Tim Conway: Timeless Comedy (2006)

TV. This disc presents (only) 57 minutes of the inimitable Tim Conway in the early days of his career and, apparently, the television industry itself (must be 40 years ago). See him crack up his straight men even then (Bing Crosby, David Janssen, etc.)! The jokes are funny, even if they feel quite dated, because of his flawless sense of physical and verbal nuance and timing. All routines are live and uncut, which is a treat in itself, however, I could only watch half of this disc because I longed for the rapier wit of his Carol Burnett Show years. These routines feel more like a butter knife -- albeit an expertly wielded butter knife. 3 stars.