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]

Scattering Dad
Written byJoan Tewkesbury
Barbara Bosson
Directed byJoan Tewkesbury
StarringOlympia Dukakis
Andy Griffith
Music byMichel Colombier
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
Executive producersBarbara Bosson
Karen Danaher-Dorr
David R. Ginsburg
ProducerAnthony Santa Croce
CinematographyDennis C. Lewiston
EditorRobert P. Seppey
Running time97 minutes
Production companiesBarbara Bosson Productions
Citadel Entertainment
Original release
NetworkCBS
ReleaseJanuary 4, 1998 (1998-01-04)

Premise

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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

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References

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