Scattering Dad

Scattering Dad
Written by	Joan Tewkesbury Barbara Bosson
Directed by	Joan Tewkesbury
Starring	Olympia Dukakis Andy Griffith
Music by	Michel Colombier
Country of origin	United States
Original language	English
Production
Executive producers	Barbara Bosson Karen Danaher-Dorr David R. Ginsburg
Producer	Anthony Santa Croce
Cinematography	Dennis C. Lewiston
Editor	Robert P. Seppey
Running time	97 minutes
Production companies	Barbara Bosson Productions Citadel Entertainment
Original release
Network	CBS
Release	January 4, 1998 (1998-01-04)

Scattering Dad is a 1998 American made-for-television drama film directed by Joan Tewkesbury and starring Olympia Dukakis and Andy Griffith. It aired on CBS on January 4, 1998. ^[1]

Premise

An agoraphobic woman who hasn't left her home in 20 years receives a visit from the spirit of her deceased husband who reminds her of a promise she made to scatter his ashes at his favorite vacation spot. With her daughters unavailable, she sets off to fulfill the promise herself.

Cast

• Olympia Dukakis as Dotty
• Lucinda Jenney as Molly
• Michelle Burke as Taylor
• August Schellenberg as Fierce Crow
• Andy Griffith as Hiram
• Jo Harvey Allen as Reva
• Elaine Miles as Elaine

References

1. TV Guide. January 3-9, 1998. pg. 87