THE EMMYS EXPLODED INTO LAUGHTER THANKS TO TIM CONWAY

What should have been a polished, perfectly timed awards-night moment instead turned into pure, unfiltered chaos — the moment Tim Conway approached the microphone. Calm. Deadpan. Unstoppable.

Expectations were for charm and composure when Conway and Harvey Korman stepped onto the stage. What happened was something entirely different: a masterclass in live, unscripted comedy. Conway began riffing mid-speech, spinning an absurd story that caught Korman completely off guard. Within seconds, Korman normally the picture of poise started to crack.

Shoulders shook. Eyes teared up. He nearly doubled over, helpless against the hilarity, while Conway continued straight-faced, as if nothing unusual were occurring.

The audience erupted in uncontrollable laughter. The orchestra didn’t even attempt to cue the exit music nobody wanted the moment to end. This wasn’t just an Emmy highlight; it was proof that true comedy needs no script, only perfect timing, fearless spontaneity, and unmatched chemistry.

Decades later, that 1978 Emmy moment lives on. Fans replay it for Conway’s perfect deadpan, Korman’s helpless giggles, and the infectious joy that reminded everyone why live television — and the Emmys themselves — exist: to celebrate brilliance born from laughter.