For anyone who grew up watching The Carol Burnett Show, the comedic partnership of Tim Conway and Harvey Korman remains one of the greatest duos in television history. Their chemistry was rare, their timing unmatched, and their ability to make each other — and the entire nation — collapse with laughter is something that still lives vividly in the memories of fans.
Even decades after their prime, the two reunited in a way that reminded the world exactly why their comedy was timeless. This is the story of their golden reunion — and how two legends rediscovered the laughter that made them icons.
🌟 A Comedy Partnership Built on Pure Magic
When Conway joined The Carol Burnett Show in 1975, no one could have predicted that the quiet, soft-spoken comedian would become the perfect comedic foil to Harvey Korman’s expressive, easily broken demeanor.
Their sketches — from The Dentist to The Oldest Man — became instant classics. Korman often couldn’t keep a straight face, and the audience loved him all the more for it.
Their laughter wasn’t rehearsed.
Their chemistry wasn’t manufactured.
It was real, spontaneous, and unforgettable.
“They were the perfect storm of comedic brilliance,” Carol Burnett once said. “Tim made Harvey laugh more than anyone else alive.”
🎭 Life After the Show: Friendship That Never Faded
After The Carol Burnett Show ended in 1978, both entertainers pursued their own projects — movies, guest roles, voice acting, and stage performances.
But unlike many Hollywood partnerships that drift apart, Conway and Korman remained close friends for decades.
They supported each other’s work.
They performed together in live shows.
They toured the country with a comedy act that rekindled everything fans adored about them.
Even offstage, they shared a natural rhythm of jokes, teasing, and playful arguments. Their bond was more than professional — it was heartfelt.
😂 The Reunion That Brought Back the Magic
Years after the peak of their careers, Conway and Korman reunited for special appearances, interviews, and tribute events.
One appearance in particular — their reunion at a comedy awards ceremony — reignited the spark audiences missed so dearly.
As soon as they stood side by side, wearing tuxedos and grinning like mischievous schoolboys, the room erupted in applause. And in true Conway/Korman fashion, it didn’t take long for them to slip effortlessly back into their classic comedic dynamic:
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Conway’s deadpan delivery
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Korman’s slow-building struggle to hold in laughter
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Their shared joy in making each other break onstage
It felt as though no time had passed at all.
Their humor was ageless — and so was their connection.
