michael weatherly, mark harmon, ncis

SUMMARY

  • Mark Harmon teased Michael Weatherly's "CNN answer," but Weatherly handled it like a pro, keeping the mood light and chill.
  • Despite contrasting personalities, Weatherly and Harmon eventually found common ground, with Weatherly appreciating Harmon's focused work ethic over time.
  • Weatherly celebrates the holidays with family, sharing cozy moments and festive cheer, balancing filming with quality time at home.

Michael Weatherly wasn’t about to let Mark Harmon’s playful jab throw him off course. When Harmon mocked Weatherly’s answer about the best part of NCIS, Weatherly, ever the pro, took the high road and kept the vibes cool. 

CBSMichael Weatherly as Agent Anthony DiNozzo in NCIS | Credits: CBS Studios

Harmon’s teasing was classic, but Weatherly wasn’t sweating it. Instead, he handled it like a true legend, brushing off the burn with a laugh and moving on. 

How Michael Weatherly and Mark Harmon overcame their on-set tension to thrive together

Mark HarmonMark Harmon in NCIS | Credit: CBS Studios

When Mark Harmon quipped, “That is your CNN answer?” after Michael Weatherly’s quirky response about the best part of NCIS, it was clear the two were like oil and water.

Weatherly’s answer left Harmon puzzled. But he shrugged it off and took the high road, not letting the jab disrupt his cool. Weatherly revealed,

When CNN Showbiz Today or one of those things asked what was the best part about doing the pilot when we were doing the upfronts, I said, ‘I got a rubber gun and I got a fake badge.’

He continued, adding:

Harmon looked at me like, ‘That is your CNN answer?’ [Laughs.] And I was like a little kid who had one too many bowls of Count Chocula.

While their on-set dynamic was far from smooth at first, Weatherly later revealed the two were like polar opposites. Their contrasting personalities led to tension, but eventually, he came to understand Harmon’s serious approach to the show. He admitted,

Mark Harmon and I were on different poles. I was Antarctica, he was the North Pole and we were just looking down there going, ‘What is up with your polarity? What’s going on? The water goes down the drain the other way for me.’ … He was confused by my presence right from the get-go. 

The two, however, have patched things up. After Weatherly became the lead of Bull, he found himself reflecting on the work ethic Harmon had instilled in him. Finally appreciating his focused mindset, Weatherly called it extremely illuminating. 

Despite their rocky start, Michael Weatherly and Mark Harmon’s journey proves that opposites can not only attract but thrive together.

Michael Weatherly takes a break from filming to celebrate the holidays with family

CBS StudiosMichael Weatherly as Agent Anthony DiNozzo in NCIS | Credits: CBS Studios

Michael Weatherly took a break from filming NCIS: Tony & Ziva to share his holiday cheer with fans. Posting from a mysterious restaurant, he wrote, “After a day of Xmas shopping…#steak and happiness. #merryxmas.” Whether in Budapest or Connecticut, Weatherly’s holiday spirit was undeniable. 

Between filming and family life, he enjoys country living with his wife Bojana Jankovic, and their two kids. Weatherly also gave fans a glimpse of their rustic mansion and holiday traditions. Last year, he even dressed as Santa, delighting his children with arts and crafts and cozy moments by the fire.

As Christmas approached, Weatherly reflected on how his family embraced rural life. Having swapped the hustle of LA for the quiet countryside, he and his family found joy in the simple stuff, like biking, sledding, and enjoying nature. The actor’s love for his children and family life is evident, and it’s clear that making memories together is his favorite holiday tradition.

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Written by Heena Singh

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