In a memorable scene from the NBC sitcom “The Office,” Andy, played by Ed Helms, turns to the camera and says, “I wish there were a way to know you were in the good ole days, before you’ve left them.”
I don’t bring this up because of Helms’ not-insignificant resemblance to Eli Drinkwitz. I don’t bring it up with the same wistful emotion that Helms conjures up in the scene, just a touch of teary-eyed nostalgia in his line reading that is perfect for a senior day football game.
As we say goodbye to Brady Cook, Kristian Williams, Theo Wease, Johnny Walker Jr, Luther Burden III, and many others, this feels like the end of the good ole days.