Tim Conway’s Outrageous Request Leaves “the Queen” Speechless
Tim Conway had a gift for taking any ordinary scene and turning it into pure comedic chaos — and in this unforgettable Carol Burnett Show sketch, he did exactly that. During a medal ceremony meant to honor a heroic soldier, Conway’s character delivers a demand so ridiculous that even “the queen,” played brilliantly by Carol Burnett, can hardly keep her composure. The result is a short but hysterical moment that still leaves audiences laughing decades later.
A Ceremony Takes a Wild Turn
The setup seems straightforward: a soldier is to be awarded a medal of honor for bravery. But as Carol Burnett’s regal queen steps forward to pin the medal on Tim Conway’s chest, he stops her cold with a shocking declaration:
“I don’t want your medal.”
He repeats it — “I don’t want it… stick it in your ear!” — leaving the queen stunned and unsure what to do. It’s a reaction only Tim Conway could coax out of Carol: confused, flustered, and fighting the urge to laugh.
Harvey Korman, playing a military official, tries to help, but Conway’s stubbornness only deepens the comedic disaster unfolding onstage.
The Request No One Saw Coming
Why refuse the medal? Because Conway wants something better: a pony.
Yes — a pony.
And not just any pony. When the queen reluctantly agrees, trying to save face and maintain royal dignity, Conway adds another twist:
He wants a blue pony.
The absurdity is irresistible. Watching Carol and Harvey desperately try not to break is almost as funny as Conway’s deadpan persistence. His ability to stretch a simple joke into a masterpiece of silliness is on full display here.
A Reminder of Laughter’s Power
Tim Conway brought joy to millions through humor that was smart, gentle, and wonderfully unpredictable. This sketch is a perfect example of how comedy can lift the spirit — something beautifully echoed in the Scripture quoted at the end of the clip:
Proverbs 17:22 — “A glad heart makes a healthy body, but a crushed spirit makes the bones dry.”
Tim Conway gave people glad hearts for over six decades — and this sketch is another reminder why.
