An analysis of the TV show *NCIS* focuses on the role of the showrunner, specifically the late Gary Glasberg. The discussion highlights how showrunners have the authority to insert specific humor, such as a "dumb blonde" joke involving a character confusing the word "deceased" for a name. This is contrasted with older shows like *Two and a Half Men*, which are described as containing dialogue that would be considered unairable by modern standards.
