I remember that Allan used to do bizarre promos for his show Eclectic Circus.  This program was on CBC radio for a long time, and was like nothing else on radio.  Imaginary characters, obscure music, and a host that kept you entertained because you never knew what he would say or do next.  He loved to make fun of the CBC too.  I always thought he was a little like Jonathan Winters. 

I remember one promo when he was in a boat in a lake out west, fishing for Beluga whales. Naturally Belugas are not found in lakes, so he wouldn't be reeling many in.   Here fishy, fishy he would say...

An acquaintancw who once worked at CBC told me about the time McFee was almost late for work because it was a cold morning and his car had been difficult to start. So, to teach the car a lesson, he drove it all the way into downtown Toronto in first gear.