{"id":4017,"date":"2024-09-12T19:00:38","date_gmt":"2024-09-12T19:00:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.amazinggstory.fun\/?p=4017"},"modified":"2024-09-12T19:00:38","modified_gmt":"2024-09-12T19:00:38","slug":"mark-harmons-only-request-before-his-final-ncis-episode-was-for-it-not-to-be-dramatic","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.amazinggstory.fun\/?p=4017","title":{"rendered":"Mark Harmon\u2019s only request before his final \u2018NCIS\u2019 episode was for it not to be dramatic"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mark Harmon, known for playing Leroy Jethro Gibbs on *NCIS*, left the show in October after 423 episodes. His exit surprised fans, as Harmon requested the network not promote it, believing it was \u201ccrucial\u2014especially with social media\u2014that any hint of a twist be omitted.\u201d<\/p>\n

Born in Burbank, California, on September 2, 1951, Harmon initially pursued football but was inspired to act after spending time with Ricky Nelson\u2019s family. Reflecting on his career shift, Harmon said, \u201cThat changed my course.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harmon joined *NCIS* in 2003, and the show became a global hit. Despite its success, he stayed grounded, saying, \u201cIt\u2019s hard to walk through airports without being surrounded by people who love the show.\u201d<\/p>\n

Harmon\u2019s decision to step back was driven by a desire to spend more time with his family, noting, \u201cNo job is worth missing life\u2019s important moments.\u201d While his *NCIS* future remains open, showrunner Steven D. Binder said, \u201cNever count Leroy Jethro Gibbs out.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Harmon now focuses on projects through his production company but mentioned his passion for carpentry: \u201cI still enjoy [carpentry]\u2026 that\u2019s probably what I would have been trying to do had I not been [acting].\u201d<\/p>\n

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