If you’ve ever watched The Carol Burnett Show, you’ll know it’s packed with moments that keep people laughing and smiling. In one unforgettable clip, Tim Conway’s brilliant improvisation had his fellow stars in hysterics. Playing Mickey Hart in a round of “Password,” Conway launched into a hilarious story about an elephant living in a circus, catching his co-stars completely off guard. Dick Van Dyke, Vicki Lawrence, and Carol Burnett couldn’t contain their laughter.

The story took an even more surprising turn when Conway joked about the elephant’s trainer having a relationship with the animal and their eventual burial together. His co-stars were in stitches, trying to control their laughter as they hid their faces and shook with giggles. The performers’ uncontrollable laughter and the studio audience’s reactions were truly contagious, highlighting the timeless appeal and humor that made The Carol Burnett Show a classic.