What was the name of McDonald's moonwalking mascot introduced in 1986?

Mac Tonight was the name of McDonald’s moonwalking mascot introduced in 1986.

Mac Tonight was a character with a crescent-moon head, sunglasses, and a tuxedo. He appeared in advertising aimed at promoting evening visits, using a rewritten version of the song “Mack the Knife” as a memorable musical hook.

The campaign stood apart from McDonaldland’s child-focused fantasy characters. Its visual style and music positioned McDonald’s as an appealing destination for dinner and nighttime occasions.

Mac Tonight is sometimes remembered as a permanent member of the McDonaldland cast, but he was primarily the centerpiece of a separate late-1980s advertising campaign. The character was later retired from mainstream U.S. advertising.