Tim Conway destroys his castmates during a "Mama's Family" sketch on the "Carol Burnett Show" by refusing to let the scene continue until he can finish a story about a circus elephant.

Carol gets back at Tim Conway for his famous elephant blooper in this sketch at the park. #carolburnett #TimConway #sketchcomedy

Dec 10, 2025 · Audiences could sense authenticity, and Conway was uniquely skilled at triggering it. The Elephant Story remains the clearest example of how one improvised idea can create a …

1 day ago · Comedian Tim Conway is the undisputed master of deadpan humor. Whatever zany thing he’s saying is made far funnier by his calm, straight-faced style of delivery. At times, he …

Conway’s co-stars can’t keep it together when he improvises a story about a circus elephant. Carol Burnett buries her head in her hands and the other cast members, Vicki Lawrence and …

Jul 12, 2025 · In a world of scripted perfection, the Elephant Story reminds us of the golden rule of comedy — sometimes the funniest moments are the ones nobody planned. And Tim Conway, …

Nov 9, 2024 · Eunice (played by Carol Burnett) gives Mickey (played by Tim Conway) the clue word "laughable," and after pondering for a bit, he says "elephant." Eunice scolds him for his …

Jul 11, 2025 · Tim Conway destroys his cast mates during a "Mama's Family" sketch on the "Carol Burnett Show" by refusing to let the scene continue until he can finish his elephant story.

On one episode of “Mama’s Family,” Conway’s character was telling a humorous story about circus elephants. Or at least he was trying to: things were quickly getting silly on the set (or …

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