Yet ANOTHER interview with David McCallum!

@ElicBxn (64169)
United States
October 16, 2010 8:00pm CST
I have loved this man since I first clapped eyes on him. And it starts where I first saw him... well, not watching Mad Men, but the show she's watching... So, more news about him, and oh, there are 5 grand kids! http://news.scotsman.com/entertainment/Interview-David-McCallum-actor.6583814.jp
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@jerzgirl (9384)
• United States
17 Oct 10
Oh, I agree with you. I was smitten with him from the first! Man From U.N.C.L.E!!! Ilya Kuryakin. That name was even mentioned on NCIS in one episode when Abby (I think) wondered what Ducky looked like when he was young. Gibbs asked if she'd ever seen pictures of Ilya Kuryakin! I laughed out loud. I loved that show and everything about him. Now, I usually take to dark haired men with natural tans (Bobby Darin in Time Tunnel was one), but I fell hook, line and sinker for David. And, he still has "it"! I'm still smitten!! Thank you for the link to the article. I'm on page two and plan to finish it as soon as I'm off here. His wife looks almost like a twin of someone I used to work with. She's a most fortunate woman!!
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Oct 10
It was Kate, she asked what Ducky looked like when he was young (the episode where we first saw Ducky's mom) and Gibbs said... "Illya Kuryakin." To which Kate said "Who?" but Gibbs had walked off.
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Oct 10
oh, would you believe I wrote a Doctor Who/Time Tunnel story? Everyone who read it was saying "I forgot about that universe!"
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 Oct 10
?
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@cerebellum (3863)
• United States
17 Oct 10
He was probably my first love. When I was a girl, a friend and I worshiped him. We never missed the show, and tried to dress like him etc. I took a picture of the TV when he was on, and looked at it all the time! I watched NCIS the first time, just because he was on it. I have been watching it ever since. I like all the characters on that show, but I must admit there is something special about the scenes Ducky is in.
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Oct 10
Me too! Oh, I liked and admired Roy Rogers, Sky King and the Lone Ranger, but I didn't know LOVE until I saw Illya!
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
17 Oct 10
I really liked those shows, too, ElicBxn! You're bringing back a lot of old memories for me!
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@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
18 Oct 10
Wow! Great interview! Thanks for the heads up on it! Maggiepie "The only statistics you can trust are those you falsified yourself." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
18 Oct 10
I knew you'd like it!
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@Maggiepie (7816)
• United States
19 Oct 10
But of course! What's not to like? Maggiepie "The only statistics you can trust are those you falsified yourself." ~ Benjamin Franklin
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@paula27661 (15811)
• Australia
17 Oct 10
I haven’t heard about David McCallum in a very long time and I am amazed at good he still looks considering he has five grandchildren, time flies! I remember him from The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and that was a few years ago to say the least. Thanks for the update on him...
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Oct 10
Oh, yeah, I've watched him in NCIS, not nearly enough of him on the show - and 5 grandkids, well, I'm rather surprised he doesn't have some greats now
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@cyrus123 (6363)
• United States
17 Oct 10
I haven't seen this man in years! I used to watch him on The Man From U.N.C.L.E., myself, and I really admired him! I always thought he was from England but this article says he's from Scotland. Thank you for updating us on David McCallum. He looks pretty good for his age, don't you think? His wife is pretty, too!
@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Oct 10
I knew early on he was Scottish, and yes, he does look wonderful for his age. And he's SMART!
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@alaskanray (4636)
• United States
17 Oct 10
I started watching NCIS for two reasons: 1) I AM A MYSTERY/CRIME-SHOW ADDICT and 2) Mark Harmon. Still, with the exception of DiNozo, my daughter and I find ourselves thrilling over each and every member of the cast! Of course, I remember U.N.C.L.E. and being torn between Robert and David. I think I was all of 7 years old at the time. One week I would be crushing on Robert Vaughn, the next week it would be David McCallum. Of course, on the other hand, I was also gaga over Robert Conrad on the Wild Wild West and Bob Crane from Hogan's Heroes. I must say, however, that David McCallum has aged extremely well and become a lovely grandfatherly-type older gentleman. Way to go, David!
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 Oct 10
Ya don't like DiNozo?!?
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Oct 10
don't like Dinozo either, he's just an over grown kid, but sometimes he delivers with his friends in various places but I agree, he's mostly only good for a headslap!
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• United States
17 Oct 10
The only thing he's good for is a good slap (which Gibbs is all too happy to provide). His constant speaking in hushed tones is as irritating as his attitude.
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@BarBaraPrz (51811)
• St. Catharines, Ontario
17 Oct 10
Thanks for the link to a great interview with our Man...
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Oct 10
I thought so too. And I agree with Alaskaray, all Dinozzo is good for is a good slap
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@stealthy (8181)
• United States
18 Oct 10
He is very good on NCIS. I liked him on Man from Uncle so long ago. On NCIS, he and Abby are the only ones that can get away with stuff with Gibbs some of the time.
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
18 Oct 10
I get the impression that Ducky's been there since the beginning of time - well, pre-Gibbs anyway. And Abby is the sort you get more with honey than vinegar... And I fell HARD for him in UNCLE...
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@dragon54u (31633)
• United States
17 Oct 10
Thank you, that was a great read! I looked on my cable guide lookup and could not find Colditz, sadly. I'd love to see him in another program, I can never get enough of Mr. McCallum!
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Oct 10
I think its a show in England, maybe it'll get here on PBS some day
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@mentalward (14690)
• United States
17 Oct 10
Oh, yeah, I was one of those girls who had a mad crush on him. Such a cutie! I have to say now that he apparently never lost "it", if you know what I mean. He looks pretty darned good for someone his age! Yep, I tuned in to The Man From U.N.C.L.E. every week, never fail. I had to get my weekly "fix" of David McCallum. My world just didn't seem right if I didn't see him once a week. I was very sad when that show went off the air. Thanks so much for this discussion! I'm so happy to see how gracefully this man has aged. If I get to be his age, I hope I look half as good.
@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
17 Oct 10
oh yeah! I had to have my "Illya" fix, I would've followed him anywhere! Just not enough David McCallum for all of us!
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@Opal26 (17679)
• United States
17 Oct 10
Hey Elic! I can't thank you enough for sharing that wonderful story! I so enjoyed the interview since I too have loved that man since I first watched him on U.N.C.L.E.! I was one of those screaming girls!lol He was definitely as adorable as one of the Beatles anyday! And he is still just as adorable to me today and I love NCIS and "Ducky" too! Thanks again for "sharing"! As my bf says "sharing is caring"! Hugs, Opal
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@ElicBxn (64169)
• United States
18 Oct 10
I think I'm rooting out all the McCallum fans with this! Yeah, if I had ever even thought I could see him, I'd've probably been swooning too!
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