On The Carol Burnett Show, Tim Conway had an incredible knack for making his co-stars break character, and in this memorable sketch, he kept them laughing for five minutes straight. Known for his impeccable comedic timing, Conway went off-script, delivering a hysterical improvised story that left both the audience and his fellow cast members in stitches. Check Video

As Conway began riffing about a circus elephant, his co-stars Carol Burnett, Vicki Lawrence, and Dick Van Dyke struggled to contain their laughter. Carol hid her face in her hands, while the others shook with uncontrollable giggles. Playing the character Mickey Hart in a game of ‘Password,’ Conway felt the need to share an outlandish tale about a romance between a circus elephant and its trainer, and how they were buried together after they passed. The absurdity of the story had everyone trying, and failing, to keep it together. Check Video

The sketch hit another high when Conway launched into a second story about Siamese twin elephants conjoined at the trunks, even making himself laugh at his own ridiculousness. Carol Burnett, barely able to get her next line out, finally turned to Vicki Lawrence’s character ‘Mama,’ prompting her to take her turn in the game. Vicki responded with a hilarious and unexpected R-rated punchline that sent the entire cast, including Conway and Van Dyke, collapsing onto the floor in laughter, while the audience erupted with applause. Check Video

This unforgettable moment is one of the many reasons The Carol Burnett Show remains a timeless favorite in comedy history. Check Video