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Zoneboy · 05-14-2019, 12:58 PM

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Tim Conway, the comedian’s comedian best known for his work on “The Carol Burnett Show,” died Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, his rep, Howard Bragman, confirmed to The Times. He was 85.

Conway died in a long-term care facility after suffering complications of hydrocephalus, Bragman said.

The actor claimed he was born funny: “I am not really qualified to do anything but screw up,” he told The Times in 2013.

Conway, who was born in a suburb of Cleveland, majored in speech and radio at Bowling Green State University. After having worked in Cleveland radio and TV and having a stint on “The Steve Allen Show” in New York, Conway came to prominence as a bumbling ensign in “McHale’s Navy” opposite Ernest Borgnine from 1962 to 1966.

The next year, “The Carol Burnett Show” premiered with Conway as a frequent guest star. The series, which ran until 1978, redefined his career as he played such characters as the Swedish American Mr. Tudball, but it took a long time for Conway to become a regular.

Fortunately, he had a knack for making costar Harvey Korman laugh. And Burnett. And just about anyone else who played opposite him in a skit on “The Carol Burnett Show” in the 1960s and ’70s. Audiences laughed, too.

“All of a sudden in the ninth season of the show, we said, ‘Why don't we have Tim on every week?’” Burnett told The Times in 2010. “He was already on about every other week. It was like ‘duh.’”

“This lady is responsible for my career,” Conway said in response.

Conway, who changed his first name from Thomas to Tim so as to avoid confusion with actor Tom Conway, had his own short-lived sitcom in 1970. He also starred in the “Apple Dumpling Gang” movies in the 1970s and made a string of DVDs, starting in the 1980s, as the 4-foot-tall athlete Dorf. He later gained fame with a new generation as the voice of Barnacle Boy on “SpongeBob SquarePants.”

During his career, Conway won six Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe

KRW · 05-14-2019, 01:58 PM

Tim will forever be missed.

Foggy · 05-14-2019, 06:31 PM

A genius comedian that will be well missed.
My wife had him as a friend on Facebook years ago and he still had quite the wit.

Rest In Peace Tim!

Bonniegirl · 05-14-2019, 06:56 PM

RIP Tim. He was so funny on Carol Burnett. He surely will be missed !

Mr. Television · 05-14-2019, 07:14 PM

A true legend. I can go on and on about all the times I watched him growing up from Saturday nights with Carol Burnett to watching The Apple Dumpling Gang to reruns of McHale's Navy. He was always there. R.I.P. Tim and thanks for all the laughs. God knows we need them down here.

ponytail · 05-14-2019, 08:10 PM

He was one of the funniest guys around. He could usually make me have a good belly laugh. I will truly miss him.

Zoneboy · 05-14-2019, 09:17 PM

kms · 06-02-2019, 03:52 AM

Does anyone here remember a skit from the show when Tim Conway played his "Oldest Man" character trying to cross the street, but keeps turning back(?) when the Walk/Don't Walk sign keeps changing before he can get across? A family member is sure it was on the Carol Burnett Show, but I can't remember that or find it online.

Thanks!

05-14-2019, 12:58 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386	Tim Conway (1933-2019) Link Tim Conway, the comedian’s comedian best known for his work on “The Carol Burnett Show,” died Tuesday morning in Los Angeles, his rep, Howard Bragman, confirmed to The Times. He was 85. Conway died in a long-term care facility after suffering complications of hydrocephalus, Bragman said. The actor claimed he was born funny: “I am not really qualified to do anything but screw up,” he told The Times in 2013. Conway, who was born in a suburb of Cleveland, majored in speech and radio at Bowling Green State University. After having worked in Cleveland radio and TV and having a stint on “The Steve Allen Show” in New York, Conway came to prominence as a bumbling ensign in “McHale’s Navy” opposite Ernest Borgnine from 1962 to 1966. The next year, “The Carol Burnett Show” premiered with Conway as a frequent guest star. The series, which ran until 1978, redefined his career as he played such characters as the Swedish American Mr. Tudball, but it took a long time for Conway to become a regular. Fortunately, he had a knack for making costar Harvey Korman laugh. And Burnett. And just about anyone else who played opposite him in a skit on “The Carol Burnett Show” in the 1960s and ’70s. Audiences laughed, too. “All of a sudden in the ninth season of the show, we said, ‘Why don't we have Tim on every week?’” Burnett told The Times in 2010. “He was already on about every other week. It was like ‘duh.’” “This lady is responsible for my career,” Conway said in response. Conway, who changed his first name from Thomas to Tim so as to avoid confusion with actor Tom Conway, had his own short-lived sitcom in 1970. He also starred in the “Apple Dumpling Gang” movies in the 1970s and made a string of DVDs, starting in the 1980s, as the 4-foot-tall athlete Dorf. He later gained fame with a new generation as the voice of Barnacle Boy on “SpongeBob SquarePants.” During his career, Conway won six Emmy Awards and a Golden Globe

05-14-2019, 07:14 PM	#5
Mr. Television 23 Years at Sitcoms Online Forum Icon Join Date: Jun 06, 2003 Location: Somewhere you're Not Posts: 62,132	A true legend. I can go on and on about all the times I watched him growing up from Saturday nights with Carol Burnett to watching The Apple Dumpling Gang to reruns of McHale's Navy. He was always there. R.I.P. Tim and thanks for all the laughs. God knows we need them down here.
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05-14-2019, 01:58 PM	#2
KRW One Bad Mother Funker Forum Regular Join Date: May 23, 2017 Location: The Funk Dojo Posts: 899	Tim will forever be missed.

05-14-2019, 06:31 PM	#3
Foggy Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Dec 20, 2014 Posts: 3,423	A genius comedian that will be well missed. My wife had him as a friend on Facebook years ago and he still had quite the wit. Rest In Peace Tim!

05-14-2019, 06:56 PM	#4
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,786	RIP Tim. He was so funny on Carol Burnett. He surely will be missed !

05-14-2019, 08:10 PM	#6
ponytail Member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Mar 20, 2004 Location: In Happy, Healthy, Wealthyville Posts: 4,273	He was one of the funniest guys around. He could usually make me have a good belly laugh. I will truly miss him.

05-14-2019, 09:17 PM	#7
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,386

06-02-2019, 03:52 AM	#8
kms Member Forum Hawk Join Date: Feb 24, 2019 Location: MI Posts: 4	Does anyone here remember a skit from the show when Tim Conway played his "Oldest Man" character trying to cross the street, but keeps turning back(?) when the Walk/Don't Walk sign keeps changing before he can get across? A family member is sure it was on the Carol Burnett Show, but I can't remember that or find it online. Thanks!