The fact that Mark Harmon and his wife have a healthy appreciation for what it means to make concessions has been beneficial to the longevity of their marriage. After almost twenty years on “NCIS,” the beloved actor made the decision to leave the program for his wife, who wanted to put her own career on hold to focus on their family.

Since the early 2000s, the crime/action series “NCIS” on CBS has provided its viewers with an exciting and suspense-filled experience that is captured in the show. In addition to that, they have cast notable actors such as Mark Harmon, who has become an audience favorite throughout the course of the program.

Harmon, who has portrayed the role of Special Agent Leroy Jethro Gibbs on the program since 2003, made the decision to leave the show during the early scenes of the nineteenth season. After his departure, the actor chose to maintain his silence; but, in a recent interview with Entertainment Tonight, Harmon broke his silence.

The movie veteran said that he had always been fascinated by his role, but he also acknowledged that anything worthwhile must eventually come to an end, and from a narrative standpoint, it was time for Gibbs to hang up his badges.

However, he was successful in persuading supporters that Gibbs is not doomed to a miserable existence as a result of his retirement. Instead, the agent claims that he is “living in Alaska” and having the time of his life there.

Fans were taken aback when Harmon decided to leave the program in October 2021; nevertheless, during the days that he had left on the show, his character made it quite obvious that he would be resigning from his role as a special agent.

Gibbs did not provide a time estimate for how long he would be gone, but he did tell McGee that he would be responsible for his responsibilities during his absence. The agent spoke about hanging on to the serenity that he had lately discovered and said that he had struggled to find it after the loss of his family.

Fans were given reason to believe that Gibbs will return after comments made by Steven D. Binder, an executive producer on “NCIS” who has developed a friendship with Mark Harmon over the course of the show’s run. The following is what Binder says:

“Mark continues to be an important component of the show’s overall structure… Never rule out the possibility that Leroy Jethro Gibbs may have a role in the continuation of Gibbs, as longtime viewers of the program may have realized throughout the course of the series run.”

One of the most heartwarming and charming love stories in the annals of Hollywood history is that of Harmon and Paw Dawber, his wife. But how was it possible for this to take place when the two individuals involved were both well-known actors?

When Dawber first met Harmon via a mutual acquaintance, she was a prominent figure in the television show “My Sister Sam.” She gained widespread recognition after collaborating with Robin Williams on the television show “Mork & Mindy.”

On the other hand, Harmon was an absolute stunner, both in terms of his professional life and his personal looks. People Magazine named him the sexiest man alive in 1986, and by that time he had already been cast in the television shows “St. Elsewhere” and “Moonlighting.”

In order to keep their relationship hidden from prying eyes, the couple continued their affair behind closed doors. According to Dawber, they were not attempting to keep their engagement a secret when they were engaged since the press hardly heard about it. Nevertheless, she went on to say:

“But if you don’t want the press to make a big deal out of it, you have no choice but to.”

The year 1987 marked the beginning of Harmon and Dawber’s relationship as a married couple. Their wedding was a tiny, private affair, and only a select group of relatives and close friends were invited to attend. Their strategy for keeping things low-key has turned out to be really successful for some reason.

They have been married for thirty-five years, during which time there have been no conflicts or rumors of a divorce, and they are now the parents of two grown children. Unquestionably, they were granted the happily-ever-after that they had hoped for, but surprisingly, this came at the expense of something that they were ready to give up.

Dawber, who was formerly a well-known actress, made the decision to forgo both her job and her reputation in order to focus on raising her children and providing for them. Therefore, while Harmon’s career flourished and brought in all the money, the “Mork & Mindy” actress focused on taking care of their family and their children at home.

The former actress had the belief that if she had been as busy as her husband, it would have put their marriage in jeopardy. She was aware of her thriving career, which included doing voice-over work for cartoons, performing in musical theater and on Broadway, and starring in a television program that was ranked number one, but she also realized that it was time for her to move aside. In her words:

“I had children, and ever since then, I’ve made the decision that I’m not going to pursue this famous thing.” She went on to say that she didn’t believe two individuals could remain married while working full-time in the entertainment industry.

The most recent time she participated in the development of a television program was in 1998 when she provided her voice for the character of Perdy in the show “101 Dalmatians: The Series.”

In addition to having a stable marriage, Dawber’s other goal was to be an active participant in the lives of her children. She cherished the thought of developing a close relationship with her children and made it a point to accompany them to their extracurricular activities, as well as attend their birthday parties and other milestone events.

The actress from “Mork & Mindy” was also prepared to take measures to make sure that her family was never featured in the press for anything scandalous. The first rule of her relationship had to be followed in order for this to take place; there was no other option. As a result, she joked in a self-assured and soothing manner:

“You may have noticed that we are not featured in the publications. When you get married, you enter the “real world.” And then to go and plaster your children… I am really sorry. That does not have my support.”

Dawber gave her the OK to make a few more appearances on television once she had set the standards she desired for her family. In 2014, she appeared on “The Crazy Ones” with Williams, one of her former co-stars on the show.

Later on, she appeared as a special guest on an episode of “The Odd Couple” that was devoted to Garry Marshall, the creator of “Mork & Mindy,” the show in which she had previously been featured.

One year after they were married, Harmon and his wife began their family by having a child. Sean, who was born in 1988, is the couple’s first child together. After another four years, his brother Ty eventually caught up with him.

The pair have always been very hands-on and in agreement with one another on the manner in which they bring up their children ever since they started their adventure as parents. While Dawber chose to put her career on hold, Harmon continued to prioritize his parenthood despite the demands of his professional life.

The actor is certain that they have successfully passed on their low-key lifestyle to the boys. “We spend a lot of time at home. I’m not really into Twitter or Facebook, to be honest. Even our boys do not have an interest in such. In spite of the fact that Pam and I have earned a livelihood in this industry, there is still a component of it that is not natural “It was once discussed between them.

Their children did not only take on the responsibility of carrying on the family motto, but they also took over their jobs. Sean, the oldest, has contributed his talents as a stuntman to a number of films in addition to those of an actor and director.

His acting and directing accomplishments include roles in “Major Crimes,” “NCIS,” “NCIS: Los Angeles,” “CSI: New York,” “Thicker,” and “Catholic Schoolgirl Chainsaw Showdown.” He also appeared opposite his father in “NCIS.”

Their younger brother of Sean also has a job in Hollywood, but unlike Sean, he avoids being in front of the camera whenever possible. Screenwriting is one of Ty’s professions. Together with Sean, he worked on the project entitled “Catholic Schoolgirl Chainsaw Showdown” in 2012.

Without a doubt, Harmon’s progeny are a source of pride for their father, and in the time he has spent away from the camera, he has made a smooth transition into satisfying family life.

After leaving his role on “NCIS,” the 70-year-old actor was seen by DailyMail getting active about his home in Los Angeles. He seemed to be in excellent physical form as he walked quickly while wearing trousers and an army green jacket.