A lot of folks speak of friends they haven't seen in years. But when they finally get together again, they pick up as if they never have been apart. This is the case of former student Mitch and his favorite professor and counselor, Morrie. Mitch had made the usual promise to stay in touch after graduation. Instead, he became involved in his busy life, earning a graduate degree and becoming a well known sports writer. Sixteen years later, from a chance viewing of "Nightlife," Mitch learned that Morrie was dying of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis also known as Lou Gehrig's disease. This set in motion a whole new learning experience for Mitch. His reluctant first visit with Morrie turned int