Jack Colvin, the Hulk's "Mr. McGee," Passes Away at 71

[Ed Liu]

Howdy,

"Mr. McGee, don't make me angry. You wouldn't like me when I'm angry."

Actor Jack Colvin has passed away at the age of 71 due to complications following a stroke. I know there's more than a few fans of the 70's live-action Hulk show 'round here that would want to note his passing.

-- Ed/Ace

[Buddy Lee]

At the very least, Jack Colvin will be fondly remembered for his work in "The Incredible Hulk". Even though he played the "evil tabloid reporter", Colvin played a very sympathetic villain. In spotlight episodes featuring Jack McGee, we discovered McGee to be a principled and compassionate character. After the "creature" saved him in the plane crash, his pursuit of the Hulk took on a different spin in which McGee wanted to save the creature.

I think in the hands of a lesser actor, we would have gotten a more campy, mustache-twirling kind of villain. Colvin gave McGee compassion and pathos.