Don’t we all adore a flashback to the golden age of comedy, when wit reigned supreme? The Carol Burnett Show was the epitome of such comedy, particularly when Tim Conway and Harvey Korman collaborated on television.We’re taking you back to a great moment that had us in splits and is forever etched in our hearts: the hilarious cowboy saloon sketch.
This laugh riot begins in a genuine Wild West setting, a cowboy saloon, with Vicki Lawrence making a spectacular entry.Her gorgeous gown and feather headdress are a spectacle, but her lighthearted “Luke” greeting to everyone sets the comedic tone. The saloon patrons are then surprised by the news of a bank robbery committed by a certain “Luke.”Harvey Korman, the dashing bandit, enters the stage with a crafty smile that conceals his renowned identity.
He sits in for a game of cards, only to be joined by the most unexpected company: the ‘Oldest Sheriff,’ Tim Conway. Conway’s humorous attempts to enter the saloon, peering and crawling through the door, make it impossible not to giggle! The duo’s subsequent card game pushes the humor to new heights. Korman laughs hysterically at Conway’s funny demeanor and his battle with the’sticky’ playing card.
Each of Conway’s faces as he checks his cards is a comedy masterpiece that had the entire studio audience laughing. However, the finale of this comedic opera is still to come. Vicki Lawrence informs the sheriff of the robber’s identify, prompting Conway to take action. His delightfully sluggish “You are under arrest” statement to Korman is followed by the threat of a rapid draw showdown.
However, before the sheriff can demonstrate his ‘lightning’ abilities, Vicki intervenes, shooting Harvey herself. What about the grand finale? Tim’s gun fires after a beat, sparking commotion in the tavern and culminating in him humorously shooting himself in the buttocks!
Every second of this piece showcases Tim Conway’s comic genius and the Carol Burnett Show’s amazing ensemble. We’re confident you’ll agree that it’s comic treasure that never ages. Relive the laughter and reflect on the brilliance of this memorable era of humor.