Mark Harmon’s Shocking NCIS Confession – No One Saw This Coming at the Start!

In a recent appearance on The View, Mark Harmon, the former star of NCIS, made a surprising revelation about the long-running show. Despite his departure from the series after 19 seasons, Harmon shared that his new project is still connected to NCIS.

Responding to Whoopi Goldberg’s question about the inspiration for his new book, Harmon recounted his first day on the CBS program, emphasizing the intentional secrecy surrounding NCIS. He highlighted the vital, quiet work done by the real-life retired agent Leon Carroll Jr, whom he met on his first day. Harmon praised Carroll’s significant contributions and revealed that the idea for the book came about when discussing the show’s origins based on true cases.

Explaining the historical context, Harmon shared that NCIS was originally NIS, and before that, it was the Office of Naval Intelligence. Referring to the character in his latest book, Ghosts of Honolulu, named Douglas Wada, a Japanese-American spy for the U.S. Navy, Harmon expressed that he wouldn’t have undertaken the project without Carroll’s involvement.

The book delves into the true story of Wada and his rivalry with Japanese agent Takeo Yoshikawa. Harmon described Wada as a unique individual in a specific moment, and the narrative explores the birth of what eventually became the real NCIS.

Expressing his admiration for these agents, Harmon emphasized the significant yet often unknown work they performed. The book aims to unveil a story that viewers may not be aware of, shedding light on the crucial contributions of these agents who operated behind the scenes.