Tim Conway’s “Bunny Defendant” Steals the Show in a Classic Carol Burnett Skit

The Carol Burnett Show is legendary for delivering some of the funniest, most memorable skits in television history. Carol Burnett, Tim Conway, and the rest of the brilliant ensemble cast had an unmatched ability to make audiences — and sometimes even themselves — burst into uncontrollable laughter.

One standout sketch takes place inside a courtroom. It begins with a lawyer addressing the jury, passionately outlining the terrible deeds he intends to prove. According to his description, the defendant sounds wicked, malicious, and utterly reprehensible.

Meet the “Bunny Defendant”

And then we see the accused — Tim Conway dressed as a giant bunny. Complete with floppy ears, a pink mustache, oversized whiskers, and a carrot he munches throughout the skit, the sight alone is enough to send anyone into fits of laughter.

Tim’s bunny character is on trial for painting a fake tunnel on the side of his neighbor’s house using black and white paint — a direct nod to the timeless antics of Bugs Bunny tormenting the Road Runner in classic Warner Bros. cartoons.

Just like in those cartoons, the bunny quickly gets the upper hand. He tricks the lawyer into drinking paint disguised as milk and even glues his hands to the witness stand. The absurdity escalates with every passing moment.

Tim Conway as the Outrageous “Bunny Lawyer”

By the end of the skit, the chaos reaches Looney Tunes territory. Frustrated by the bunny’s tricks, the lawyer finally snaps and tells the judge that the entire courtroom is being made a mockery — especially because of the carrot.

Fuming, he demands the bunny hand it over immediately. But instead of receiving a harmless vegetable, he’s handed a stick of dynamite — a perfect comedic homage to the explosive endings of Bugs Bunny and Road Runner scenes.

The most astonishing part? Not a single actor breaks character. No smiles, no cracks, no laughter — just perfect comedic timing and flawless deadpan delivery from start to finish.

Job 8:21 — “The time will come when your mouth will be full of laughing, and cries of joy will come from your lips.”