How Pam Dawber Really Felt When She Joined Her Husband Mark Harmon On NCIS
By Matthew Martinez
Up to now, Pam Dawber had her reasons for not appearing on "NCIS." She'd turn down a role if it didn't feel right or if the timing didn't fit with her family's schedule. She wasn't even sure she felt like acting anymore. After all, it's been a minute since she last appeared onscreen in 2016, on "The Odd Couple" on CBS. "I just haven't been interested in, you know, chasing the business. At this age, that's what you do," Dawber told "Entertainment Weekly." "I just don't want to put myself out anymore."
When the role of Marcie Warren was being developed for "NCIS," Mark Harmon didn't even tell his wife about it. But he did mention it to her agent since the part seemed perfect for her. Dawber would have the chance to play a witty investigative journalist — if she wanted it.
Dawber's gut told her to turn it down. But she was willing to listen and learn. If she had the tiniest glimmer of interest in playing a part on "NCIS," there was one trap she knew she wanted to avoid. She definitely didn't want to play a romantic role opposite her husband. The question was: Did this role meet that critical requirement?
