‘The Way They Did It Was Smart’: NCIS’ Gary Cole Opens Up On How Mark Harmon’s Exit Led To The Creation Of Alden Parker
Gary Cole Reflects on Smooth Transition from Gibbs to Parker on NCIS For nearly two decades, NCIS thrived with Mark Harmon’s Leroy Jethro Gibbs at the helm, making his departure in Season 19 a momentous shift. After appearing in the first four episodes of that season, Harmon stepped back, leaving fans and producers alike wondering…