Actor and comedian Harvey Korman has passed away at the age of 81. I loved watching him and the gang on the old Carol Burnett Show, where he was recognized with four Emmys and a Golden Globe, and he had a memorable role in the funniest (imho) Mel Brooks film ever, Blazing Saddles as Hedy, I mean Hedley Lamarr.

As much as he could make me laugh, some of his funniest performances were in skits with the great Tim Conway where he did everything he could to keep himself from laughing. When I heard the news while driving home tonight that he had passed away, one classic scene came immediately to mind.

Thanks, Harvey.

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