Andy Griffith actually died in 1997 in a freak tsunami that struck Maneto that year. It was probably a mercy-killing given the fact that he had not eaten or spoken rationally since the death of Otis, his well-known yet seldom spoke of lover. The commerical that they are showing was actually made with RoboAndy, an android made from high tech gadgets and what was found after the disaster. Bev, although usually frightened of machines and speaking, did agree after several threats to be filmed walking beside the robot. She calmed after she was assured that it was done with "good" magic. At least, that's what I heard....VOTE GOP or die!!McCain 08 !!