You can take the guy out of Scranton but you can’t take the Scranton out of the guy — just askEd Helms.During a Tuesday chat withEllen DeGeneres, the 47-year-old actor talked about his new seriesRutherford Fallsand filmTogether Together, as well as his time on the now-iconic mockumentary sitcomThe Office.On the show, Helms played Andy Bernard, a salesman at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company who was known for his frequent outbursts and tendency to want to relive his glory days at Cornell University, as part of a capella group Here Comes Treble.Andhis character’s impact isstill being felt around the world today — even among the younger crowd who might notquitebe the target audience.“I mean, it’s just weird whenmy friend’s 4-year-old is like, ‘Nard Dog!'” joked Helms, referencing Andy’s nickname on the show.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.Ed Helms as Andy Bernard onThe Office.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty"I do find it weird … the audience is getting younger and younger. People are showing this to their toddlers," Helms added.WhileThe Hangoveractor admittedThe Officeis not “R-rated,” he added, “I mean, it’s PG, right? I feel like you shouldn’t watch it till you’re, like, 10.“Regardless, Helms said he’s thankful for the impact the series has made after host DeGeneres, 63, pointed out how so many people have binge-watched it during theCOVID-19lockdown.“The staying power of that show is just mind-boggling,” he said. “People love it, and I’m so proud to be part of it. That’s all amazing. “Ed Helms onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show.Michael Rozman/Warner BrosRELATED VIDEO: How Well DoThe OfficeAlums Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey “Know"The Office?During an appearance on theTodayshow Monday, Helms said he would"of course” be open to anOfficereunion.“This is the thing: The cast ofThe Officeloves that show as much as the fans,” said the actor and musician.But sadly for fans, Helms is “not aware of anything in the works” when it comes to getting the Scranton gang back together officially.“I think, unfortunately, thatMike Schurand I having a little mini reunion on this show is maybe the extent of anOfficereunion,” he said ofRutherford Falls, whichThe Officewriter, producer and actor Schur, 45, co-created alongside Helms and Sierra Teller Ornelas.
You can take the guy out of Scranton but you can’t take the Scranton out of the guy — just askEd Helms.
During a Tuesday chat withEllen DeGeneres, the 47-year-old actor talked about his new seriesRutherford Fallsand filmTogether Together, as well as his time on the now-iconic mockumentary sitcomThe Office.
On the show, Helms played Andy Bernard, a salesman at the fictional Dunder Mifflin Paper Company who was known for his frequent outbursts and tendency to want to relive his glory days at Cornell University, as part of a capella group Here Comes Treble.
Andhis character’s impact isstill being felt around the world today — even among the younger crowd who might notquitebe the target audience.
“I mean, it’s just weird whenmy friend’s 4-year-old is like, ‘Nard Dog!'” joked Helms, referencing Andy’s nickname on the show.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human-interest stories.
Ed Helms as Andy Bernard onThe Office.Chris Haston/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty
“I do find it weird … the audience is getting younger and younger. People are showing this to their toddlers,” Helms added.
WhileThe Hangoveractor admittedThe Officeis not “R-rated,” he added, “I mean, it’s PG, right? I feel like you shouldn’t watch it till you’re, like, 10.”
Regardless, Helms said he’s thankful for the impact the series has made after host DeGeneres, 63, pointed out how so many people have binge-watched it during theCOVID-19lockdown.
“The staying power of that show is just mind-boggling,” he said. “People love it, and I’m so proud to be part of it. That’s all amazing. "
Ed Helms onThe Ellen DeGeneres Show.Michael Rozman/Warner Bros
RELATED VIDEO: How Well DoThe OfficeAlums Jenna Fischer and Angela Kinsey “Know"The Office?
During an appearance on theTodayshow Monday, Helms said he would"of course” be open to anOfficereunion.
“This is the thing: The cast ofThe Officeloves that show as much as the fans,” said the actor and musician.
But sadly for fans, Helms is “not aware of anything in the works” when it comes to getting the Scranton gang back together officially.
“I think, unfortunately, thatMike Schurand I having a little mini reunion on this show is maybe the extent of anOfficereunion,” he said ofRutherford Falls, whichThe Officewriter, producer and actor Schur, 45, co-created alongside Helms and Sierra Teller Ornelas.
source: people.com
