There’s comedy, and then there’s “Tim Conway on The Carol Burnett Show” kind of comedy. Now imagine combining that with animal impressions. Sounds wild, right? Well, that’s precisely what we got! It was an absolute roller-coaster of Tim embodying creatures from cows to cats, leaving us gasping for breath between our laughter.
This video gem is the internet’s latest sensation, spotlighting Tim’s matchless talent. Our delightful host, Carol Burnett, introduces Tim and hints at his knack for imitating our furry and feathery friends.
If you’re not giggling by this point, just wait. Our first stop on this safari? A bewildered cow experiencing its milking debut. Just a few seconds into the clip, his expressions have us rolling on the floor!
Switching gears, we then witness the misadventures of Tim’s feline character, who seems infatuated with a pocket watch. And poor Harvey Korman? He’s trying to get through his lines without succumbing to fits of laughter, especially when that watch inevitably ends up in cat-Tim’s grasp.
In a royally rib-tickling sketch, our Frog Prince Harold, portrayed by Tim, shares a romantic rendezvous with Princess Carol. But uh-oh, Harvey enters the scene, love-struck and ready to duel for the princess’s affections. And the way he says ‘Ribbit’ mimicking his frog friends is comedy gold!
Then, embodying the zany energy of Bugs Bunny, Tim takes to the witness stand. If you ever imagined a courtroom turning into a comedic circus, this is it. Tim’s bunny business not only irks the attorney (the fabulous Vinton Harper) but has us in stitches, pun intended!
In the uproarious “Dog‘s Life” segment, Tim, portraying Benson as the dog, leaves Harvey, his on-screen owner, in stitches. As Benson ecstatically jumps to sit beside Harvey upon being called, Harvey’s composure crumbles completely. Any attempts at concealing his laughter were futile, as Tim’s antics had Harvey roaring with every move.
Lastly, we witness the domesticated life of Simba – a parody of Born-Free. Here, Tim’s lion is less ‘king of the jungle’ and more ‘king of the living room.’ With Carol and Harvey as his doting parents, our lion opts for oven-baked zebra over fresh catch. When nudged to embrace the wild, he amusingly thinks it wise to pack for the adventure!
How did anyone, especially Harvey and Carol, share a stage with Tim without succumbing to fits of laughter? He was a masterclass in comedy. Sometimes, all it took was one sly look from Tim to incite a riot of chuckles.
So, let’s not allow memories like these to fade into the past. Share this video clip with your loved ones and dive into the episodes of “The Carol Burnett Show.” Because every generation deserves to witness Tim Conway’s genius and comedy’s golden days. So, let the laughter echo, connecting us to more straightforward, joy-filled times.