In this unforgettable Carol Burnett Show sketch, Tim Conway proves he doesn’t need props, setups, or punchlines — just one perfectly timed word, delivered with that mischievous grin and pause that stops the room. Harvey Korman tries desperately to stay composed, burying his face, shaking, even begging for mercy, but Conway’s timing is unstoppable. The audience roars, Carol loses it off-camera, and television history unfolds live. It’s pure, unfiltered comedy: one man, one word, and an entire studio collapsing with laughter, leaving viewers clutching their sides and gasping for air. Comedy doesn’t get more legendary than this.
TV Chaos Turned Comedy Gold: Tim Conway Goes Off-Script on The Carol Burnett Show, Panics the Cast, and Creates One of Television’s Funniest, Most Iconic Moments Ever