JamesG
02-24-2014, 07:50 PM
Exclusive: "NCIS" Eyeing a Season-Ending Send-Off for the Late Ralph Waite's Jackson Gibbs
by Matt Webb Mitovich
2/24/14
CBS’ "NCIS" will acknowledge the passing of TV vet Ralph Waite, who recurred as Gibbs’ father Jackson, before Season 11 comes to an end, TVLine has learned.
“[Showrunner] Gary Glasberg and the writers are working on something special to address the passing of Ralph Waite in the season finale,” says a CBS spokesperson, “to honor both the memory of Ralph, as well as the character of Jackson Gibbs.”
Waite, who passed away earlier this month, had made a total of seven on-camera appearances on TV’s most watched drama, starting with the Season 6 episode 'Heartland' and most recently in this past November’s 'Better Angels.'
The beloved actor’s long TV resume also includes, most famously, "The Waltons", as well as "Murder One", "Carnivàle", the miniseries "Roots" and recurring appearances on Fox’s "Bones" and NBC’s "Days of Our Lives".
"NCIS" resumes its season Tuesday at 8.7c.
http://tvline.com/2014/02/24/ncis-season-11-finale-ralph-waite-jackson-gibbs/
by Matt Webb Mitovich
2/24/14
CBS’ "NCIS" will acknowledge the passing of TV vet Ralph Waite, who recurred as Gibbs’ father Jackson, before Season 11 comes to an end, TVLine has learned.
“[Showrunner] Gary Glasberg and the writers are working on something special to address the passing of Ralph Waite in the season finale,” says a CBS spokesperson, “to honor both the memory of Ralph, as well as the character of Jackson Gibbs.”
Waite, who passed away earlier this month, had made a total of seven on-camera appearances on TV’s most watched drama, starting with the Season 6 episode 'Heartland' and most recently in this past November’s 'Better Angels.'
The beloved actor’s long TV resume also includes, most famously, "The Waltons", as well as "Murder One", "Carnivàle", the miniseries "Roots" and recurring appearances on Fox’s "Bones" and NBC’s "Days of Our Lives".
"NCIS" resumes its season Tuesday at 8.7c.
http://tvline.com/2014/02/24/ncis-season-11-finale-ralph-waite-jackson-gibbs/