NCIS Showrunner Donald Bellisario Was Reportedly Forced Out after Locking Heads With TV Legend Mark Harmon: “Don tries to micro-manage everything”

After four seasons of NCIS, which initially started as a Jag spin-off, veteran showrunner Donald Bellisario was shown the exit, and per reports, his departure was a result of his feud with Mark Harmon. Harmon, who has been a regular on NCIS since its inception and has now marked his return in its new prequel, apparently wasn’t a fan of Bellisario’s antics.
NCIS | Credit: CBS
According to insiders, the Freaky Friday star was reportedly frustrated by the producer’s management style, and it seems, the showrunner himself wasn’t too eager to continue his run on the show after four seasons.
The Network Reportedly Asked Donald Bellisario To Leave After Mark Harmon Feud Mark Harmon in NCIS | Credit: CBS
According to TV Guide, the alleged feud between Donald Bellisario and Mark Harmon hit the fan after the lead star became very frustrated over the showrunner’s “chaotic management...
NCIS | Credit: CBS
According to insiders, the Freaky Friday star was reportedly frustrated by the producer’s management style, and it seems, the showrunner himself wasn’t too eager to continue his run on the show after four seasons.
The Network Reportedly Asked Donald Bellisario To Leave After Mark Harmon Feud Mark Harmon in NCIS | Credit: CBS
According to TV Guide, the alleged feud between Donald Bellisario and Mark Harmon hit the fan after the lead star became very frustrated over the showrunner’s “chaotic management...
- 11/13/2024
- by Santanu Roy
- FandomWire
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