Kyle Schmid takes us back to the beginnings of Mike Franks' story on tonight's 'Monsoon' episode of "NCIS: Origins.' ...

Here, Kyle Schmid — who plays Gibbs’ irascible mentor ... And I think the one important thing is that Tish gave Mike this mustache. At the end of the episode, she shaves him down.

The 1990s-set CBS spinoff series took a trip down memory lane after a case involving the murder of a Vietnam veteran hit too close to home for Franks (Kyle Schmid). Episode 13 ... his beard into his ...

So, it’s the love of his life that gave Franks his signature look. Related: NCIS: Origins Star Kyle Schmid Puts His Mustache to Good Use “That was awesome,” Schmid tells Parade exclusively.