Yet another interview with David McCallum

I like them all. But as a guy, of course I'm partial to the ladies, Ziva(Cote de Pablo) and Abby(Pauley Perrette). Ziva is an action, fighter type character which appeals to me since I like strong women. Abby is quirky and brilliant and as a scientist she appeals to me because of her job. I like Tony's character but sometimes I wonder if Michael Weatherly isn't just being himself to some extent in the role. I think he may have settled down some now but when younger he was a bit of a ladies man to the point of divorcing(and perhaps cheating) on his first wife, Amelia Heinle, just months after their son was born. Of course my judgement on that could be a little affected by the fact that I am a huge Amelia Heinle fan. But I digress, I do like David McCallum as Ducky and Mark Harmon as Gibbs. Also, Sean Murray is good as McGee.

I love NCIS. Duckie / David I do adore, but I think that Gibbs really draws me in. Second to that it'd be Mcgee. Their real names just escape me right now. Though Duckie does have that allure / charm about him and his character. I don't know that I'd seen anything with him in it prior to NCIS though.

NCIS is an interest that we share. Despite the number of similar series on television there seems to be something special about NCIS that sets it apart from the rest. It is quite likely that they have managed to create a very interesting team, which has remained a factor even though a few of the characters have changed. I was a fan of The Man from UNCLE and remember David McCallum as Illya Kuryakin. The character he plays in NCIS is totally different altogether, yet he does an excellent job of it which is the sign of a talented actor. When I first saw NCIS I wondered what had happened over the decades in between because I have no knowledge of anything he has dome, but he must have been around somewhere.

I faithfully watched The Man From U.N.C.L.E. for as long as it was on TV. And, yes, Illya Kuryaki was my favorite on that show, too. I like David McCallum on NCIS. I also like Abby and Gibbs. But then I liked Mark Harmon on that hospital TV show that he was in, too. And darned if I can't think of the name of it. Was it Chicago Hope?? I'm getting forgetful.

I like all of NCIS characters for different resonds. I am in love with Gibbs, but love the nerdy way of McGee, the vulnerability of DiNozzo, the straght of Ziva, and Abby`s tenderness. Duck is a sort of father of all of them and it is as adorable as I would imagine Santa. I love the whole show.

Thanks a ton for sharing this discussion. Well i can understand what u are trying to say and honestly even i feel the same and also it goes the same for everyone. When we see our crush on TV, no doubt what kind of roles they don it is always fun and interesting for us to watch. we care for them very much and feel like being with them always. What say?

I'm a big fan of David McCallum. He has been so busy over the years doing some very memorable roles and is my favorite on NCIS. The entire cast is great and its good to see some females that are strong characters. Its great to see how well the show is doing rating wise.

Thanks for the link but the interview doesn't tell us much, does it? Napoleon Solo was the "ladies man" but, like you, I would much rather be stranded with Ilya... As for who's my favorite? Besides Ducky, of course, I like Tony. No, really. And the casting of Robert Wagner as his father is brilliant. They not only look and sound as if they could really be related, but his "It Takes a Thief" personna fits Senior's back story.

[b]I'm still looking for Ellen's incredile McCallum site, but until then, people who'd like the lengthy film & TV list for him should check out Wikipedia! While they don't list what else he's done, such as record music, be in a video game, read books on tape, or his numerous plays, they still have tons to see! No really great photos, however. Ellen has thousands--from virtually all his venues! Go forth & explore! You'll thank me later. Maggiepie[/b]

[b]Glasgow's loss is America's gain! Sigh...I never grow tired of this true, lovely little gentleman. Thanks for sharing, Elic! As "Abby" once said of him, "Niiiiice..." Maggiepie[/b]

I think that the show has a great ensemble cast. I've gotten into watching it over the past couple of years--in large part due to my boyfriend. I am definitely a Ducky fan. I actually thought that David McCallum was a few years younger than he is, though; of course, The Man from U.N.C.L.E. was from before my time, and I never saw it in reruns.

I had a crush on McCallum also. In fact he was the reason I started watching NCIS. I wanted to see what he looked like now, and got involved with the other characters. Now it is one of my favorite shows!

If it is the David of older movies, well, I like him having been in his first movies as villain to rise as a star in his later years. I don't recall the titles but remember him in WWII movies also.