Before returning to the revival, Judy Reyes opened up about how it took time for her to understand Scrubs‘ impact.

During an exclusive interview with Us Weekly at the ABC Summer Soirée on Friday, September 5, Reyes, 57, said it was “very exciting” to reprise the role of Carla, adding, “It’s where it all began for me. I took it for granted that all shows were like that and they just weren’t. I didn’t really appreciate it until we were done.”

Reyes has loved seeing the resurgence in interest for the medical sitcom.

“After COVID and the [SAG-AFTRA] strike, the show found new life with younger people. Med students love the show. I feel honored that people were so excited with the return,” she told Us. “And [they are excited[ that Turk and Carla are going strong. They’ve got a bunch of kids

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