NCIS Uncovered: Behind The Scenes Secrets

Published on September 12, 2019 By Jason Albert

Mark Harmon’s fued

Donald P. Bellisario was the mastermind behind the show and also has Magnum P.I and JAG to his name, making him a very famous within the TV crime drama genre. However, one of NCIS’ biggest names, Mark Harmon, was less than impressed with Bellisario’s management style and would change scripts last minute and have actors working 16-hour days.

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After complaining to CBS, Harmon got Bellisario to retire and instead he went on to serve as an executive producer.