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Tim Conway's Uproarious Antics in Front of Queen Carol Burnett

Adult female wearing a light blue coat, brooch, pearl necklace, large earrings, and headscarf with decorative element, accompanied by two men in military uniforms indoors.

In Season 9, Episode 6 of 'The Carol Burnett Show,' Carol plays the Queen. She stands in a blue dress typical of the Queen's wardrobe, and four soldiers are in front of her at the Royal castle.

An adult female wearing a white coat dress with long sleeves and a high collar, accompanied by men in military uniforms outdoors near a building with greenery under natural daylight.

A man hands her a medal of honor, and she turns to Tim Conway, dressed in a soldier uniform. Carol holds the medal up to him and says in a high-pitched voice, "For distinguished heroism in the face of the enemy above and beyond the call of duty."

Carol continues, "We as your king and queen are proud to present to you, in the presence of your fellow countrymen gathered here, and the millions of viewers at home on the telly, the highest honor this nation can bestow."

A man wearing a mid-20th century military uniform and pearl earrings stands indoors with an adult female wearing a light blue blouse and polka dot headscarf, in muted tones under diffused lighting.

She puts the medal towards Tim, and he says, "I don't want your medal!" He tells her to stick it in her ear. Carol is shocked and says every soldier wants a medal, and Tim responds that he wants a pony instead.

Carol walks back to her advising officer, and the officer suggests, "What if I have him beheaded?" She thinks it's a great idea and walks back to Tim. Then, she asks Tim, "How would you like to have a pony with no head?"

A woman in a light blue outfit with a matching hat and pearl necklace stands indoors, possibly at a formal event; men in olive green military uniforms are also present.

Her advisor calls her back over because she didn't understand him. Carol gets him a pony and reluctantly says this is the highest honor the nation can bestow. Tim looks at the pony and says he doesn't want that one. He says he wants a blue one.

Carol says he is crazy, and she yells at him in her hilarious voice. Tim looks lost while she says, "I am out here, busting my royal bustle!" She tells him there's no such thing as a blue pony, so he says he'll take the medal. Carol lunges at him and chokes him in the hilarious ending.