Amos 'N' Andy: Vacation Show (1953)

After the Kingfish blows the entire family vacation budget, Calhoun helps him dupe Andy into believing he's paid for a cross-country camper trip, when in reality he never leaves Central Park. Season 3 Episode 3 20 Oct. 1953
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[@Themaddprof]

I fondly remember laughiing with my mother at this one. Thanks for sharing.

[@freedomisntfree2089]

The most underrated show ever. In my opinion it was just as good as I love Lucy, and the Honeymooners. Maybe even a little funnier..

[@KingofCrusher]

Dude this shit is hilarious, I agree. Honeymooners is the GOAT but this is pretty goddamn funny 70 years later which is crazy, lol.

[@knowspin]

I had a very good day today, but this was the best 25 minutes of my day, absolutely wonderful!!

[@reelblack]

So glad!

[@roseclark8592]

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[@miltonhollis703]

I've laughed for 25 minutes straight, and this must be the most happiest I've been this year...GOD all in the Amos an Andy cast...RIP the best Actors ever to come out of Hollywood....So much talent"

[@randythompson1957]

These guys are portraying well dressed businessmen with families . Working within a situation comedy. Home Improvement, The Andy Griffith Show, The Jeffersons, Good Times , and so many other shows. The cancel culture has effectively killed true comedy.

[@Hanover-ek4jy]

So true, they canceled this show in the early seventies!

[@aarondigby5054]

The cancel culture needs to be canceled.

[@beingmarilyngail8470]

Why would they trust Kingfish with money. That part is hilarious on its own. 😂😂

[@MrTrackman100]

Bring these shows back for TV reruns! Funnier than most reruns.

[@pattycannon1804]

Diahann Carroll is one of my favorite actresses I would love too see more episodes of the show Julia on this channel.

[@AustinCasey]

$400 was A LOT back then. Especially for a vacation? This is one of my favorite episodes. Lol

[@KingofCrusher]

I know right? Isn't that like $20,000 in today money? These dudes were affluent as fuck, haha.

[@jamarpayton4672]

I love when you post these old-time videos. It's very funny, it's crazy how this was in 1953 and its 2021 and still have people cracking up. I appreciate you so much for posting Amos and Andy Show.

[@reelblack]

Glad you enjoy it!

[@LeBasfondMusic]

Johnny Lee is the real star of this episode 😭. What a genius comedian

[@dree2295]

Second only to Ernestine Wade, I feel Johnny Lee was hands down the best actor on the show, one of the funniest characters of all time, and just an extremely talented person in general who never seemed to get his due. I feel his character, Calhoun, is the star of many of the episodes.

[@miltonhollis703]

@D Ree Can't argue there....I'm 77 and watched Amos an Andy back in 1955 and through the 60s, and until this day and never for got Algonquin J Calhoun one of the Best actors to ever come out of Hollywood...

[@jeffreygriffin7248]

This is hilarious! 😂😂😂😂

[@sharonw2475]

Great actors, very talented people and one of the funniest tv shows ever, I could not say who was my favorite, because I loved them all.

[@dree2295]

I cast my vote for Calhoun (Johnny Lee). He was arguably the best actor on the series.

[@miltonhollis703]

@D Ree I'm sitting here trying to make a decision!! Algonquin J Calhoun Did have the funniest expressions And a great' Great' ❤️ actor...

[@coobay4786]

​@D Ree D Ree my vote is for that tuff cookie Mama.

[@goaldenchild9006]

🔥🔥🔥Classic

[@eddiekulp1241]

Sapphire trusted Kingfish with 400 bucks?

[@daisygage7557]

This one I think is my favorite . Thank you for sharing this one .

[@TheTankdawg3]

Sapphire was the 1st, then Pam Greir, then Thelma from goodtimes they all set the standard for black women back then but Sapphire was the O.G. of it, on T.V. anyway but this show funny af kingfish a trip lmao but it always back fires on him lmao

[@joejarreau8542]

A "Doodle Bug" scooter trying to move that trailer.......too funny. Those scooters are very collectable today.

[@oohweeoohwee9222]

Sapphire is so hot to me.

[@maryreid3387]

I am so glad to have found this diamond of a show!!!@

[@agtpony]

Absolutely one of the best shows

[@AustinCasey]

"Yo head is hotter than a 96 cent toaster" 🤣

[@ChadQuick270W]

Hilarious as always! I love this show. The Kingfish just cracks me up. “Ralph Walnut Emerson” and “I declare ver bacon” ha ha! Malapropisms galore. Thanks so much for sharing this with us 👍

[@marylhuggins7292]

We had a hard time getting to where we are :today. NICE CLEAN FAMILY SHOWS. I AM 82 years old. TODAY IS A DIFFERENT KIND

[@aarondigby5054]

​@Mary L Huggins all they talk about today on sitcom TV is hypersexualized, queer narratives and pure foolishness,

[@aarondigby5054]

​@Mary L Huggins all they talk about today on sitcom TV is hypersexualized, queer narratives and pure foolishness,

[@aarondigby5054]

​@Mary L Huggins all they talk about today on sitcom TV is hypersexualized, queer narratives and pur foolishness

[@aarondigby5054]

​@Mary L Huggins all they talk about today on sitcom TV is hypersexualized, queer narratives and pur foolishness

[@jaysrandomnesschannel]

Should have been named The Kingfish & Andy Show 😂😂

[@oddis-he4853]

🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@rekorowell2460]

Too funny, I was a little slow at 1st, when she had him look out the window but whe it hit me, ahh hell she taking the car, lol. He always get screwed in the end. Thanks for posting.

[@fob1xxl]

Too bad this is looked upon like a failure with those that only see it as racist.

[@elysilk4538]

ANDY: Is that a broken water fountain here in Yellowstone? KINGFISH; Why no, Andy. That there is the famous geyser, Old Facefull.

[@HERBYWALLACE3]

One of my favorites

[@adilla121783]

REEL life MATTERS , Thank you for this classic

[@richfrazier8756]

How'd they move the trailer from the street to the alley?

[@carlo1132]

If you like Kingfish, you might like Del Boy from Only Fools and Horses, both are scammers, both are funny, and both butcher words and phrases for big laughs!

[@joeyhernandez2050]

It's about time more people are defending this classic show.I grew up with Amos n Andy in the 1950s.The way they were taken off television was shocking and disgraceful. All the actors lives were ruined. What was done to Amos n Andy is still being done today.

[@b0nnierolek642]

Love the old classics

[@eugenehorner3722]

Kingfish is one of the best.

[@edmercer1459]

What a GREAT show!!!! THANKS FOR POSTING!! LMAO!!!

[@JamesPolizzi-q9e]

Why this was considered demeaning but Sanford & sons ok was beyond me. Those actors were FUNNY

[@marcellneville3430]

I remember when they came on tv. Entertaining.

[@sindybaugh1764]

The roasted oboe disconcertingly decide because adult proximately harm amongst a adventurous school. uneven, amusing gum

[@rubywlee3831]

Vauldville comedy

[@JAMESPATTERSON-mk9sr]

They should rented that trailer that L Ball and D Arnaz had in that movie for their vacation .

[@lisawalls1007]

BLESSED EVENING STAY SAFE

[@JohnDoe-wb4iv]

Nahooda

[@broadwaybiz211]

Awesome 👌

[@ayeshafenner7180]

some friend.

[@garyrichmond7857]

King fish mess with a wrong Indian woman lol

[@CalvinMorris-cf8jk]

Amos n Andy kick butt.

[@marcellneville3430]

A junker..lol lol

[@charlesrogers5603]

Pp

[@bromisovalum8417]

I love this show. I think it is because black folks are more expressive.

[@yukyukyuk1335]

They're more endearing, that's for sure.

[@howardfox1408]

The tangled web we weave.

[@rockgodoftheuniverse]

LOVE THIS show. Some of the best REAL comedy. Got a bunch on DVD.

[@KingofCrusher]

Love this show, so funny. 50's sitcoms are so awesome.

[@kate56966]

I’ll confess my love for Johnny Lee.

[@yukyukyuk1335]

Johnny Lee is real cute, but I'll confess my love for Andy Brown.