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Tim Conway shared the reason he had no interest in starring in another sitcom
Though Conway was a stellar comedic performer, there was one aspect of television he tended to avoid.
Though Tim Conway made a name for himself as a variety performer, he was a man of many talents. In addition to acting, Conway also worked as a director and writer. The comedian frequently contributed material to the award-winning series, The Carol Burnett Show, where he also performed.
After Conway left The Carol Burnett Show in 1978 as a regular cast member, the actor starred in popular shows like McHale’s Navy from 1962 until 1966. Conway’s portrayal of Charles Parker earned the actor an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
Despite his success in television, Conway later revealed that while he still enjoyed performing in sketch comedy, he tended to avoid performing in a sitcom.
Conway admitted that, with a team of creatives all looking for a chance to steer the ship, sitcoms frequently became overcomplicated.
“I try not to do sitcoms anymore,” Conway said during an interview with the Ventura County Star. Conway believed that every good series deserved a burst of spontaneity here and there. The actor found the life of a sitcom star to be precise and exacting, two things he was not a fan of.
“There are 30 writers, 40 producers,” said Conway. “They’re all turning the pages as you’re reading, and they’re saying, ‘You forgot the word the,’ and you stay up until 2 in the morning to try and make it funny. That’s not what makes a show funny.”
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