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As the third longest-running primetime drama in America, NCIS is a television staple. Its characters and stories have graced network airwaves since 2003, and its recent renewal suggests that this industry giant won’t be slowing down anytime soon. It still retains a loyal legion of fans, and its genre-typical rotating cast only adds to its charm. However, for all its brilliance, there’s a flaw in the show’s design, and that issue is tied to the show’s former NCIS Supervisor, Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs. Back in 2003, when the show was just starting, Gibbs met with Tobias C. Fornell (Joe Spano). Like many of the show’s protagonists, Fornell has served as a federal employee. He was also one of Gibbs’ notable friends, yet their friendship often seemed ambiguous.

In fact, during his series debut, Spano’s character doesn’t seem to recognize his old friend. Originally,...

NCIS has been a fan favorite for years, capturing audiences with its exciting cases and memorable characters. As the show’s popularity grew, a spin-off felt like the natural next step to expand the franchise. However, the process wasn’t as straightforward as expected. Donald Bellisario, the creator of NCIS, found himself at the center of a dispute over creative rights.

Donald Bellisario via Foundation Interviews | Credits: YouTube

What began as a plan to build on the show’s success turned into a behind-the-scenes legal battle, proving that even in television, things aren’t always as simple as they seem.

Donald Bellisario and Mark Harmon’s reported feud over NCIS spin-off

Since NCIS first aired in 2003, it became one of the most popular TV shows, known for its mix of crime-solving and compelling characters. As the show gained popularity, it led to the creation of several spinoffs, starting with NCIS: Los Angeles...

Drama behind the NCIS cameras was just as intense as the cases on-screen. While Mark Harmon and Pauley Perrette reportedly had their share of frustrations, one NCIS legend wasn’t thrilled about show creator Don Bellisario’s exit. The mastermind behind the hit, Bellisario, was allegedly “forced out” due to behind-the-scenes conflicts.

Mark Harmon in NCIS | Credits: CBS Studios

It wasn’t just about scripts and schedules—it was a clash of creative visions that left waves long after he left the show. While the series thrived, the tension behind the curtain added a whole new layer to the NCIS saga, proving that not all mysteries happen on-screen.

Behind the Scenes of NCIS: Don Bellisario’s Exit and Lauren Holly’s Candid Take Lauren Holly as Mary Swanson in Dumb and Dumber | Credits: New Line Cinema

No matter how massive CBS’ 2003 series NCIS became, drama brewed just as much behind the scenes as on-screen.

It would have been impossible for Mark Harmon to have been born anything less than gorgeous. His father was University of Michigan football All-American and Heisman Trophy winner Tom Harmon. His mother, Elyse Knox, was an actress and artist. With this combination of looks, beauty and brains, he couldn't miss. Thomas Mark Harmon was born September 2, 1951 in Burbank, California. He has two older sisters, actress and painter Kristin Nelson, formerly married to singer Ricky Nelson, and Kelly Harmon, actress-model who was once married to auto magnate John DeLorean. Mark attended Los Angeles Pierce College, then transferred to the University of California, Los Angeles where he became the starting quarterback for the UCLA Bruins football team in 1972 and 1973. He received the National Football Foundation Award for All-Round Excellence in 1973. In his two years as quarterback in coach Pepper Rodger's wishbone offense, UCLA won 17 games and lost only 5. He graduated from UCLA with a B.

Los Angeles — David Nelson, who starred on his parents' popular television show "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet," has died, a family spokesman said. He was 74.

Nelson, who was battling complications of colon cancer, died Tuesday at his Los Angeles home, said family spokesman and longtime Hollywood publicist Dale Olson.

Nelson was the last remaining member of the Nelsons TV family, which included actor/bandleader Ozzie, his singer wife, Harriet Hilliard and his teen idol brother Rick. The show originated on radio in 1952 as "Here Come the Nelsons," then ran for 320 episodes on TV from 1952 to 1966 as "The Adventures of Ozzie and Harriet" with some of the story lines taken from the stars' own lives. David Nelson also directed and produced numerous episodes of the show throughout its run.

Singer Gunnar Nelson, a son of Rick Nelson, issued a statement Wednesday, saying his uncle's death was "a great loss to the Nelson family.