Mark Harmon Met George Carlin On Johnny Carson's "Tonight Show"

[@independentmusicguy]

I had the incredible experience of spending a few hours on the set of NCIS and having multiple conversations with Mark Harmon. I can't fully describe his kindness and lack of ego. My son, a Down syndrome guy who is a leukemia survivor, is a Leroy Jethro Gibbs fanatic. The Make A Wish Foundation arranged a visit for my son, daughter and I on the set near LA in March of 2019. I thought that we would get a short tour and maybe a quick intro and an autographed picture. I could not have been more wrong. Mark Harmon met us at the door, calling my son's name. He was clearly busy that day, but he found 10 minutes or so every hour to spend with us during the 4 hours that we were scheduled to be on the set. Yes, they scheduled us for 4 hours! When the time was up, I thanked everyone and asked that someone call our transportation. Mark Harmon came over, walking quickly, and asked me if my son was feeling OK. I replied that he was but that it was time for us to go. Mark said, "You don't have to leave yet if Nick feels like staying. You haven't seen the ship, Gibb's basement, the diner" and continued to name things that we had not yet seen on the set. He had been keeping track of us the entire day and knew exactly what we had done. He found us for conversations and pictures many times during the visit and then insisted that we stay longer than planned. We stayed another 2 hours for a total of 6 hours on the set.and ate a meal with many of the stars and an incredible team of writers and staff, all of whom were incredibly kind. Mark and everyone who extended such an amazing welcome to us had absolutely nothing to gain from their generosity. That is just who they are. Of all the successful people that I have ever met, I can say that this guy and the NCIS team deserve every bit of it. Mark Harmon was exactly as he appears in this interview with Stephen Colbert except that, because he was not in an interview setting, he never spoke much about himself; the focus was on us as his guests. Amazing person!

[@abigailsaxon4011]

That's incredible, he seems like such a wonderful guy.

[@independentmusicguy]

@@abigailsaxon4011 Thanks for reading my long comment! The kindness and humility of everyone was off the charts. I truly believe that a big part of their success is because they are great people.

[@susieusmaximus5330]

Your long comment was a delight to read. If only all YT comments were as worthwhile. 10/10, would read again.

[@independentmusicguy]

@@susieusmaximus5330 Thanks for the support. My beautiful son deserves it. I love your KZbin name, Susieus Maximus!

[@DutchJoan]

There are a few male actors I really, really like. Mr Harmon is one of them. He's aging gorgeously.

[@zerokombatant6629]

I think he decided to stop aging

[@margaretnicol3423]

He's 68!!! Why does he look 48? Maybe because he's so lovely. Nasty, bitter people age more quickly?

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@Euronymous_Bosch No, no, no. Go burst someone else's balloon.

[@adorable3817]

@@Euronymous_Bosch heard that. Stephen was such an a$$ for putting him down about his tux. That was probably cool back then. What a bully ☹

[@adorable3817]

@Sas Man poor guy ☹

[@jwvandegronden]

What a great actor who kept his pace and his peace and proves "learning" is the best emotional state a person can be in: it will keep you eager, humble and really great at what you do without grandstanding or ego building. Th is is a beautiful lesson for all of us.

[@Silverfox2159]

Mark Harmon is such a gentleman

[@spiritualeco-syndicalisthe207]

silverfox21 Except towards DiNozzo

[@ky.000]

Except when his dog bit a guy on set and he kept on bringing it back even though a costar was scared of it.... then they quit.

[@forthelasttimeforever1169]

@@ky.000 You left out that he went to obedience school the dog did.. And that's when Mark Harmon brought him back.. You gotta tell the whole story.

[@ky.000]

@@forthelasttimeforever1169 the cast member was still scared of the dog. Training can help but that doesnt always make things easier for the people around them. And with mark technically being her boss she also felt like she may have not had a real say. Before she left they didnt do any scenes together... idk to me if my bosses dog attacked someone and I felt worried and scared that it might do it again training or not I would quit like she did.

[@forthelasttimeforever1169]

@@ky.000 the whole point is you need to tell the whole story .and if people are worried about being bit by an animal don't walk down the street or go out of your house ...

[@chrisp1355]

Mark Harmon is one of the few actors that bridges generations.

[@patriciahulett4411]

Mr. Harmon is the definition of pure class 💜

[@BlairTindall86]

I love NCIS, so it's a little different seeing Mark Harmon smiling, laughing and talking in complete sentences of more than three words, since his character Gibbs is basically a humourless mute. Fingers crossed for another season!

[@SereniaSaissa]

And that is why I stopped watching NCIS. way too much bullying, headslaps, phsyical and emotional abuse and that horrible bitch Abby who acts like a baby everytime she does not get her own way. She must be in her 40s at least?? I wont watch anything that Michael weaver or Pauly perrette do outside of NCIS which means I dont watch Bull.

[@Sasoon2006]

@@SereniaSaissa She is 50(!)

[@maartenvangeel6017]

@@SereniaSaissa Michael weaver? Omg... It is Weatherly. What a fan you were... i bet they really miss you

[@NoNameJustWords]

@@SereniaSaissa Michael Weatherly and Pauley Perrette have both literally left the show...

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@SereniaSaissa You do know they're acting, don't you?

[@victoriajennings8419]

Mark Harmon ls a class act. Have always liked him and always will. He looks wonderful!

[@markharmon7718]

Thanks for all your love and support I really appreciate

[@emilio2647]

Victoria Jennings well some of Mark's costars had negative things to say about him.

[@trevis02]

This is the most delightful interview I have heard in the last little while. Mark is an absolutely wonderful storyteller.

[@kristenhodgesmith5015]

I could listen to him tell stories forever. A great storyteller and actor. You can hear his kindness, caring and humour in the few interviews he does. What an wonderful person. So honest and real. A genuine gentleman.

[@markharmon5238]

Thank you so much for your love kind words and great support towards my career I'm so grateful..

[@juliaconnell]

great interview - could listen to him all night - what a lovely guy, what an interesting life

[@BlueBaron3339]

Among the least egotistical and most unassuming of actors, that's the charm of Mark Harmon.

[@williamcortelyou4524]

Least egotistical? Not according to his cast and crew. He's a str8 jerk on set, the cute goth girl quit NCIS because he made her feel like dirt.

[@gilbertjacobs3705]

@@williamcortelyou4524 they had disagreements sure. But you realize that the guy is a legend. and you heard his story about Elizabeth Taylor. Sometimes someone with a 40+ year career deserves a little bit a leeway to work the way they want to work.

[@BlueBaron3339]

@@williamcortelyou4524 You may be right, I don't know. I don't watch NCIS or read about it. I remember him mostly from The West Wing.

[@williamcortelyou4524]

@@BlueBaron3339 Wasn't trying to be a know it all ass. I just loved NCIS, and was a huge fan of the goth girl. Though I can't remember her name lol. But yeah, according to his cast, he's a grandiose dick on set.

[@bullshtgaming2454]

wow couldn't be more wrong, if you believe the cast of NCIS. Pauley Perrette (Abby) says she was uncomfortable shooting scenes with him and is never returning to the show

[@Africa-ky1bg]

WONDERFUL interview Stephen Colbert ! No small talk boring questions that have been asked a million times and are so insignificant... REAL connection with this really great actor. Bravo ! Interesting

[@karlab75]

I never knew he was such a delight.

[@missbeatricehaven8204]

Wish George Carlin was alive. America sure needs to hear from him.

[@lafemmerowena]

I sent my daughter his eye opening sketches. About govt, politics etc. Realest dude outchea.

[@lafemmerowena]

May he rip.

[@waybackplayback1347]

Carlin couldn't take the political climate we live in. His head would explode.

[@kimberlyjeanne9456]

I’m sure he’s rolling in his grave

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

Sometimes I think of Mr. Carlin sitting down to have a drink with Mr. Twain should there actually BE a "great beyond". Dis"cuss"ing history and how continually stupid the human race remains, in general, from generation to generation.

[@navyryder]

Man, I remember this guy when he did that movie “Summer School” and was named sexiest man alive 😂 by People magazine.

[@victoriajennings8419]

He could still be the sexiest man alive along with Jamie dornan!

[@ryline666]

Summer School is one of my favourite movies. My parents taped it off City TV in 1989 or so and I watched the hell out of it. Mark is awesome, great in Stealing Home as well.

[@cards0486]

I remember when he was Ted Buddy. It was so creepy to see him just ooze evil. But you thought,”Yeah, I’d probably get in the car with him.”

[@margarete6888]

It’s easy to forget after all these years of “Gibbs,” just how charming and articulate Mark Harmon is. No diss on Gibbs-also love NCIS.

[@markharmon7718]

Thanks for all your love and support I really appreciate

[@teflongoon]

Wow. They're actually TALKING on a talk show. All interviews should be like this.

[@susanai56]

Mark Harmon is one of favorites...I LOVE him! I want more!!! I'm going nuts. Thanks Steve. Great Xmas present.

[@diomedestydeus3298]

This isn't the whole interview. They came after the break and he told a long wonderful story about working with Liz Taylor. Photo included.

[@kenthomas1109]

It’s also posted - but I wish they posted them together!

[@thomashounsome7737]

"..and that was me, what can I say?" Fantastic. My hats off to you sir.

[@kjamison5951]

Mark Harmon doesn’t give many interviews but when he does, WOW! Does he deliver some epic tales in an understated way. He is so down to earth.

[@calito44]

The Karl Malden somehow melted my heart. You never forget who was kind with you.

[@TwiPrime]

Yes, that's a golden story!

[@pamelak.6117]

calito44 I met Mr. Malden in Paris in a parfumerie shopping for Christmas gifts with his wife. He was lovely and asked me the same question. He then told me all about the history of the shop we were in and quite a bit about the owner. He was a natural teacher. The name of the shop was Liz, I still have my bottle of Liz par Liz, by invitation only. He smiled with his eyes, loved that.

[@gabriellefagan1014]

Ah, the American express ads

[@cards0486]

I loved Mark’s comment about Irwin Allen chewing everybody out. “I was a jock. I just stood there and took it.”

[@torgnyaanderaa2334]

Really enjoyable interview! Such a nice guy, too.

[@zyggy1997]

He’s like my poppa telling his stories and I love it

[@markharmon7718]

Thanks for all your love and support I really love appreciate

[@michaelhope8899]

He broke our hearts in the West Wing, he's just spoken my heart again. Matured like a red wine

[@richarddarlington1139]

You have read my mind. That show...

[@johntao6822]

Okay now I'm curious. Could you clue in someone who didn't watch that show?

[@richarddarlington1139]

@@johntao6822 Mark Harmon plays a Secret Service agent assigned to the press secretary because of death threats. But, you really should see The West Wing. It is exceptional television. Netflix has it.

[@peegeclarke9295]

Look up Mark Harmon and Beer. You are funNAY!

[@vivelaresistance3239]

I have to go back and watch those episodes again. The scene in the gun range was very funny and sweet.

[@babycakes2077]

He was in summer school, which defined my adolescence AND made me become a teacher 🤘🏽😂

[@connieburian5969]

What a wonderful conversation. Mark Harmon tops the list as a man to emulate, whether actor, football star or human being. Thank you for reminding me of the definition of class.

[@kathleenpapaleo8891]

Best late night TV interview I've seen in quite a while! Harmon's anecdotes were amazing! Harmon is total class!

[@purrbugaloo]

This interview makes me happy.

[@adorable3817]

It made me sad. Watching someone be insulted and bullied. "Not even you can make this tux look good" what if we got some old pictures of you out, one that you were really proud of, and insulted you about how you dressed. Which - was pretty damn cool at the time! Otherwise it wouldn't have been in the window of the tux store. No. I didn't enjoy that part of the interview at all. Maybe I'm just too empathetic.

[@kateluxor2986]

Mark handled it well. And as much as I can't stand Colbert, I did laugh at him making fun of that tux. It was an ugly tux. Just saying. Mark, being the nice guy he is, took it in stride.

[@adorable3817]

@@kateluxor2986 I know, you're right 😊✌ ...I'm just a very sensitive person, mega empath. Drives my husband nuts. Just imagine you hand picked an outfit right now for a special occassion. First day of school. You're really proud of it then, and still think it's cute today. You show someone today, and they talk about how ugly it is. I guess what I'm trying to say, it would have made me feel better if Mark ALSO thought it was ugly. But he was defending it. Not once did he agree with Stephen... and imagine doing that to your friend today!!!! Your friend Shows you an outfit they love and you say to them it's so ugly, not even they can make it look good. I guess it would be honest...but it's hurtful too. Like a wife proudly wearing an outfit, showing her husband, and he says it's so ugly not even she can make it look good. Again, yes, it would be honest...but unnecessarily mean. I'm realizing that it's hard to explain. I just don't like hurting someone's feelings. If you're wearing something and love it, I would NEVER tell you it's ugly and make fun of it - especially if you didn't ask me for my opinion. To me that's just straight up mean, something a bully would do. Damn! Sorry for this being so long 🙈🤣 Thanks for listening 💚😊✌

[@seanstorm6226]

Clearly this comment stream is enthralled with the Colbert and Harmon interview. Thanks for posting. I can't believe the amount of BEYOND THE POSEIDON ADVENTURE discussion took place. I saw that movie at the theaters when I was in 6th grade. A member of the Poseidonatics fanpage on Facebook posted the link to this and I was thoroughly entertained. Mark is super cool.

[@zerokombatant6629]

Mark marking for Carlin was the best! "/every Cathloic kid that I know..." "It was George Carlin!"

[@onnyt60]

Please explain that because I honestly do not know what that means. I know Carlin was an atheist and heckled religions, is that it?

[@zerokombatant6629]

@@onnyt60 That he was basically the only one that was that ubiquitous with his type of material in that time.

[@furnitureconsortium]

One of Carlin’s most famous bits in the early 1970’s was about being an Irish Catholic....so anybody who’s as old as Stephen (grew up in the 1970’s) would have gotten the Catholic reference almost right away.

[@nilkaestherchasededier8569]

My God , that smile. It melts my heart.

[@jonesba2004]

His Karl Malden story is golden.

[@kenthomas1109]

Right? Wow!

[@susanpeterson9947]

Love this interview, I’m crazy about Mark Harmon! Thanks for sharing it with us.

[@LXNL]

I'm sorry Carlin isn't here to give us his commentary on today's political climate. Like he did about Nixon. #LEGEND

[@ZarkowsWorld]

And KZbin is still censor the 7 words. Pathethic.

[@ZarkowsWorld]

And KZbin is still censor the 7 words. Pathethic.

[@TheDirtymikenation]

@@dumaskhan No it wouldn't, have you listened to any Carlin? Go look up his bit on soft language, he saw it coming

[@dumaskhan]

@@TheDirtymikenation i did, and it was bad then. Its gotten worse. He says it in his euphemism bit.

[@jandreid1056]

Bob Trenwith he was not a climate change denier, imo. He said the planet will be fine... it's us that will be f*cked. Pack our shits because the way the climate is going, we'll be going away. The planet will just restore factory settings after we're gone and probably soon, new species will emerge and become the new dominant life forms. It's just not us Homo sapiens. That to me, does not imply he denied climate change, he's just apathetic about it. In fact he liked it when people got their their just reward for their stupid behaviors.

[@sciencenate]

Marc is one cool cat. 1902! Hilarious

[@levishackelton4437]

Mark Harmon seems like a cool regular joe.

[@throbbn]

Right? I expected him to be more like Gibbs.

[@sdfkjgh]

Throbbn: Be fair, Gibbs is pretty much the Exhibit A of cool regular joe.

[@levishackelton4437]

sdfkjgh, exactly. I’d hang with Gibbs on a beach in Mexico anytime.

[@marktheunanxious7405]

I loved watching this interview! One of the best Stephen has done imo, so sweet and genuine; went through such an array of emotions as I watched this

[@xedo6276]

That was such an interesting interview. Mark Harmon visibly enjoyed it. Kudos, Mr Colbert.

[@lylearoyii]

This man made me aspire to be an actor without me realizing it. Very humble.

[@linengray]

What a charming personality. Great story teller. Appears to be a true gentleman. Greater appreciation for Karl Malden a great underrated actor.

[@rosabel8131]

ah I love mark .. from ncis the show is my favorite but like he just makes me happy and his rules on ncis are great.

[@Jasmine-gx8be]

two of my fav gentlemen in one frame!! this interview made me happy, i didn't realize i needed this✨

[@chiwantstea]

Oh my days!!! I’ve never seen him outside his shows 😍😍😍

[@markharmon7718]

Thanks for all your love and support I really appreciate

[@SpookyStregaAL]

I have always loved Karl Malden ..now I love him even more

[@margaretnicol3423]

Streets of San Francisco with Michael Douglas?

[@SpookyStregaAL]

@@margaretnicol3423 yup one of My fav shows as a kid. He actually has done alot more that "Streets'

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@SpookyStregaAL Oh yes. He's been in lots of films. That just popped into my head. Always such a lovely warm man in interviews.

[@elizabetholiviaclark]

Holy cow, that's almost identical to my comment. lol

[@markharmon7718]

Thanks for all your love and support I really appreciate

[@81cr450]

I love Mark Harmon ♥

[@novakkavon5418]

I simple do not understand how guys like mark Harmon dont become cinema superstars ...he is so interesting very diferent then your every day Hollywood star...I listen to this whole thing in one breath ...cant remeber last time an actor took my attention and focus like Harmon just did

[@Questtt3]

Karl Malden, Michael Caine and Mark Harmon...all class acts.

[@wpl6661]

For those who don't know, this is Mark Harmon's dad: Thomas Dudley Harmon (September 28, 1919 - March 15, 1990), sometimes known by the nickname "Old 98", was an American football player, military pilot, actor, and sports broadcaster. Harmon grew up in Gary, Indiana, and played college football at the halfback position for the University of Michigan from 1938 to 1940. He led the nation in scoring and was a consensus All-American in both 1939 and 1940 and won the Heisman Trophy, the Maxwell Award, and the Associated Press Athlete of the Year award in 1940. He was inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 1954. During World War II, Harmon served as a pilot in the U.S. Army Air Forces. In April 1943, he was the sole survivor of the crash of a bomber he piloted in South America en route to North Africa. Six months later, while flying a P-38 Lightning, he was shot down in a dogfight with Japanese Zeros near Kiukiang in China.

[@paulzammataro7185]

Wow. Thanks for posting.

[@johnree6106]

Nice info 👍

[@ARIZJOE]

Yes, for the all Michigan Wolverine stars and lore, Tom Harmon was the most accomplished, and maybe the best athlete. He single-handedly beat Ohio State.

[@GrantSR]

I don't usually watch star interviews. But this one was really nice.

[@Tmanaz480]

Indeed. His attitude made it an actor interview rather than a star interview.

[@ScholarlyAmbitions]

Could hear Gibbs talk all day. Thanks for everything Mr. Harmon!

[@carolynrose7340]

He's just the person that I've always imagined!🥰 Remain humble and the blessings will follow. ✌️

[@karengummer6657]

I crushed on Mark Harmon back in the 70s when he was on Emergency! He grew up and remains a hottie. I miss George Carlin. We really him (and Robin Williams) more than ever

[@markharmon5238]

Thank you so much for your love kind words and great support towards my career I'm so grateful..

[@GhoStrider-bg5ln]

Another film he was in, Acts of Contrition, was an interesting was. Starts with him riding a bicycle to his new job at a radio show taking calls for confessions

[@alexkats30]

George Carlin, what a brilliant guy. Legend!! He is missed...

[@LlyleHunter]

Mark Harmon is just a great guy. He’s an excellent actor, a great conversationalist, a natural person and he saved the lives of two young men who were in a car accident in front of his house a few years ago by pulling them out of the wreckage. Typical of Beverley Hills parents the parents of the young men never thanked him.

[@lindathalman3506]

Long live Mark Harmon and NCIS. Lili Kiki from France, thanks Stephen for the interview and Mark for being a great actor.

[@suzibarbosa3327]

He was my crush when I was a kid. His glance is lovely .

[@63bplumb]

If it wasn't Mark Harmon I would have NEVER clicked on this! Loath Colbert!

[@alphajava761]

Summer School is one of my favorite comedies.

[@7775Kevin]

What a cool guy. I have always enjoyed his work.

[@margaretnicol3423]

He's been married to the same woman since 1987. As if he could get any more perfect. Swoon!!!

[@ummmidunno8308]

Yup! Pam Dawber! Mindy from Mork and Mindy... Nannoo Nannoo!

[@adorable3817]

Why is that such a huge accomplishment? So, he would be less lovable if his Partner would have left him 10 years ago? That's why people stay in miserable relationships - because leaving = failing. Staying = winning, honorable, respectable. No matter how miserable, just stay - it will "look" good. I have so many friends, miserable in their marriage - afraid to leave because what people will think. Because they want to be succesful, make it work. Meanwhile the kids suffer.

[@ummmidunno8308]

@@adorable3817 He is genuinely in love with Pam! He's successful and charming amongst many other things, so there's absolutely no such reason for them to stay together! Especially in a "Hollywood Fashion" marriage where the average is 85% and above that get divorced!

[@margaretnicol3423]

@@adorable3817 There aren't that many long marriages in the film/tv world. Paul Newman, Tom Sellick come to mind. If he'd been on his 6th wife by now then he would be less lovable to me. Great on TV but difficult to live with maybe? No-one should stay in a miserable relationship. Leaving one is winning, not failing, because it can take guts to leave. There's no honor or respectability in damaging children. Get out - be happy - love your kids - that's what looks good - that's success. Most of all it teaches the kids to set the bar higher in life.

[@SuperKing604]

A dorable maybe your friends should have picked better and worked on there marriages more.

[@richardlynch7301]

Let's not forget Mark Harmon Lead UCLA over Nebraska in the Rose Bowl 19 73 18 point undogs going into the game!!!! Great interview!!!

[@erikh448]

And his dad won the Heisman

[@cherylsibson8457]

Great interview, now we know what it was like to be on the Carson show.

[@cleverusername1894]

I have a new found respect for Mark Harmon.

[@alyssat7809]

I LOVE Mark Harmon, he is so handsome even at almost 70! He is like everyone's lovable grandfather!!!

[@camillemize2837]

He's better looking than most grandpa's!

[@farnoushkay6385]

I love this man, he is so.... so.... so.... I have no word for it!

[@diannaskare7829]

Congratulations! 17 years Awesome

[@ravipeiris4388]

I've followed Mark Harmon since the early 1980s when he was in St. Elsewhere. Class Act to be sure.

[@fibiandcuphead5042]

I first noticed Mark Harmon when he was in Jag, where ncis was written from. My favourite all time male actor, next to Hugh Jackman. There, I said it.

[@aleciakeys9740]

For me, the best movie of Mark Harmon's will always be Summer School. My dad would get it for us from the library at least 3 times a year on vhs and we would watch it over and over. Hilarious movie!

[@hoozle]

Fantastic interview, fantastic guest. Could have listened to them chat all night.

[@bohogland5376]

I just love Mark Harmon!

[@gilbertjacobs3705]

I see Harmon I click. Goddamn I didn't realize he doesn't do a lot of the talk show circuit until now.

[@CoryHilliard]

Best movie Mark Harmon ever did, was a brilliant little movie called "Summer School"! I'm almost 50 now, it still remains one of my all time favs!

[@marieclaires.5686]

What a treat to see Mark Harmon in an interview. Amazing man and actor. 😉

[@peacenow4456]

Eternally adorable, you are Mark!

[@susancampbell703]

I've loved Mark forever!

[@agphotographyis]

“I’m a jock, you scream at me I’m just going to stand there & listen” 😂 so true! Love Mark Harmon he’s such a class act!

[@victoriajennings8419]

He definitely is

[@BobDowns]

Well, now I wish Mark Harmon made more talk show appearances. Especially with excellent interviewers like Mr. Colbert!

[@ddburrows988]

What wonderful insights into Maulden and Caine, two noble giants of the industry. Loved for their talents and graciousness. Mark Harmon has and is having an interesting life. He seems so down to earth.

[@paulmc4414]

Wow, when stephen colbert shuts up, it is a good show.

[@loknloll]

I hope to one day be as comfortable in my own skin as this cat.

[@samicatmiller2805]

Love his smile

[@SINNER5150]

Wow! He got to meet the Duke! I'd have loved to meet the Duke!

[@EnjoyingLifeMelanie]

I think he looked adorable in that tux. He looks even better now. How is that possible? What a sweetie.

[@landsharkshredders3935]

I loved Mark Harmon in Stealing Home! What I would give to watch a favorite actor and my most favorite comedian in one show.

[@kaylanewbill3293]

He is so humble.

[@clarewillison9379]

Never realised how much like Seth Meyers Mark Harmon looks (especially when he smiles)!

[@markharmon7718]

Thanks for all your love and support I really appreciate

[@thesoundsmith]

FWIW, I met - and got stoned with - George Carlin at a coffeehouse in Ft. Lauderdale just before he went on The Tonight Show. Funny and socially-aware caustic, treated our band as old buds - and shared some great new buds. 😉 He was for real, told it like he saw it. Wish somebody in WashOutTown would do the same.

[@TheCMLion]

What an amazing run. Not his career (which is great), but the people he's been privileged to meet.

[@FlameAdder]

Michael Caine is a legend, to say nothing of Carlin

[@Weegee766]

FlameAdder he seems like such a cool guy

[@libradragon]

Indeed; we live in a time of appreciation and … let's face it … adulation.

[@juliaconnell]

I have NEVER liked Micheal Cain - but got to admit my estimation of him went up after this - the real hero of the story is Karl Malden - I had never heard of this guy - primarily a "character actor" according to wiki - but one who not only stood up for the 'little guy' even though he wasn't a big name star

[@libradragon]

@@juliaconnell Absolutely. Karl Malden is us.

[@cargol666]

Warren Hertfelder ש

[@JaySiow007]

Imma new fan of Mark Harmon. Genuine sweet character of a man. Hope you pass the tradition on to his disciples... Plus “it’s the F@“k Ship” ... LOL

[@marannalatimer2864]

George Carlin was a genius...I laugh so hard when I watch his videos..

[@markharmon7718]

Thanks for all your love and support I really appreciate

[@jacquelinebodkins8161]

Mark Harmon is so handsome love him. 😍

[@2011joser]

What a humble, decent, human being. He is a rarity in his business .

[@adorable3817]

I know! 🥰 he took stephens insult about the tux very gracefully "not even you can make that look good". ....what an a$$hole stephen was about that! So disappointing.

[@2011joser]

A dorable In defense of Stephen, he knew there had to be a story behind the tux. Mark proved his hunch right, even John Wayne agreed with Stephen! Mark was very gracious.

[@adorable3817]

@@2011joser I know what you mean 😊✌ Yes, Stephen could have worded it better. You know, less insulting. It's a fine line with jokes sometimes. There's a fine line between kidding and roasting. It would have been a WHOLE DIFFERENT story if Mark was making fun of himself and the tux....but clearly he was not. Mark was put in the awkward Position of defending his 1973 taste in tux. Bottom line, that part made me cringe, and uncomfortable - and feel sorry for Mark. 😊💚🎄

[@BoilingFrogs2050]

Mark Harmon is sooo zen

[@kenthomas1109]

This is now in my top 10 favorite talk show appearances of all time (combine this clip with the Elizabeth Taylor piece for the complete experience). Just wow!

[@joeverna5459]

Wow! Incredible interview. Mark Harman should do more talk shows.

[@maximilianc9897]

This man does not age. Color his hair black and he’ll look younger than Stephen.