Can Andy Griffith engineer a "Mayberry Miracle" for Barack Obama?

The legendary TV actor has long been known to lend his name to North Carolina Democratic candidates, most notably helping turn the tide for Gov. Mike Easley in 2000. 

This year, he's reprising his role as Sheriff Taylor for a Web video on "Funny or Die," a humor site run by comedian Will Ferrell.

In the video, director Ron Howard shaves his beard and puts on a hairpiece and a striped T-shirt to play Opie, asking Griffith about the upcoming election. 

Opie: Pa, why are people so set on staying on the same road that's been messing us up for so long?

Andy: Well, Ope, people are funny. Sometimes change scares them and they'd rather keep doing the same ol' thing that's been messing them up than change to the thing that can help them.

Opie: Like the time I wanted to fish for lake trout using peanut butter and jelly as bait?  

Howard then says he hopes to "vote for somebody as good as Mr. Obama" when he grows up.

"If you stay healthy and strong, avoid any felonies, stay away from the butterfly ballot, I'll bet you'll get a chance," Griffith replies.