Tim Conway (1933-2019) - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

stevea · 05-14-2019, 12:34 PM

PhoenixAcres · 05-14-2019, 12:39 PM

Oh no

Rest in peace

Zoneboy · 05-14-2019, 12:57 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

Willbo · 05-14-2019, 01:15 PM

Tim Conway was a comedy legend. He was incredible on the Carol Burnette Show. I loved his dentist sketch with Harvey Korman. My favorite is the elephant sketch where he had all the cast cracking up, even Vicky. He will be sorely missed. RIP.

KRW · 05-14-2019, 01:58 PM

Tim will forever be missed.

Heenan Fan · 05-14-2019, 03:33 PM

I knew this was coming when he was too sick to be on the Carol Burnett special last year. He was my favorite on CB. 1970's icon IMO.

RIP Tom (Tim) Conway

treky · 05-14-2019, 04:53 PM

I wonder if ME TV will do a tribute to him.

80sTrivia · 05-14-2019, 05:03 PM

This has been a terrible week in losing beloved celebrities. Tim was a comedic genius... thanks for the thousands of laughs over the years. He will be missed...

Svenfan1234 · 05-14-2019, 05:07 PM

MrCleveland · 05-14-2019, 05:29 PM

Tim Conway started in Cleveland...he was on Ghoulardi and also was on Big Chuck and Lil' John....

Babalu · 05-14-2019, 05:36 PM

Simply one of the funniest moments in TV history.

tlc38tlc38 · 05-14-2019, 05:39 PM

Heaven just got a little bit funnier. He was truly one of the absolute best comedians. Always funny and full of class.

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.

05-14-2019, 12:34 PM	#1
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05-14-2019, 12:57 PM	#3
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: 34,338	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

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05-14-2019, 05:03 PM	#8
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05-14-2019, 12:39 PM	#2
PhoenixAcres Member Moderator Forum Veteran Join Date: Jul 26, 2016 Location: United States Posts: 6,824	Oh no Rest in peace

05-14-2019, 01:15 PM	#4
Willbo Member Forum Regular Join Date: Feb 10, 2012 Location: Chattanooga, TN Posts: 859	Tim Conway was a comedy legend. He was incredible on the Carol Burnette Show. I loved his dentist sketch with Harvey Korman. My favorite is the elephant sketch where he had all the cast cracking up, even Vicky. He will be sorely missed. RIP.

05-14-2019, 01:58 PM	#5
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05-14-2019, 03:33 PM	#6
Heenan Fan Member Forum Veteran Join Date: Oct 19, 2016 Posts: 6,001	I knew this was coming when he was too sick to be on the Carol Burnett special last year. He was my favorite on CB. 1970's icon IMO. RIP Tom (Tim) Conway

05-14-2019, 05:29 PM	#10
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05-14-2019, 05:36 PM	#11
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05-14-2019, 06:31 PM	#13
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	#14
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05-14-2019, 07:14 PM	#15
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