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According to OK!, Harmon resigned not because he was tired but because he felt guilty over a lot of things. He reportedly was unable to move past his feud with Pauley Perrette, who used to play the role of Abby Scuito in the show.
NCIS News – Feud With Co-star And Wife
Perrette was reportedly removed from the show after Harmon objected to her dog staying on set. According to a source, Perrette was “told to shut up or leave, and Mark has a lot of guilt over that. What went down between him and Pauley has haunted him ever since.”
His wife, Pam Dawber, is allegedly making him feel guilty as well. Dawber, who’s also an actress, is Harmon’s wife for more than 34 years. She left her career to take care of her husband and their family. Dawber reportedly demanded Harmon to make good on his promise to leave the show.
Harmon is enjoying his Montana life but sources say that he still feels guilty over the mistakes he’s made. He hopes that Perrette can forgive him someday.
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NCIS News – What is Happening To Mark Harmon?
It’s true that Perrette and Harmon have some unfinished business with one another. Reports say that Perrette implied that she left the show after multiple physical assaults. She felt scared of Harmon and even had nightmares about him.
Fans may recall that Harmon stayed on NCIS for three years after Perrette left. So, it’s safe to say that she had nothing to do with Harmon’s decision to leave the show. Not only that, NCIS showrunner Steve Binder made it clear that the doors are open in case Harmon wants to return to the show.
As for his wife, Dawber is an actress and knows how the industry works. She even guest-starred on several episodes so it’s highly unlikely that the couple is having problems on this front.
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NCIS News – Other Rumors About Mark Harmon
There have been other reports about Harmon that appeal to his alleged bad side. OK! Once gave the actor the moniker Mr. Boring and attacked his spending habits.
NCIS News – Gary Cole Joins NCIS
After it was announced that Harmon won’t be around that much for season 19, Gary Cole signed up for a regular role as FBI Agent Alden Parker on the show.
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NO, I can't stand Perrette and I am glad she is gone! She was full of herself and evidently thought she was more important than she actually was! She was nothing special and the woman that took her place has alot more personality and fits the part beautifully!
Mark is the main star on the show, what made her think she can do whatever she wants? We all have rules to live by and she should remember that!
And Mark should not be upset by that! I stand behind him!