
NCIS Almost Got Canceled Over David McCallum’s Ducky Role — Here’s Why!
David McCallum, who won the hearts of NCIS fans with his portrayal of Dr. Donald “Ducky” Mallard, nearly didn’t get the role that would define his career. The Scottish actor, who played the beloved medical examiner from the series’ backdoor pilot until his passing in 2023, faced significant resistance from studio executives in the beginning….