The Oldest Man: Clock Repair from The Carol Burnett Show (full sketch)

A business man (Harvey Korman) brings in his grandfather clock for a repair and is in a hurry to get back to work… unfortunately for him, The Oldest Man as the clock repairman (Tim Conway) does nothing with haste.
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[@naylabirden9050]

I cannot!!! Watch any of this man’s skits with out falling on the ground laughing!!! I laugh the whole time he is natural funny I know he created his own lines I miss this show!!!

[@pam2664]

Who else is still watching these guys in 2022? I'm in 😭😭🤣😂😅😭

[@ThatoneCanadian449]

2024

[@howardcroft3748]

Did anyone else feel that by about a third of the skit, Tim was on full impov and the script just grew wings!?

[@e.grieves2905]

Everytime it turned into Tim trying to break Harvey...😅

[@LoneWombat2126]

I love the way he says the word “koala.”

[@donnakerr4997]

Do you want to see a quarter to 3”? That just kills me

[@johanbruijnooge]

@@donnakerr4997 Then don't look at the clock at that time.

[@marliesyanke4580]

Harvey Korman was perfect as the straight man. His expression are hilarious.

[@michellepost5232]

Tim Conway was never taunting elderly people when he did that character.He was not mean or insensitive. He was simply acting out a character he created, for the reason of being funny. I grew up watching this show every year, when new.The show was clean, and was for both adults and kids to watch.It was hilarious.

[@louisewilliams6283]

sure was

[@Dreamer12888]

Love it how Tim can always find a way to slip 'Koala' into a sketch.

[@sarahwhite3267]

PRICELESS. WHY CAN'T THEY MAKE SHOWS LIKE THIS ANYMORE. LOVE THESE!!!

[@aidennewell4034]

Hello Sarah, How are you doing?

[@RayRay-zt7bj]

Good question, but the real question is why some people always say "they"? There's an old saying, "Just Do It".

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

"Wanna see a quarter of 3?". Lol. That cross-eye look followed up a few secs later by a glance at Harvey to see if he's recovered, yet. Everything Tim did was hilarious.

[@masonm.connor32]

Hello Rebecca

[@Jaque1961]

@@masonm.connor32 Get lost, NOW

[@MG-pv4uq]

That's Quarter to 3...not Quarter of 3.

[@djvan5775]

Why can't we see anything this great today? True humor doesn't require filth, sex, or cursing. These guys were so talented!

[@RWSCOTT]

most tv comedians today are too busy trying to look cool and get into movies to want to spend a decade doing random skits every week. different era, different class of performer, different market.

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

Nobody is forcing you to watch any of that! There are many Christian comedians. There are family and Christian networks. Stop watching junk.

[@lindacombs4750]

The roasts were sometimes bawdy but still very funny

[@quizmaster85]

"You wanna turn your face and cough?" 😂

[@juliadagnall5816]

Tim’s ability to do slapstick in slow motion never ceases to amaze me

[@michelineverret2871]

He was so skillful! Specially when he rolled down the stairs in slow motion: Very awesome!

[@julietvelarde3816]

I loved when Tim Conway was in "As the Stomach Turns" when he came out of the wall and the pitchfork went up his nose. Lol

[@julietvelarde3816]

Oh, and, Ms. Wiggins. That was really funny, too!

[@lisaday-daniels5262]

I fell over laughing when Tim says, "Wanna see quarter to three"? 🤪🤣🤣

[@metrotek5]

When Tim makes Harvey lose it ... Kills me every time.

[@donbishop1634]

Tims timing was flawless. I love after the 'quarter till there's Tim sees Harvey starting to laugh and gives him an almost diabolical look, like 'Oh, you thought that was funny? You're in for it my friend!' Seriously, how can anyone give this a thumbs down?

[@clairewyndham1971]

Somebody gave this a thumbs down?

[@snowkat5096]

These guys always made each other laugh, or come very close to. Many was improved! Carol Burnett would let these 2 play out their skit the way they wanted, start with what was written, but as it went on, they made up as they went along, that's why the "trying not to laugh" up to them cracking up scenes. It was all filmed in front of a live audience. If time after the show was over, Carol would allow some questions from the audience. It was the Best!! Best shows were from the 60's - 70's!!! Us Baby Boomers were very lucky to have had it the best, growing up in that time!

[@toddrf]

How Harvey Korman ever made it through a scene with Tim Conway, I'll never know.

[@kaliburgos6055]

He could never hold it together

[@nycphillie]

Sometimes he didn't.

[@anitagordon7688]

He didn't Harvey laughed in several of the skits they did together ....Tim was the man!!

[@toddrf]

@@anitagordon7688 I didn't say get through without laughing. That would be impossible.

[@susanlandsman9572]

I don't know which was funnier - the sketch itself, or watching Korman crack up when Conway would adlib, and Korman didn't expect it.

[@doclewis8927]

Whomever made the decision to pair Tim and Harvey...she (Carol?) was a comedy genius. The break from character is the funniest part of any and every live skit that these two lovely gents do. I hope they show these gems in college classes for people wanting to get into Hollywood or onto Broadway. There's never been a better crew. In my opinion, when it comes to comedy, these folks did it best. Everyone can learn a thing or two from them.

[@harrycooper4958]

Io

[@julietvelarde3816]

Yes! I agree, although I am not a professional of any sort. I just know what I find amusing.

[@ummguy5548]

I love that Tim Conway can always make Harvey Korman laugh. True comedic art!

[@louisewilliams6283]

facts

[@budfudlackerinc.1900]

There is no way to keep a straight face when Conway starts cracking up Korman. Talk about hilarious!

[@jamespkruse]

RIP Tim Conway, a comedy legend.

[@kimpeterson1268]

He provided so much joy to the world.

[@frankeinstein1]

Gone but never EVER FORGOTTEN...

[@valerievaughan6201]

RIP Tim Conway. You will be missed.

[@johnoverton2181]

RlP TIM CONWAY.YOU STILL MAKEING ME FILLED With LAUGHTER.😆😆😆😆

[@louistorcello3525]

A true king of Improv

[@latzmenon5770]

Why can’t they make comedies like this today . They were so good .

[@bandd53]

Because they don't have the talent to write and act it out like this anymore

[@keeponrollin7922]

And everything is offensive

[@q09876543]

Tim Conway was THE smartest comedian ever! I loved him in the dentist. It's too bad we don't see more like him.

[@kimkelly5512]

No one can replace Conway.

[@rehobothwell]

One of the greatest comedy teams, both Tim and Harvey now in Eternity. Great memories we can go back to again and again through you tube and other platforms. Prayers going out for Mr. Conway's family

[@howardcroft3748]

Both gentlemen from a time when the punchline was not F or C or N.

[@kontiuka]

One flaw in the sketch though. Harvey says the clock has been in his family for generations. But then says it cost him $900.

[@ChickensinHighDef]

​@@howardcroft3748I'm curious what F, C, and N stand for.

[@Loulou-sr3tk]

The funniest duo in TV history. Poor Harvey Korman trying to stay serious during the sketch: Mission impossible.

[@MissMolly3377]

So true. That is my favorite part. Harvey just can't keep a straight face.

[@wesleylocke675]

Miss Molly good

[@louisewilliams6283]

for real hecdid try but me i would be like harvey is i would be laughing too cause its so funny tim is always is i wish i had a libraty of videos of tim conway i sure would buy them all

[@louisewilliams6283]

@@MissMolly3377 he sure couldnt tim would laugh too at his ownself

[@brucegordon7248]

After the old man destroyed the clock, he did find out the bong still worked.

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Love Carol Burnett! Bought my mother a complete set of her shows to watch. So funny!!! My mother loved the gift. RIP🙏🌹

[@allisonchang7229]

I will always remember Mr Conway. Many years of laughter. Rest in peace. sir. You will be missed forever. Thank you for being you. One of the greatest ever.

[@debraknudson195]

These were the funniest (2) comedians EVER 👍‼️ There’s no sense of humor anymore! They will never be others like this ever again‼️ 😂😁🤣😆 RIP Tim & Harvey‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️‼️

[@frankeinstein1]

That shuffle by Tim had me rollin’ as a Kid in the 70’s in watching with my Grandmother to this moment in tribute now at 50 going on 51 next week... Hahahaha... R.I.P. Tim And Thanks 🙏🏾!!” For the laughs that will go on forever!!”

[@Michelle-pn9xt]

How old were you when you watched this? You should have been 7 or 8 when this show went off the air?

[@tpellworks07]

This is quality! Never gets old. Great actors.

[@ofamilyonthemove1238]

Great memories with this show...sitting on the floor as a kid and my grandparents laughing harder than we were used to. It was great! I still enjoy it...

[@doclewis8927]

The physical humor of this show always catches me off guard.

[@m.allard2202]

These two never "get old!" Totally funny😂

[@loumiller1328]

Omg... One of the best comedians that ever graced us, Tim Conway R.I.P. 🤣❤️🙏

[@masonm.connor32]

Hello beautiful 👋

[@Jaque1961]

@@masonm.connor32 OMG, get the fuck outta here!!!

[@MagnumMike44]

LOL.. Tim Conway did a great job at being SO animated!

[@rick2340atyahoocom]

I think it was conway’s goal to get Harvey Korman laughing as much as possible

[@twilaparadis5426]

Funniest duo ever. Too bad, we don't have TV programs like this now!

[@katedockery6261]

Yes mjjnnbbbhvvfrrek

[@ItsIdaho]

They could just rerun these shows, I'd watch them

[@sportsygirl8]

I was laughing so hard watching this that I almost peed myself. The last bit was so funny with Tim climbing all in that clock and when Harvey moved the hands to 12 was the best part! Lol.

[@kimkelly5512]

Harvey peed his pants in The Dentist sketch, both are sorely missed today.

[@sportsygirl8]

@@kimkelly5512 Yes, I read that a few years ago. Those sketches with Tim Conway and Harvey Korman were the funniest.

[@renekackline2377]

In the shape of a ......KOAHLAAAA! LOL

[@johnedwardjones999]

Loved them...Miss them! So many great laughs for decades.

[@doktor_ghul]

I'm 56, and I still remember this sketch making me roll on the floor laughing when I saw it first time. " KO-aaaa-lah....".

[@Babyboobearful]

My mom told me that the whole family would gather around to watch. Back in those days there was no pause or fast through commercials. You hurried up went to the bathroom and rushed back. Even though I never got to watch this air, I'm so grateful to KZbin for having this. I've been re watching all the skits over and over and my generation of comedies is complete shit to this. Nothing today even contends with TCBS

[@yehudafranklin7550]

I guess it is kind of off topic but do anybody know a good website to watch new tv shows online?

[@gillrowley7264]

I think 90% of the time Harvey Korman only had the concept of the sketch and had no idea what Tim Conway was going to do or say. K-o-a-l-a.

[@Camop-iz9kt]

Thanks, Tim. 1933-2019.

[@jasonvandervalk3679]

I come back to these shows when im feeding down! The good old days👍

[@drumdogelliott]

Genius ! My family never missed this show when I was a little kid .

[@fentonhardy8176]

me too.

[@petergehnrich4705]

Neither did mine. He was the best ....

[@williamnelson502]

I never missed it either RIP Tim Conway!

[@louisewilliams6283]

i know thats right it was and still is better back in a day back then it was much simplier back in a day nicer people some was

[@julietvelarde3816]

My mom, sister and I used to watch the Carol Burnett Show on Saturday nights! That was a long time ago, but still funny!

[@Tsch6373]

Good comedy never gets old!

[@morbius109]

Every skit these two did together, Tim always went out of his way to wreck Harvey's control. First the owl clock, then the koala clocks, lol.

[@JustWasted3HoursHere]

I've seen this at least 50 times and I still bust a gut at the owl and koala clocks....

[@babyinatrenchcoat2470]

Has anyone noticed that at 3:53 Tim looks at Harvey to see his reaction and Harvey nods with a grin as if he's saying, "You got me!" I found this HILARIOUS!!!

[@myserious_record2774]

Remembering Roy Rogers I saw that and I thought it was hilarious! In other skits when ever Tim ad Libs or anything he always looks to see the reaction of people I love it!

[@rickrick5041]

Beth 123 I didn’t see Roy Rogers in this

[@renekackline2377]

I agree😎

[@renekackline2377]

I noticed that. Very funny look he gives Harvey.

[@kevnicnickel4276]

@@renekackline2377 .

[@TygrTat]

This show and this duo especially has brought me so many tears of joy and laughter in my life. Thank you for showing these clips.

[@steveclem7873]

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[@billliberati9840]

i love how harvey gives tim the nod like yup you got me again

[@firemarshal17]

I think Tim improvised most of this stuff. Harvey never knew what was coming!

[@user-dg6hw8ty4c]

Tim Conway absolutely brilliant. Grew up with this show and it was amazing.

[@somethingyousaid5059]

I have fond memories of watching the Carol Burnett Show back in the seventies. I was a grade school kid then and looked forward to watching it every Saturday night. That and the original Bob Newhart Show. Tim Conway and Harvey Korman were the best. They were the funniest when they were working together in any given skit. Both were extremely funny individually as well though. What ever happened to television anyway?

[@chuckkelly1225]

She is still on at 11:00 MeTv. 30 min Version

[@lucy111617]

This is one of my favorite characters that he plays can't help but cry laughing LMAO 😂 😂

[@gardenlover9663]

I saw these lovely men as elderly gents at The Cerritos Center for the Performing Arts. Love watching them on KZbin when I want a good laugh.

[@johnferguson8993]

One of the funniest performances I've ever seen. These two guys were Classics!

[@masterskrain]

From "A Quarter to Three", Harvey's toast!

[@sportsygirl8]

I would be too after the face that Tim made after he said it, I would be on the floor laughing.

[@cmg5583]

aw this is pretty

[@HealingDivineLove]

A master class in comedian timing! So funny! Ronda

[@masonm.connor32]

Hello Ronda 👋 how are you doing today, hope you’re good??

[@Jaque1961]

@@masonm.connor32 This is not a dating site. Go catfish in the bar, Asshole.

[@ghanasoul]

These guys were one of the funniest on TV. The one thing that they never done was to try to outdo each other. Carol Burnett was VERY giving cuz its her show and she’s no where in this skit, but she knew she had talented actors around her and she let them shine. That’s a true sign of a team player. RIP Tim and Harvey NO one will ever come close to the talent and class u guys had onscreen and off.

[@rainbowwriter672]

Quarter to three , these two start to crack up

[@donnawoodman6249]

Some of the worst pain I was ever in was caused by this show, I just had surgery and my room mate at the hospital had this show playing on her rented tv. I was 15 and didn’t think I’d live to see the next day I laughed so hard it just about killed me! That was 44 yrs ago!!😂 🤣

[@RWildekrav66]

47 years now Donna ! God Bless You .

[@masterskrain2630]

8:05, a pure improvisation! You can tell from Harvey's reaction.

[@debbiemclaughlin4945]

oh my heart. my dad would be in tears he laughed so hard.

[@aidennewell4034]

Hello Debbie, How are you doing?

[@HatsByALeapOfFaith]

This is still just as funny as when I saw it as a child! Soar high new angel Tim but please don't use the fold over entrance to Heaven LOL! Thank you for ALWAYS making me laugh!

[@stevef.8708]

I just watched this again after what, 40+ years since I saw it the first time? Laughed as hard as I did the first time, and pretty much remembered the entire skit! Comedic geniuses these two gentlemen were. RIP.

[@dabigjokeoftheday]

this was a classic with the tock tick...

[@KleWdSide]

"Wanna see quarter to three"? LOL

[@chinnusarathomas6106]

Mister Sarajevo can you please explain what that joke means?

[@KleWdSide]

What's there to explain? Tim Conway improvised (as usual), made a funny face & Harvey Korman laughed. It happened frequently.

[@chinnusarathomas6106]

Mister Sarajevo thank you for taking the time to explain it to me...when I saw the video again I understood what the joke meant...

[@michaelcorbeil9719]

Crossed eyed

[@zimjun7]

The owl clock has NO HANDS. So a quarter to three would be the crossed eyes.

[@tannawannavannabittannawan7138]

“In the shape of a .......... ~KOOOH~wahhh~la”

[@brenrenn8306]

Oh so funny, gosh I miss those years, life was just plain more fun, when we laughed..

[@justinturley7071]

Tim Conway was real funny. When him and Don Knotts teamed up together it was even more funny

[@hardlines4]

RIP Tim Conway, I’m sure you and Harvey Korman are laughing in heaven again!🎭

[@brandyn.r.sanders6130]

RIP a.k.a barnacle boy from sponge bob. The old man will always be my favorite character though

[@ezrc9294]

These two individuals are more talented and more entertaining than the past 20 years of Saturday night live, hiring dozens if not hundreds of comedians. I am serious.

[@itstheburnz]

"turn your head and cough" you can tell an ad lib.. hysterical..

[@ardendorney9991]

Tim Conway was the funniest man ever.....

[@XiaoFury]

Poor Harvey lol Tim Conway was merciless

[@fluteloopsyd]

LOL, now I know exactly what my band director is talking about when he says our marching looks like we're doing the Tim Conway shuffle.😂😂😂😂

[@isabellemarcoux3333]

I have a big crush on Harvey korman

[@joycampi7233]

Pure comedic gold!!!!

[@nikkimack5381]

Tim opens the door and falls on his fingers 😂😂😂

[@fairlane302]

Lol i wuz jus a kid wen i watched my first show with my parents,think i wuz grounded lol had no choice. The show wuz my best find,laugh so hard my belly hurt,cheeks wet from tears. Watchin the show now still makes my fat belly hurtand my face wet from tears,very funny show awesome crew,thanx Carol.

[@shannonroylance5480]

i love how Tim Conway make's him laugh when there not the one's that are supposed to be. haha!!! love the old man. what am i gonna do with em now?... HAHA!!!!

[@alricthered226]

Wonderful people. I loved them all.

[@dedebones1967]

@ 8:04 LMAO :" Want to turn your face and cough " as he puts a stethoscope to the face of the grandfather clock pure genius .

[@deangrassing6766]

I always enjoyed the sketches on the Carol Burnett Show!

[@UncleEarl97]

The Carol Burnett show back then had some of the funniest sketches. Harvey Korman and Tim Conway were priceless entertainers together. Love it when they crack each other up, kind of mug for the other and dare them to keep a straight face, also appear to ad lib a bit which adds even more hilarity. Ah, those were the days! Good simple fun, very entertaining!

[@donnawoodman6249]

UncleEarl97 Truly good family fun !!!!!

[@bigg16]

One of the true comic legends of all time

[@roberthancock2563]

I could watch these all day! Such great fun! So hilarious!!

[@zoeyzi1234]

Sneaking up lstr on school night to watch this show and almost getting caught from cracking up laughing...maaan good times...missn the 80s

[@rodhanson7112]

Tim Conway was one of a kind, sadly missed

[@williammcgrann5972]

Tim Conway is a comic genius!!!

[@mommak10]

Tim: "Got some from Australia, they're in the shape of a .....Koala!" *Harvey cracks up* LMBO Never a dull moment with these two.

[@RayNDeere]

The Koala line was some sort of inside joke between Tim and Harvey. Tim also used it on a Oldest Doctor skit when talking about his new doctor's bag.

[@jasonhood2453]

He also used it in the Oldest Wardrobe Manager skit.

[@tammyleederwhitaker649]

Funny.... Australia. Raining hail shaped as flowers few months ago.

[@kaliburgos6055]

When he pronounces Koooaaaalllaaa. 😂😂😂😂😂😂 Harvey lost it

[@DiecastD414]

I just can't stop laughing by watching this. Very funny🤣

[@jennafox8556]

Tim Conway was Harvey Korman's kryptonite.

[@eltatoyo9211]

Appreciate how the show gave Tim so much time to develop his skits, they didn't rush things so they just got funnier as they went along

[@masterskrain]

You can tell exactly when Tim starts to improvise...Harvey starts to look puzzled, and then it starts..."KKOOOowwala...

[@Dadsezso]

Tim was one of the writers for the show and he'd write the script for him and Harvey but rewrote some things that Harvey didn't know were coming in his personal copy of the script. Made for great interaction between those two.

[@ladybug7756]

Dadsezso He would just improvise on the spot. he wouldn't actually rewrite the script. Harvey never knew what Tim was going to do or say or if he was going to use an accent. Tim purposely did this to make Harvey crack up.