Im just pleased to be part of it, said Harmon.
And Im a distant part of it really because Im not there to make any big moves or anything.
Im just there to support.
Mark Harmon speaks onstage at the ‘NCIS: Origins’ panel during TCA Summer Press TourAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
And how can I help?
And if you need my help, great.
And if not, thats okay too.
Mark Harmo and son Sean Harmon speak onstage at theNCIS: Originspanel during the CBS Network portion of the 2024 TCA Summer Press Tour on July 13, 2024 in Pasadena, CaliforniaAlberto E. Rodriguez/Getty Images
And so far, theyre all doing just fine.
And Im fine with the step back to let this cast do their work.
We spent a lot of time in rooms, finding this group that sits in front of you.
He added, And were one week in.
One week, but I love this cast.
And I love what Ive seen on dailies and what Ive seen on set.
After scaling back his onscreen duties, Mark Harmonstepped down fromNCISin 2021 but remains an EP.
He praised CBS during Saturdays panel for sticking with the show despite growing pains.
We had a young family.
Sean was very young, and I just wanted to stay home more.
Was trying to stay home more, obviously.
First day was 22 hours.
Didnt exactly work out like I had thought.
We had a lot of those days the first four years.
And it took a while.
People think this show jumped off.
Because I think on other networks, we mightve been gone.
Youre not given that chance to grow.
Youre not given that chance to find the right cast, added Mark.
