<P> The episode was written by co-executive producer Justin Spitzer , his 10th writing credit for the series . It was directed by series editor David Rogers , his 4th directing credit for the series . Beginning with this episode , Mindy Kaling was promoted to executive producer . Before this , it was speculated that she might not return to the series as a writer . The episode features guest appearance from Stephen Collins , Dee Wallace and Josh Groban as Andy 's father , mother and brother , respectively . Collins and Wallace were reported to appear on the series by Joyce Eng of TV Guide . Josh Groban was later reported to appear on the series the next day . Writer Mindy Kaling had sent Groban a message through Twitter asking if he would want to appear on the series . He responded yes with the filming week of the episode lining up with his Los Angeles concert for his Straight to You Tour . </P>
<P> The episode was written by co-executive producer Justin Spitzer , his 10th writing credit for the series . It was directed by series editor David Rogers , his 4th directing credit for the series . Beginning with this episode , Mindy Kaling was promoted to executive producer . Before this , it was speculated that she might not return to the series as a writer . The episode features guest appearance from Stephen Collins , Dee Wallace and Josh Groban as Andy 's father , mother and brother , respectively . Collins and Wallace were reported to appear on the series by Joyce Eng of TV Guide . Josh Groban was later reported to appear on the series the next day . Writer Mindy Kaling had sent Groban a message through Twitter asking if he would want to appear on the series . He responded yes with the filming week of the episode lining up with his Los Angeles concert for his Straight to You Tour . </P>
who plays andy 's dad in the office
who plays andy 's dad in the office
Stephen Collins
Stephen Collins