Mark Harmon's Charming Cold Call: How He Secured a First Date and 36-Year Marriage with Pam Dawber 

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Mark Harmon, known for his role on "NCIS," shared details about how he secured his first date with his wife of 36 years, Pam Dawber.

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Both Mark Harmon and Pam Dawber are 72 years old.

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The actor mentioned that he made a "cold call" to Pam Dawber after a friend suggested introducing them during a group date.

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Harmon expressed his desire to contact Dawber directly, saying, "Can I just call? Can I get a number and just cold call?" He received her number and proceeded to call her.

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When he called he initially got an answering machine and began leaving a message suggesting they meet for a cup of coffee.

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However, Pam Dawber picked up the call during the message and they decided to go out that same night. They have been together ever since.

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Mark Harmon revealed that he married Pam Dawber exactly one year after their first date.

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The couple had an intimate wedding ceremony in the chapel of Harvard-Westlake School, Mark Harmon's alma mater on March 21, 1987.

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