People strive for perfection far too often. Perfection is overrated; the real merit lies in the mistakes we make along the way. There is reality and humanity in mistakes, and oftentimes, that’s all the more important than anything perfection may have to offer.

Take, for example, live performing. Some of the most unforgettable moments exist in live television, with actors laughing right along with the audience whenever an error is made. In those moments, the stage ceases, and performers and viewers become one single entity. It unites us, no matter where we are.

The producers of The Carol Burnett Show understood the value of live performing, so much so that they took it to a new level. Tim Conway, who starred in the series for years, explained that oftentimes, mistakes made by the actors during performances were often included in the show’s broadcast. “The producers never believed in correcting those,” Conway said of mistakes during an interview with the Ventura County Star. “It gave the appearance of what the show was - a live show.”

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Of course, there was no shortage of talent amongst the cast of The Carol Burnett Show, and Conway was quick to point that out.

“The five of us (Burnett, Conway, Korman, Vicki Lawrence, and Lyle Waggoner) were the New York Yankees of our time, as well as a lot of others,” said Conway. “I don’t think a network would let you do an hour and 20 minutes today.”