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'Take off, eh!': SCTV alums to reunite for Toronto comedy fundraiser

The Canadian Press Published Thursday, June 1, 2017 11:44AM EDT

Rick Moranis, left, and Dave Thomas are shown in this undated handout photo as the characters Bob and Doug McKenzie in this scene from the SCTV comedy series. (THE CANADIAN PRESS)

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TORONTO -- Break out the beer and tuques: Bob and Doug McKenzie are reuniting in the name of charity.

Rick Moranis and Dave Thomas are reviving their portrayals of the dim-witted hosers of "SCTV" fame for a star-studded comedy fundraiser at The Second City in Toronto on July 18.

"Take Off, Eh!" will also feature Dan Aykroyd, "SCTV" alums Martin Short, Catherine O'Hara, Eugene Levy and Joe Flaherty, as well as "The Kids in the Hall" stars Dave Foley, Scott Thompson and Kevin McDonald.

Former "Late Show" bandleader Paul Shaffer, Ian Thomas and Murray McLauchlan will be the musical headliners.

The benefit is being held in support of Thomas's nephew, Jake, who was left paralyzed from the waist down after suffering a spinal cord injury while snowmobiling in January.

Funds raised will go towards Jake Thomas and family as well as to Spinal Cord Injury Ontario.