Best-bets for Oct. 28: Ducky, dancing, dribbling
1) “NCIS: Origins,” 9 p.m., CBS. This prequel series adds an early version of “Ducky” Mallard (shown here, left), the “NCIS” medical examiner. It also has a nod to David McCallum, who played Dr. Mallard for 20 years, until his death in 2023, at 90. McCallum was also a musician, son of the London Philharmonic’s top violinist. His instrumental is featured here. Read more…