Free For All Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 (edited) I just heard this on the news. I loved him on the Carol Burnett show- his interaction w/Tim Conway was priceless. He was also a jazz fan- he once showed up at a hotel lounge where I was playing in KC. And his contributions to Mel Brooks' films were fantastic. I didn't know that he did the voice of The Great Gazoo on the Flintstones. Sad news. RIP Edited May 29, 2008 by Free For All Quote
ValerieB Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 a huge loss. one after the other these days, it seems. what a great talent. Quote
Alexander Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 I always loved the way he and Tim Conway would crack each other up. Classic. RIP Quote
catesta Posted May 29, 2008 Report Posted May 29, 2008 I just heard this on the news. I loved him on the Carol Burnett show- his interaction w/Tim Conway was priceless. He was also a jazz fan- he once showed up at a hotel lounge where I was playing in KC. And his contributions to Mel Brooks' films were fantastic. I didn't know that he did the voice of The Great Gazoo on the Flintstones. Sad news. RIP You got that right. Blazing Saddles is one of the greatest movies of all time. "I want rustlers, cut throats, murderers, bounty hunters, desperados, mugs, pugs, thugs, nitwits, halfwits, dimwits, vipers, snipers, con men, Indian agents, Mexican bandits, muggers, buggerers, bushwhackers, hornswogglers, horse thieves, bull dykes, train robbers, bank robbers, ass-kickers, shit-kickers and Methodists" -- Hedley Lamarr R.I.P., Mr. Korman and thanks for the laughs. Quote
catesta Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 I always loved the way he and Tim Conway would crack each other up. Classic. RIP Quote
BeBop Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 I haven't watched TV or any movie since 1978, but Korman was among that last people I saw on each: he and Tim Conway were my father's favorites, and I saw Blazong Saddles for the Basie scene. My memories of him, 30 years on are still vivid. Quote
GA Russell Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 I remember when Korman won the Emmy for best comedian, and Conway closely followed him up onstage and wordlessly stood inches away from the podium, with a world-class hound dog face, completely stealing the show from Korman who was trying to give his acceptance speech. Quote
Neal Pomea Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Yeah but he's never quoted like an important comedian That's my signature from now on. What poetry! Edited May 30, 2008 by It Should be You Quote
Dave James Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 I saw Korman and Conway here in Portland a year or so ago. Must've been his farewell tour. Whatever it was he had, he still had in spades. I was a little apprehensive about the show, but my concerns were washed away almost immediately. It turned out to be a massively entertaining evening capped off by their recreation of the routine where Conway as the dentist mistakenly shoots himself full of novacaine while working on patient Korman. I haven't laughed that hard in awhile. Korman was the consummate professional..a wonderful deliverer of lines and a terrific straight man. I agree with others who have cited Blazing Saddles. That may be the very best representation of all the things he could bring to the table. I'm not much of a fan of cliches, but the fact of the matter is, they don't make 'em like that anymore. Up over and out. Quote
DTMX Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 One of my favorite entertainers of all time. He always delivered the laughs. Quote
Free For All Posted May 30, 2008 Author Report Posted May 30, 2008 Oh man, that bit is classic. I also loved the sketches where Conway would be the old man and move in super slo-mo. He would just DESTROY poor Harvey Korman. Quote
Shawn Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 Oh man, that bit is classic. I also loved the sketches where Conway would be the old man and move in super slo-mo. He would just DESTROY poor Harvey Korman. Nobody was ever funnier while trying to keep a straight face than Korman. That show was one of my fondest memories from childhood, used to watch it with my Grandparents and we'd all laugh hysterically. Korman was always my favorite, he was a giant of a comedian. One of my favorite sequeces is the one in High Anxiety when Korman and Cloris Leachman are having tea and the camera is under a glass coffee table...they keep setting the tea cups in the way of the camera...which has to keep moving and moving to try and keep them in the shot. Quote
Big Al Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 (edited) Heard this on the radio tonight; I suppose it shouldn't be a shock, but he was one of those who seemed like he would always be around. I'm not sure a better "straight man" lived; I always thought he was at his funniest when he was trying to keep from laughing at Tim Conway. Like FFA said, poor guy! Talk about a tough job! How do you NOT laugh at Tim Conway? What a partnership, and you could tell how much they loved and respected one another. This is so sad. RIP, God bless, and thanks for all the laughs, Mr. Korman! Edited May 30, 2008 by Big Al Quote
7/4 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 Boy this caught me off guard, I didn't realize how old he was. . Quote
AndrewHill Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 Just saw the news on line. I grew up watching The Carol Burnett Show and always found Korman and Tim Conway to be absolutely hysterical. The mail room skit was one of my favorites and I think they re-did it recently on The Jay Leno Show and it was just as funny. Korman/Conway was one of the best comedy teams around. RIP Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 Korman and Tim Conway were/are great. Tim Conway is a native Toledoan, by the way. (Thought I might slip that in) I saw Korman and Lyle Wagoner in person once as a kid back in 1969. They were staying in a Holiday Inn while doing a show. Quote
JohnS Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 I only know him from his movies but he had some great roles. Always a pleasure to watch. Quote
BruceH Posted May 30, 2008 Report Posted May 30, 2008 I was also a big fan of Harvey Korman back when I was a kid. Sad news indeed, but at least he had a great career and lived a long time. Here's to you, Harvey. Quote
Jazzmoose Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 Nothing to add; just another fan who'll miss his work. Quote
connoisseur series500 Posted May 31, 2008 Report Posted May 31, 2008 Korman and Tim Conway were/are great. Tim Conway is a native Toledoan, by the way. (Thought I might slip that in) I saw Korman and Lyle Wagoner in person once as a kid back in 1969. They were staying in a Holiday Inn while doing a show. After doublechecking, I realized that Tim Conway is not from Toledo. He is a graduate of Bowling Green State University (my alma mater,) which is located in Bowling Green, Ohio--30 minutes south of Toledo. I got conn-fused! Quote
crabgrass Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 My mind is aglow with whirling, transient nodes of thought careening through a cosmic vapor of invention. ditto, Mr. Lamarr. Quote
randissimo Posted June 1, 2008 Report Posted June 1, 2008 My mind is aglow with whirling, transient nodes of thought careening through a cosmic vapor of invention. ditto, Mr. Lamarr. Great line... Quote
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