Wacky Wednesday Comedy Showcase: Squirting Grapefruit on Candid Camera Gold in 1962

Candid Camera was a popular and long-running American hidden camera reality television series. Versions of the show appeared on television from 1948 until 2014. Originally created and produced by Allen Funt, it often featured practical jokes, and initially began on radio as The Candid Microphone on June 28, 1947. 

The show involved concealed cameras filming ordinary people being confronted with unusual situations, sometimes involving trick props, such as a desk with drawers that pop open when one is closed or a car with a hidden extra gas tank. When the joke was revealed, victims were told the show's catchphrase, "Smile, you're on Candid Camera." The catchphrase became a song with music and lyrics by Sid Ramin.

Today we're sharing a classic episode from 1962 in which members of the Candid Camera crew visited a diner and started eating a particularly juicy grapefruit. Watch as individuals react to an unexpected shower of juice, displaying a range of reactions. Some skillfully dodge the spray, while others are less fortunate. 

Enjoy!