The MICHAEL WEATHERLY (NCIS) Blog

NCIS — Michael Weatherly: Ziva's a Sociopath!

Michael Weatherly is a funny dude. Moments after he arrived on the red carpet for Monday night's "NCIS" PaleyFest panel, he grabbed the cardboard cutout of Pauley Perrette (Abby) -- who was unable to attend due to other work commitments -- and struck a pose with it.
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VIDEO: Michael Weatherly - The Sentimental Conversation

The first in a triptych of short, cubist character studies featuring Michael Weatherly, Rosario Dawson, Julian West. Written, directed, photographed & edited by Julian West.

Michael Weatherly: NCISinger/NCISongwriter!

Michael Weatherly has serious singer/songwriter chops. Did you know so, about DiNozzo? He'd pursued a career in music long before he got sidetracked by acting and ended up on NCIS, which now, suddenly, in its seventh season, is the No. 1 show on television. (Story from Pepsi Music Blog)The overwhelming success of NCIS—the first dramatic show in years to be averaging over 20 million viewers a week—has prompted two soundtrack albums, the second of which features Weatherly's official debut as a recording artist. In this Q&A, the TV star talks about trying to seduce girls with Police songs as a teenager, his nearly lifelong idolization of Elvis Costello, and the sad personal circumstances that brought him to write "Bitter and Blue," his wry contribution to the NCIS CD.

And if "Bitter and Blue" isn't enough musical Michael for you, you can hear demos of that and a few more of his songs at www.MichaelWeatherlyMusic.com.

Looking Like Robert Wagner Has its Pluses for MW

By MAXINE SHEN, New York Post

How do you make TV’s No. 1 show even better?

Just add Robert “RJ” Wagner.

The star of “Hart to Hart” and “It Takes a Thief” returns to TV this week for the 150th episode of “NCIS” in which he plays agent Tony DiNozzo’s (Michael Weatherly) father, Anthony DiNozzo Sr.

It doesn’t take a casting-whiz to see why these actors are perfectly suited to play father and son: They look a heck of a lot alike.

“Isn’t that a nice compliment?” says Wagner, 79. “I see it a bit, I do, and my wife [Jill St. John] sees it a bit, too. I think it was kind of serendipitous.”

NCIS - 150th Episode Celebration! — Air Date: 01/12/10

NCIS celebrates it's 150th episode on Tuesday January 12th - find out what the cast has to say about hitting this historic milestone. Watch NCIS Tuesdays at 8pm on CBS! "Milestone ‘NCIS’ Hits Close to Home for Tony" — Continued below... 

Milestone ‘NCIS’ Hits Close to Home for Tony

By Matt Webb Mitovich, Fancast

This just in – exclusive intel on the heretofore top-secret 150th episode of CBS powerhouse ‘NCIS.’ 

Set to air January 12 – the hit drama’s second episode of the new year – “Flesh and Bone” finds Gibbs & Co. looking into the attempted assassination of a foreign prince. The high-profile investigation, however, hits too close to home for one NCIS agent: Tony DiNozzo, whose father winds up linked to the case. 

Cue guest star Robert Wagner (’Hart to Hart’), playing Daddy DiNozzo.

VIDEO: NCIS Michael Weatherly Interview — Parts 1 & 2

A Title and Summary for Upcoming NCIS Season 7 Episode 1

While production has taken over the work, the script of first episode of season 7 (61 pages) was distributed to all concerned. New sets were made during the summer break and will be used for this seventh season. Here's an exclusive summary of NCIS episode 7 x 01. (From Team-NCIS) 

Abstract: The Gibbs team is immersed in a drug case in the Navy. Two are dead in the morgue and a quarter-master is in critical condition. It would appear that the drug was ingested without their knowledge.

Michael Weatherly Looks Like Who? — Your Thoughts?

You know that we all do it, come on admit it! You think this actor looks like this actor and on and on and on... Here's an example:

        "Hey!" (person 1)

        "Hey!" (person 2)

        "Do you know who Zooey Deschanel is?" (person 1)

        "Isn't she just Katy Perry in disguise?" (person 2)

Yeah, that can get pretty annoying. But, I've been looking up who all of you fellow MW fans think he looks like, and I've added my own opinions to yours!

Chris Pines (Star Trek) — YES! I think him and MW look quite a bit alike. Only Chris is younger, and probably wouldn't make a very good Anthony DiNozzo!

James Roday (Psych) — Uh, not really.

Michael Shanks (Burn Notice) — Kinda.

Michael Weatherly's Thoughts on Michael Weatherly

Since our site's inception, we've celebrated many brilliant scenes illustrating the comic genius behind Michael Weatherly's portrayal of Tony DiNozzo.  In researching sites, blogs, and bios of Michael and toting facts about him, I began to discover the imaginative, witty manner of the man as well as the character he plays.  I'd like to share a few quotes with you from the lighter side of one of our favorite special agents.

Interview with TV Guide:

Q: What do you like to do with your teenager, August?

A:  I try to get him to do stuff he wouldn’t normally do. I tried to get him to go ice skating; that was a no-go. We go to concerts; we’ve seen The Police, Elvis Costello, Evanescence. He is an exceptionally cool dude, and I think, “Get ready, world!"

Happy Birthday Michael Weatherly! (Born July 8, 1968)

Michael Weatherly celebrated his 41st birthday today July 8th! Now, chances are that Michael doesn't read this, but please comment below wishing Michael a very happy belated birthday! (And maybe give me some ideas to write about hahahahaha — I have terrible writers block!)

   

   Taylor Rumsey — TaylorR@MikeWeatherly.com

Michael Weatherly & Steve McQueen: Kings of Cool

In the NCIS episode "SWAK," Tony lauds John Travolta as the "King of Cool" but c'mon -- that's a writing goof, obviously. Any Steve McQueen freak of DiNozzo's ilk knows that the King of Cool is McQueen. (Note to Michael Weatherly, himself among the world's biggest McQueen fans: Dude, seriously? You knew that, too. Shouldn't you have said "Hold it! Get me rewrite!" Just kidding. Kind of.)

So between Michael Weatherly, the huge McQueen fan, and the late, great Steve McQueen himself, who would rule the Kings of Cool pool? Michael, with his lady-killer smile, many lovely girlfriends, acting ventures, love  of music, quick wit and intelligence? Or the man himself, McQueen, who set the standard with his lady-killer smile, many lovely girlfriends, acting ventures, love of music, quick wit and intelligence and car and motorcycle racing? Because both are equally handsome, let's contrast and compare to determine who's King of Cool. (Continued...)