The Amos 'n Andy Show (1951–1953)
Johnny Lee: Calhoun
Quotes
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Algonquin J. Calhoun : [Kingfish is trying to get Calhoun to help him dupe Andy] What? Do you think I is low down enough to deceive Brother Andy?
[begins hitting fist on desk]
Algonquin J. Calhoun : Do you think I is crooked enough! Do you think I is spineless enough!
[Kingfish puts $20 on the desk]
Algonquin J. Calhoun : Uh, well, just call me Jellyfish
[pockets the $20]
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Algonquin J. Calhoun : There's only two reasons a man will do something - money and glory.
George 'Kingfish' Stevens : Hmmmm... Glory.
Algonquin J. Calhoun : Yeah. Why did George Washington cross the Delaware? Glory! Why did Napoleon go to Waterloo? Glory! And why did I, when I was 12 years old, ride the rapids of the Hudson River on a log when I coulda' been killed?
George 'Kingfish' Stevens : Glory?
Algonquin J. Calhoun : Naw... just a fool kid!
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[Calhoun is delivering his closing argument in Kingfish's trial]
Algonquin J. Calhoun : Your honor, you have heard the prosecution tell you that my client is dishonest. Your honor, it's easy for him to say that because my client is a crook!
[Kingfish puts his head in his hands]