NCIS Honors David McCallum in Special Episode! Don’t Miss the Tribute – Air Date Revealed!!!!!!
The “NCIS” family, both on and off-screen, is preparing to say a final farewell to one of their own. David McCallum, the beloved actor who brought the quirky genius of Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard to life for two decades, passed away in September at the age of 90, leaving a void that can never quite be filled.
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Now, the show is gearing up to pay tribute to the legendary actor in a special episode that promises to be both heartwarming and heartbreaking.
A Farewell Fit for Ducky: Honoring a Legacy of Brilliance and Compassion
Airing on February 19th, the episode, co-written by Brian Dietzen (Dr. Jimmy Palmer) and executive producer Scott Williams, will address Ducky’s absence in a way that honors his character’s enduring impact on the team.
“Everyone at NCIS felt it was important to do an episode that honors such a legendary actor, not to mention a dear friend,” shared “NCIS” showrunners Steven D.
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Binder and David North in a statement.
But this won’t be your typical somber farewell. True to Ducky’s character, the episode will blend grief with his trademark wit and unwavering dedication to justice.
“The team will learn of Ducky’s passing and reflect on their memories of him as they grieve,” the showrunners revealed.
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“And true to Ducky’s meticulous and compassionate nature, even after he’s gone, he still manages to solve one last crime with the team.”
Imagine the team, gathered in the familiar setting of the autopsy room, sharing stories of Ducky’s eccentricities, his uncanny insights, his endless supply of obscure historical anecdotes.
