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NIGHT STALKER's McGavin Dies

By News Editor February 26, 2006
Source: Darrenmcgavin.net

Darren McGavin as KOLCHAK, THE NIGHT STALKER.
© Universal Television

Darrenmcgavin.net has reported that actor Darren McGavin at passed away last night. He was just three months shy of his 84th birthday.

McGavin was best know for his role as Carl Kolchak, fighting authority and battling monsters, on the THE NIGHT STALKER. Over the years he was also seen on such TV shows as THE SIX MILLION DOLLAR MAN, MURPHY BROWN, MURDER SHE WROTE, X-FILES, and MAGNUM P.I.

He also appeared in the feature films THE NATURAL, BILLY MADISON, and A CHRISTMAS STORY.

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lofteelee1 2/26/2006 2:53:10 AM

Sigh. He'll always have a place in my video library.

clarkfquinones 2/26/2006 10:37:45 AM

a christmas story will always be great because he brought the father part to life. a little old for the part but he was great. i heard night stalker was a great show.

lracors 2/27/2006 9:16:11 AM

You will be missed for bringing us two of the coolest characters on Television. Karl and "The Old Man" Clark. The Night Stalker is totally worth it. Make sure to get the movies and the series. Watch the Made-for-TV movies 1st then the series. You won't be disappointed.

swol 2/27/2006 9:40:29 AM

Very sorry to see Darren go. I enjoyed his work over several decades. Good journey Darren...and thank you for the good times.

zogtheobvious 2/27/2006 11:30:42 AM

CodenameV - what an absolutely FINE eulogy. I generally use these forums to get a smarmy, wise-ass quip in here and there, but this just impressed all hell outta me. I'm not REAL familiar with the Night Stalker or or McGavin's acting in general, but I have a feeling that he's sitting in whatever afterlife we go to when we die, and he's raising a glass and saying, "Thank you, Codename V. I think I'll even send my shade to watch 'V for Vendetta' because of the wonderful write-up you gave me on Cinescape." You go. That was just utterly cool.