Amos & Andy - Windfall

Summary

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Podcast Summary: Harold's Old Time Radio

Episode: Amos & Andy - Windfall

Date: March 28, 2026
Special Guest: Ethel Waters

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Overview

This episode of Amos & Andy—a classic from the golden age of radio—centers around an unexpected windfall when Andy Brown finds a lost $1,000 bill. The comedy unfolds as Andy, guided by advice (both good and bad) from friends Amos and Kingfish, grapples with his newfound riches and the moral, practical, and social dilemmas it brings. Movie star Ethel Waters makes a lively guest appearance, adding extra sparkle and laughs to Andy’s high-rolling misadventures.

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Key Discussion Points & Insights

1. The Lost $1,000 Bill (00:36 – 02:30)

• The story opens on a train, with wealthy men discussing a $1,000 bill lost during a bet.
• Andy and Amos, beneath the railway, jokingly discover what they believe to be stage money, only to realize it's real cash.
• Quote (Andy Brown, 03:08): "Look at this, Lytan. $1,000 greenback. Boy, they sure make that stage money look real these days, don't they?"

2. Moral Quandary: Keeping vs. Returning the Money (03:44 – 05:32)

• Amos encourages Andy to place a "lost and found" ad, insisting it's the right thing.
• Kingfish humorously lists the financial risks of trying to find the rightful owner.
• Quote (Kingfish, 04:50): "Now wait a minute. On top of that, this man is liable to claim that when he lost the thousand dollar bill, it was in a genuine leather wallet. And he wants you to pay for that too."

3. Enjoying the Windfall (06:12 – 07:54)

• Andy attempts to open a bank account and starts "living high," dreaming of fancy hotels, a valet, and enriching his lifestyle.
• Amos, still struggling, expresses his wish to fix his taxi, underscoring the contrast in fortunes.
• Quote (Andy Brown, 06:48): "I'm going over and slap it right in the bank now and get me one of them checkbooks. Then I'm gonna move into a big suite at a hotel."

4. Andy Goes High Class (09:11 – 14:40)

• Andy checks into a suite, hires a valet (Jeffries), and delights in newfound luxury. Kingfish pokes fun at Andy’s extravagance, but Andy remains undeterred.
• The comedic highlight: Andy asks his valet to remove his shoes—only to discover he isn’t wearing any.
• Quote (Andy Brown, 11:08): "Oh. Oh, yeah. Well, in that case you can take off my sock. You can remove my hoses."

5. A Night on the Town with Ethel Waters (15:05 – 21:40)

• Andy dines out with movie star Ethel Waters, showing off at the club.
• The situation escalates hilariously as Ethel invites half the restaurant to join, running up a massive bill Andy can’t cover.
• Quote (Andy Brown, 19:52): "[Struggling to get a word in]—My name is Brown."
• Ethel Waters sparkles with wit and even sings (“Salad in the Sky”) at her friends’ request.
• Memorable Moment: Ethel offers to pay, but slyly ensures the huge check goes to Andy.

6. The Fallout: Easy Come, Easy Go (21:54 – 25:34)

• Andy’s bank calls to inform him his account is overdrawn; the windfall’s gone.
• Kingfish laments Andy’s lack of prudence but sees humor in the situation.
• Despite his losses, Andy reveals he spent the last on fixing Amos’s beloved cab, displaying loyalty and generosity.
• Quote (Andy Brown, 24:36): "Yes, sir. All repaired and painted up for you. But Andy is all paid for too, Amos. From me to you, with love."
• Amos is genuinely moved by Andy’s gesture, highlighting the strength of their friendship.

7. Back to Reality – Tying up Loose Ends (25:44 – 27:11)

• The episode circles back to the wealthy men on the train, one still unaware his lost bill ended up restoring a friend’s livelihood.
• Amos, now equipped with his shiny cab, serendipitously gives a ride to the original owner—but the truth of the windfall remains Andy’s secret.
• Quote (Amos, 26:22): "Yeah, I'll say I was lucky. And a lucky thing happened to this friend of mine too."

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Notable Quotes & Moments (with Timestamps)

• Andy on new money (03:08): "Boy, they sure make that stage money look real these days, don't they?"
• Kingfish’s economist act (04:50): "Now wait a minute...wants you to pay for [the wallet] too."
• Andy lists plans (06:48): "I'm going over and slap it right in the bank now...then I'm gonna move into a big suite at a hotel."
• Valet confusion (11:08): "Oh. Oh, yeah. Well, in that case you can take off my sock. You can remove my hoses."
• Ethel takes over the dinner (19:05): "Call them all over here and have dinner with us...waiter make that order. Eight more double thick steaks for two, please."
• Bank balance revelation (22:41): "Mr. Brown, we find that your account is overdrawn." – Fred, Assistant Manager
• Andy's generosity (24:36): "But Andy is all paid for too, Amos. From me to you, with love."
• Ethel’s playful slight (21:28): "Oh, you don't mind if we run along, do you? I do want to thank you for a lovely dinner and for inviting all my friends. And I hope to see you again sometime, Mr. What was the name?"

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Timestamps for Key Segments

• Discovery of the money: 02:30–03:44
• Debating what to do: 03:44–05:32
• Andy dreams big: 06:12–07:54
• Hotel escapades and valet hiring: 09:11–14:40
• The night out with Ethel Waters: 15:05–21:40
• Aftermath and generosity: 21:54–25:34
• Poignant ending and secret return to the original owner: 25:44–27:11

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Episode Tone & Takeaways

The tone is classic Amos & Andy—good-natured, lively, full of humor and warmth. Andy’s high-spirited antics provide laughs, but at heart, the show is about friendship, making the right choices, and sometimes losing money for a good cause. The camaraderie among Amos, Andy, and Kingfish is genuine. Special guest Ethel Waters brings flair and a musical interlude, showcasing the period's vaudeville style.

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Conclusion

"Windfall" is a lighthearted, poignant look at what happens when fortune unexpectedly smiles, and how generosity and friendship trump even the largest of banknotes. With its swift dialogue, comic misunderstandings, and a splash of showbiz glam, this episode stands as a nostalgic gem from radio’s golden era.

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Transcript

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[Narrator / Announcer]

Good evening, ladies and gentlemen. Here is the Amos and Andy show with their guest tonight, Ms. Ethel Water. Our story tonight opens on a train coming down from Albany right now. The train has just left Yonkers and is approaching the outskirts of New York City. Two wealthy men in the club car are talking about an experience one of them had two weeks ago on this same train.

[Austin]

So Armstrong wanted to bet me that Consolidated Cable wouldn't hit 47 this year.

[Andy Brown]

You bet him? I'll say I bet him.

[Austin]

I bet him $1,000. That's when I pulled out the thousand dollar bill and was going to hand it to Lawrence so he could hold the stakes.

[Andy Brown]

You really carry big ones, don't you?

[Austin]

Oh, well, that's another story. I got it on a real estate deal. Anyway, we were standing on the observation platform and I pulled out this thousand dollar bill. And just as I was going to hand it to Lawrence, a gust of wind came along and blew it right

[Andy Brown]

out of my hand. Oh, gee, that's really an awful thing to happen. It had happened right around here, huh?

[Austin]

No, it was a little further down somewhere before we pulled into the 125th street station. Happened so fast I couldn't remember the spot.

[Andy Brown]

Well, I guarantee that whoever found it needed a lot more than you do.

[Austin]

Yeah, I guess you're right there. But I tell you, Willard, I'd love to have seen the face on the person who picked it up. I'd have loved to have followed him further to see what he did with the money.

[Andy Brown]

I'll bet somebody's life's changed all of a sudden, huh?

[Austin]

You know, I'd give anything to know what happened to that thousand dollar bill. The last time I saw it, it was fluttering down to the street.

[Andy Brown]

And that's the way I feel. You know, Lightning, every time I walk under these railroad tracks here, I kind of get the traveling bug.

[Amos]

Yowza. Traveling sure is nice, all right. My wife's cousin is a Pullman porter.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, well, the way traveling is today. A Pullman porter is about the only one show of a reservation to go somewhere.

[Amos]

You know, a Puma Polar can travel free.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, well, the trouble is though, you gotta make up them beds and I don't like housework.

[Amos]

Them Pullman porters really keep going.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah. Hey, wait a minute, wait a minute.

[Amos]

What you picking up there, Msanda?

[Andy Brown]

Look at this, Lytan. $1,000 greenback. Boy, they sure make that stage money look real these days, don't they?

[Amos]

Yeah, that sure will is a good imitation all right. Look, Ms. Anna, they even got them little silk threads in the paper that the money is printed on.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah. Hey, Lightning, wait a minute. Silk threads. And this has got a number on it too. I'll bet you this is real money.

[Amos]

Well, just like I say, Andy, this friend of mine says that this is a real thousand dollar bill.

[Kingfish]

I tell you, brother Andrew, you making a big mistake if you put an ad in the newspaper.

[Andy Brown]

I is, huh?

[Amos]

Oh, Kingfish, what is you talking about? It's the only right thing for Andy to do is to put an ad in the Lost and found column and at least try to find a person that lost the money. Then his conscience is clear and he ain't gonna get no trouble.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, I gotta agree with Amos on that.

[Kingfish]

Well, now, wait a minute. Amos ain't restricted all the facts. I was thinking of you. Pardon the dear.

[Andy Brown]

You is, huh?

[Kingfish]

Yeah. Now suppose. Suppose you put ad in the paper, cost you about $8. Then the man come claim the money and then he refuses to pay for the ad and you was out $8.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, I never thought of that.

[Kingfish]

Yeah, I'll even go further than that. Andy, how long ago did the man lose the money?

[Andy Brown]

I don't know.

[Kingfish]

Course you don't know. Maybe he lost it a month ago, maybe two months ago. He might want to charge you interest for the time it's been gone. Yeah,

[Andy Brown]

what about that, Amos?

[Amos]

Oh, listen, Andy.

[Kingfish]

Now wait a minute. On top of that, this man is liable to claim that when he lost the thousand dollar bill, it was in a genuine leather wallet. And he wants you to pay for that too. That's what he do.

[Andy Brown]

You know, he is without a doubt the cheapest guy in the whole world.

[Amos]

Oh, Andy, listen, don't pay no attention to the Kingfish. Why don't you take my advice and put an ad in the newspaper?

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, Amos, you was right.

[Kingfish]

All right then, boys, if that's the way you want to act, I'll go along with you and show you eyes a good sport.

[Andy Brown]

That's the spirit, Kingfish.

[Kingfish]

Yeah. I'll even help you with putting the ad in the paper. The truth is, I know just the paper you ought to put the ad in. And I think they'll give you a cheaper rate.

[Andy Brown]

What paper is that?

[Kingfish]

The Weekly Clarion in Butte, Montana.

[Andy Brown]

Well, Amos, I done had my ad in one of the local papers for four days now and I never got no answer, not even no phony ones.

[Amos]

Well, at least you try to find out who lost it, Andy. And after all, I can't go around and expect you to go around asking everybody in New York about the thing too. I know that.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, I ain't gonna ask nobody nothing, believe me.

[Amos]

Well, I would say now that the money belongs to you.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, sure, now it's legal. Amos, I. As a rich man, I know I'd make good someday.

[Amos]

Well, now, a thousand dollars sure is a lot of money. And if I was you, Andy, for once I would start a bank account and stick that money in the bank.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, and start drawing checks on it, huh?

[Amos]

No, no, I mean save it.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, yeah, but that's only the principal. I ain't gonna have nothing to worry about when the interest starts compounding up on me. That 2 off 10 net 60 with a semiannual in there and everything.

[Amos]

Well, that's your money, ain't it?

[Andy Brown]

Yeah. I'm going over and slap it right in the bank now and get me one of them checkbooks. Then I'm gonna move into a big suite at a hotel. I'm gonna hire me a valet and begin living by 2:30. You wanna walk over there with me, Amos?

[Amos]

No, Andy, I pretty busy right now. The place where I worked is closed down for a few weeks for retooling the factory. They're changing the machinery in there and I was going to try to get my taxicab fixed.

[Andy Brown]

What's the matter with it?

[Amos]

Oh, it just needs a lot of repair and I can't afford it. Needs painting, a lot of stuff. I gonna try to work it though, so I can get the man at the garage to fix it for me if I can.

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[Andy Brown]

Yeah, well, see you later then, son. High Living Brown is going over and start living.

[Kingfish]

Brother Andrew, there certainly is a good looking suite you got here at the hotel, but I don't see the reason for the whole thing.

[Andy Brown]

Listen, King Fish, all of my life I done wanted to be a little high class. And now I gonna be it. I'm gonna have breakfast in bed, I gonna have lunch in bed. Well, even if I was up in the morning, I'm gonna get back in bed just to have lunch there. Well then, wait a minute. Excuse me, Kingfisher. Hello.

[Austin]

Your valet is in the lobby here, Mr. Brown.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, well, have him come right up. The valet I done hired is on his way up. Kingfish Valet? Yeah.

[Kingfish]

Now there's another thing, Andy. What do you want with a valet

[Andy Brown]

to wait on me to press my pants?

[Amos]

Wait a minute, wait a minute.

[Andy Brown]

To press your pants?

[Kingfish]

All your life you've been putting them under the mattress just like everybody else. Now you won't be different.

[Andy Brown]

Huh? Well, I ain't putting my pants under the mattress no more. I is getting tired of them looking like a waffle, I'll tell you that right now.

[Kingfish]

Look, Andy, if you was gotta be high class, you can always send your pants down to the tailor shop to be pressed in the basement.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, but who is gonna put on my shoes and hold my coat and fill the bathtub for me?

[Kingfish]

Oh, pardon me, your highness. I didn't think of that.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, no. Listen, Kingfish, I can't figure out why it is that you and everybody else don't want me to spend my money.

[Kingfish]

And if I was you.

[Andy Brown]

Wait a minute. There's my valet. Oh, now the high class stuff starts. Come in. Oh, hello, Jeffries.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

How do, Ms. Brown?

[Andy Brown]

I glad to see you was on time, Jeffries. Your job and salary starts as of now.

[Kingfish]

Well, and I'll see you later then.

[Andy Brown]

Just a minute, Mr. Stevens. And I'll be very glad to say goodbye to you, Jeffries.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Yes, sir.

[Andy Brown]

Of course we'll get to the bathtub stuff later, but right now you can take my shoes off.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Certainly. Pardon me, sir, but you don't have your shoes on.

[Andy Brown]

Oh. Oh, yeah. Well, in that case you can take off my sock. You can remove my hoses.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Yes, sir.

[Andy Brown]

Get a load of this, Kingfish.

[Kingfish]

Yeah, I think I'll be running along, your highness.

[Andy Brown]

Okay, Kingfisher.

[Kingfish]

And if you ever come down to earth sometime, look me up.

[Andy Brown]

Toodle do, Mr. Stevens.

[Kingfish]

Toodles to you.

[Andy Brown]

Now, Jeffries, I think the first thing to do is kind of figure out your duties here.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Well, I'll try to do everything to the best of my ability, sir.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, well, that's what I was paying you for.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

However, Mr. Brown, if there's anything about my duties that I don't understand, I won't hesitate to ask you.

[Andy Brown]

Well, I don't want you to be bothering me with too many questions. If there's anything you don't understand, why, just keep on valeting around here the best you can.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Yes, sir.

[Andy Brown]

Cause you see, I gonna be pretty busy around you taking baths and all that kind of stuff.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Well, there's one thing, sir, that. Shall I answer it, Sir?

[Andy Brown]

Yes, you two.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Mr. Brown. Sweet.

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

I wanna speak to Andy.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

I'll see if Mr. Brown is in. Who's calling, please?

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

This year is Frederick Montgomery Gwendale.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Just a moment, please. I'll see if Mr. Brown is in. Is Mr. Gwendell on the phone? Mr. Brown?

[Andy Brown]

Okay, I'll take it. And Jeffries.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Yes, sir.

[Andy Brown]

When you answers the phone, Instead of saying Mr. Brown's suite, say Mr. Brown's three room suite.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Yes, sir.

[Andy Brown]

Hello, Fred? That was my valet.

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

Yeah, I done hear that. You done go on high class. Say, Andy, remember I told you that after my interview with Ethel Waters, the moving picture star tomorrow night I was going to take out the dinner and the night spots after.

[Andy Brown]

Oh yeah, I remember that.

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

Yeah, well, I tied up. And since I hear that you is now a playboy, and since you done come into that thousand dollar bill, how about you take note instead of me?

[Andy Brown]

Oh, that's for me. Hold the phone, Jeffries.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Yes, sir.

[Andy Brown]

The master is going out with a movie star. Stand by for some high class stuff.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Pardon me, Mr. Brown. Where do you keep your evening clothes?

[Andy Brown]

What? Evening clothes? Oh, I mean, I'll explain that to you later.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Yes, sir. I presume you will wear a white tie.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, wait a minute.

[Kingfish]

Hello, Fred.

[Andy Brown]

Is she gonna wear a white tie?

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

Well, she ain't gonna wear a white tie, but might be a good idea for you to wrap one around your neck.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, yeah, well, I'll do that. Count on me. I'll be dressed within an inch of her life.

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

Oh, that's great, Andy.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, I'll have everybody saying, make way for Andrew H. Brown.

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

Okay, I'll call you and give you all the arrangements about where to meet and everything.

[Andy Brown]

Okay, Fred.

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

So long.

[Andy Brown]

Goodbye.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Well, Mr. Brown, I suppose you want your evening clothes pressed and laid out.

[Andy Brown]

Well, I'll tell you about that, Jefferies. Two days ago, it seems that a pipe done busted in the closet of my country apartment. Yes, sir, the closet got all flooded and I done got flooded right smack out of my wardrobe.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Yes, sir, those things do happen.

[Andy Brown]

They do. I mean, do they? I mean. Anyway, what I want you to do. Now, Jeffrey, you were just about my size. I want you to go out and get me a complete new batch of clothes for high class going out, including a gold headed cane and a solid gold cigarette case.

[Ethel Waters]

Double thinking.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Well, high living. Andy is all dolled up for his date with Ethel Waters. Right now, the two of them are riding along in a taxicab.

[Andy Brown]

Well, here he is, Ms. Waters.

[Ethel Waters]

So this is the Hotshot club.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, this is it. How much is the fare, driver?

[Narrator / Announcer]

The meter reads 85 cents, sir.

[Andy Brown]

All right. Here's a dollar, my good man. Keep the change and buy yourself a yacht.

[Ethel Waters]

I suppose you come here quite often.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, sure. I practically lives in the place. I is a big man here. Playboy Brown, they calls me. We goes right in here.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Oh, good evening, Ms.

[Ethel Waters]

Waters. Oh, good evening. Glad to see you, Captain.

[Andy Brown]

My name is Brown.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Walk right in, Miss Waters. The check room is on the left.

[Andy Brown]

Thank you.

[Ethel Waters]

Check your things over here, please. Oh, Ms. Waters, can I take you around? No, thanks. I think I'll keep my wrap with me. Okay, Ms. Wa.

[Andy Brown]

My name is Brown. You can. You can take my stuff. Here you is. There's my gold headed cane and. Oh, excuse me while I take my solid gold cigarette case out my overcoat pocket. I got it.

[Ethel Waters]

This is a charming place. Certainly it's done up elegant.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, I knowed you'd like It. I got a good table, all reserved. I better check on it, too. Oh, how do you do, Ms.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Waters?

[Ethel Waters]

Hello there, and how are you?

[Andy Brown]

My name is Brown. I got a table reserved here.

[Narrator / Announcer]

Straightight ahead, please, Ms. Waters. The captain will take care.

[Ethel Waters]

Say, they got some crowd in here.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, they sure is, ain't they?

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Do you have a reservation, sir?

[Andy Brown]

Oh, yeah, yeah. I got a reservation under the name of.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

How do you do, Ms.

[Andy Brown]

Waters?

[Jeffries (Valet)]

I didn't see you with a head turned there.

[Andy Brown]

I got a reservation under the name of.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Just a minute. Oh, Miss Waters, you won't need a reservation.

[Andy Brown]

My name is Brown.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Right this way, please.

[Ethel Waters]

Yeah. I wonder who that awful mess is with me.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, yeah, yeah. Ms. Waters. Yeah, there sure is a big crowd here.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Right here, Ms. Waters.

[Ethel Waters]

Thank you very much.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, I'll sit over here. Well, you know, Ms. Waters, talking about Hollywood like we was, I was thinking about going out there myself. How is the social life?

[Ethel Waters]

Well, now you know what Hollywood is.

[Andy Brown]

What's that?

[Ethel Waters]

Hollywood.

[Andy Brown]

You don't mean to tell me it's just one round of parties day and night, huh?

[Ethel Waters]

Well, I only go to parties at night because in the daytime I'm on the movie set making pictures.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, well, you know, I've been kind of toying with the idea of going in the moving picture business out there myself. The only thing is, I ain't been able to make up my mind yet whether I wants to finance the pictures or just act in them.

[Ethel Waters]

Oh, are you an actor?

[Andy Brown]

Oh, yeah, sure. I thought that I might act and finance both, but the only trouble is I had such a high salaried actor that I couldn't afford to pay myself.

[Ethel Waters]

Oh. Oh, yes, I see.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Pardon me, Ms. Wallace, do you care to order?

[Ethel Waters]

Yes, I think that would be a grand idea.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, well, while you're taking Ms. Waters, I might as well get my order in, too.

[Ethel Waters]

What do you have tonight that's special, Captain?

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Well, our steaks are very, very good.

[Ethel Waters]

Steak that would just hit the spot with me.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

May I suggest that? The thick tenderloin steak for two.

[Ethel Waters]

All that would suit me fine.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, write that down. Double thick tenderloin steak for two.

[Ethel Waters]

And what are you going to have?

[Andy Brown]

Bring me the same, I guess.

[Kingfish]

Very good.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

I'll bring you some nice vegetables, too. Just leave it to me.

[Ethel Waters]

Why, Ethel, darling, when did you get to New York? Florence, this is a surprise. Sit down.

[Andy Brown]

My name is Brown.

[Ethel Waters]

Ethel, you're looking wonderful. Well, you're pretty stunned yourself in that situation. Sequins gown you got on is gorgeous. Who are you here With Florence. Oh, we just come in, isn't it? And Fritzi and Dorothy, you know, the whole crowd. Well, call them all over here and have dinner with us. Oh, wonderful. Hey, gang, look who's here. Come on over. Well, I didn't expect to see you here. When did you get in? Oh, come on, sit down, all of you. We can all sit at this table. We'll get some extra chair and I'll order for all of you. How about having one? But we're having double thick tenderloin steaks for two. Oh, that would be perfect. A waiter make that order. Eight more double thick steaks for two, please.

[Andy Brown]

My name is brown.

[Amos]

Say, that circle was a wonderful.

[Ethel Waters]

Oh, Essel, listen. Artists are playing your song. Salad in the Sky. Sing it, Esso. Oh, Florence, not tonight, please.

[Amos]

Oh, come on.

[Ethel Waters]

Here goes. And that is why my heart is lion high,

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

mister.

[Ethel Waters]

Cause I know we'll have a cabin in the sky. And that will have to hold you.

[Andy Brown]

Ethel, we all going up to my house. Why don't you come along with us?

[Ethel Waters]

Well, that sounds good to me.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, how about to check for dinner here?

[Ethel Waters]

Oh, no, no, wait a minute. You're my guest. I'll join you folks in the front door in just a moment. Say, waiter, bring my escort the check, please. Okay.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

Ms. Wallace?

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, I have it right here, sir. Yeah, thanks. Let's see now. That's $12.

[Jeffries (Valet)]

No, no, that's $120.

[Andy Brown]

Oh. Oh, yeah, I ain't got my glasses. Yeah.

[Ethel Waters]

Oh, you don't mind if we run along, do you? I do want to thank you for a lovely dinner and for inviting all my friends. And I hope to see you again sometime, Mr. What was the name?

[Andy Brown]

Brown.

[Kingfish]

So you had a big time last night, huh, Andrew?

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, big time. I done went out with a movie star and lots of other people. All big time.

[Kingfish]

Oh, that's great. Glad to hear it. Cause I know that you wanted to go out and put on the dog and all that stuff.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, well, the only thing is. Well, not that it's worrying me or nothing.

[Kingfish]

I know you ain't worried. Cause you the type of man now that ain't worried about nothing.

[Andy Brown]

No, I don't worry about that.

[Kingfish]

Oh, when you loaded, you ain't never worried.

[Amos]

I know that.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah. But wait a minute, though. I think that I spent a little too much money. Hmm.

[Kingfish]

Yeah, well, when you got a checkbook, you kind of lose control, I guess.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah. Yeah, but I was gonna take your advice, Kingfish, and leave the rest of it where it is. And let it draw interest.

[Kingfish]

Yeah, that's a good idea.

[Andy Brown]

Wait a minute. Hello, Mr. Andrew Brown, please. Speaking.

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

This is the assistant manager over at the Harlem Bank. Mr. Brown, we find that your account is overdrawn.

[Amos]

$18.

[Andy Brown]

What's that? That's right.

[Fred (Assistant Manager)]

And we must ask that you take

[Andy Brown]

care of this today. Yes. Overdrawed $18, huh? Yes, sir. Goodbye, sir.

[Kingfish]

Well, Andy, the whole thousand dollars is all gone, huh?

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, and $18 besides.

[Kingfish]

Yeah, really sorry to hear that. If you'd bought war bonds with it, why, you'd have still had it. Plus.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, well, I guess I kind of overwrit myself with them checks. There. You see, I never had no money before. Never seen it get away so fast. Say, Kingfish, I wonder if you'd do me a favor.

[Kingfish]

Oh, sure. And I'd do anything again to help you.

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, Would you stop by my hotel and get my gold headed cane and my gold cigarette lighter? Then stop over at Honest Joe's and see if you can get at least $18 on them. Oh, come in, Amos. Come in.

[Amos]

Yeah, I got you a phone call and saying that you wanted to see me here at the office about something. Reporting. What's wrong?

[Andy Brown]

Nothing wrong. Just want you to come out in the back alley with me for a second look.

[Amos]

And the eyes in a big hurry. I tell you the truth. I got appointment to see a man about a job. You see, I ain't been doing so good since my taxicab is laid up. So if you could just tell me now what you want, why, maybe I could take care of it and then get going a little quicker. You know what I mean?

[Andy Brown]

Yeah, well, it ain't gonna take but a second, Amos. Come on back here in the alley.

[Amos]

Well, all right, I'll come back there with you. Tell me though, Andy.

[Andy Brown]

Well, Amos, there it is.

[Amos]

What is it, Andy? Is that my cab?

[Andy Brown]

Yes, sir. All repaired and painted up for you. But Andy is all paid for too, Amos. From me to you, with love.

[Amos]

Oh, gee, I hardly recognize it. Andy, it looks so good. Oh, it's just the right color. Oh, they took the dents out of the fenders too. Oh, look at. Oh, Andy, this is the nicest thing that done ever happened to me.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, that's all right.

[Amos]

Oh, but the money. That must. Of course, you ain't had no business spending that much.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, Amos, I got a lot of money. I. Well, I just talked to my banker on the phone. He called me too. I didn't call him. They like me over there. Why, talking about $18 like it's nothing tall. Oh, sure, I can afford a thing like this easy.

[Amos]

Well, Andy, gee, I can't get over it. It was wonderful thing for you to do. I so excited about it that I go in right out today and start working.

[Andy Brown]

Okay. Good luck to you, son.

[Austin]

And I still say, Willard, that I wouldn't think so much about losing the money if I could just know what happened to that thousand dollar bill.

[Andy Brown]

Well, I guess you'll just have to keep on wondering. Yeah, I guess so.

[Austin]

Say, I'm going over to 86 and Park. Can I drop you off?

[Andy Brown]

No, no thanks. I go over the west side. Well, Austin, I'll see you during the week.

[Austin]

Yeah, yeah, maybe we'll have lunch together. So long. Oh, taxi. 86 and park, please.

[Amos]

Yasser.

[Austin]

Nice looking cab you have here. New paint job, isn't it, Yasser?

[Amos]

It's just been fixed up. A friend of mine had it done for me.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, well, you're lucky.

[Amos]

Yeah, I'll say I was lucky. And a lucky thing happened to this friend of mine too.

[Andy Brown]

Oh, that's all?

[Amos]

Yeah. So you see, this friend, a fella by the name of Andy was walking along the street one day right under the railroad tracks in Harlem and oh, gee, did you see that car cut right in front of me.

[Austin]

Then it was a pretty close shave. I don't think you better talk and drive at the same time.

[Amos]

Yes, I guess you're right.

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