They were the oddest couple in Hollywood. Harvey Korman was a classically trained, serious actor who wanted everything perfect. Tim Conway was a chaotic force of nature who wanted everything to fall apart. Harvey often said, “Tim is the only person who can destroy me with a look.” Before every show, Harvey would plead: “Please, Tim, stick to the script tonight.” Tim would nod, promise to behave, and then step onto the stage and do the exact opposite. Harvey wasn’t just laughing in those sketches; he was watching his best friend create magic out of thin air. We don’t see duos like this anymore because nobody trusts anyone the way Harvey trusted Tim to catch him when he fell.
In the glittering history of Hollywood television, there have been many famous duos. But none were quite like Tim Conway…