Watch Mike Myers Speak French with a Scottish Accent in 1986

Welcome to The Second City Archives, in which we post an exclusive clip each week of some of comedy’s biggest superstars performing early in their careers on the legendary Chicago stage. Second City has generously given us a glimpse into their extensive archive of live performances, and over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing some rare and retro comedy never before seen on the web.

This week’s unearthed clip comes from Second City Toronto’s 1986 revue Not Based on Anything by Stephen King, which included ensemble performers Dana Andersen, Bob Bainborough, Linda Kash, Bruce Pirrie, Deborah Theaker, Mark Wilson, and a young Mike Myers. In the clip, Myers takes on the solo task of entertaining the audience by tap dancing and speaking French with a Scottish accent while the rest of his cast mates prep for the next scene. He joined the cast of SNL just three years later.

Watch Mike Myers Speak French with a Scottish Accent […]