Come on make it Mac Tonight!"
Mac Tonight is the only character in the McDonald's world to not appear in the McDonaldland advertisements.
Mac Tonight no longer appears in commercials in the United States, but pictures of him can still be seen in some McDonald's restaurants.
Talk show host Jay Leno often makes references to his likeness to Mac Tonight and promos for his show during the credits of NBC programming show his face as a moon.
Advertising campaign
The campaign included television commercials, with Doug Jones playing Mac Tonight. A number of 3" hard plastic Mac Tonight toys were available in Happy Meals. In 1997 and 1998, McDonald's sponsored Bill Elliott's #94 NASCAR, with Mac Tonight featured on the hood artwork. During the late 1980s through the early 1990s, people in Mac Tonight costumes used to greet McDonald's customers, along with Ronald, Grimmace, etc.
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In 2007, Mac Tonight was given a CGI makeover (the original being Doug Jones in a suit) and starred in a new commercial in Singapore and Malaysia. He is no longer seen flying over a city with a piano, but instead on top of a McDonald's store singing and playing a saxophone. He also has a different voice, and new lyrics.[1]
- "All day and all night, step out for a bite.
- Oh for treats that delight, --24 Hours a day!
- Come down to Mac Tonight, hey!
- [Plays a Short Piece on a Saxophone]
- Chill out, (name of country), McDonald's is 24 Hours
- Come down to Mac Tonight, -24 Hours 'round the clock.
- Come on down to Mac Tonight!"
Recently, Taiwan has begun to run Mac Tonight ads with Mac speaking Mandarin Chinese. Similarly, Hong Kong has a new commercial featuring the character, in which Mac Tonight is voiced by singer Eason Chan.
Cultural references
- Mac Tonight appeared in The Simpsons episode "Kiss Kiss, Bang Bangalore" (2006). Bart mentions that the thermostat is "just painted on". In response, Homer dials a phone also painted on the wall, stating, "Oh my God, you're right. I better call the guy." He then reaches into the kitchen and, retrieving a cardboard cutout of Mac Tonight, says, "Oh, here he is." Lisa remarks, "Dad, that's Mac Tonight." Homer replies, "Yeah, well while I'm gone, you'll do what he says."
External links
- Information on Mac Tonight at Advertisingiconmuseum.com
- Mac Tonight commercial (youtube.com)
- Doug Jones as 'Mac Tonight'
- 2007 Mac Tonight Commercial from Singapore
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