1977 Clip of Tim Conway’s First Appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson

Get ready to laugh your socks off with this hilarious clip of legendary comedian Tim Conway’s first appearance on The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. After a 16-year wait, Tim finally graced the iconic late-night program on September 15th, 1977.

Tim Conway, a beloved member of The Carol Burnett Show cast, was undoubtedly among an elite group of comedic geniuses who were well before their time. In his appearance on The Tonight Show, Tim recounts funny moments from his experiences on The Carol Burnett Show, his triumph over stage fright, and his knack for breaking Harvey Korman’s character during skits (the dentist sketch is one of my all-time favorites!).

Tim cheekily revealed the secret behind their laughter-filled antics: a friendly bet worth $50. If Tim managed to break Harvey’s character, he’d win the cash, and vice versa. And, according to Tim, three of his kids got a top-notch education thanks to Harvey’s inability to keep a straight face!

If you’re ready to relish in the comedic brilliance of Tim Conway as he takes us on a laughter-filled journey through his career and entertaining anecdotes, then scroll back up and watch the full clip that will leave you in stitches!

Image Credit: Tim Conway Makes a Hilarious First Appearance | Carson Tonight Show, via Johnny Carson