In the skit, Conway plays a dentist and Korman plays his patient. But the dentist is incompetent and keeps on sticking the novocaine needle into his own skin and insists to go through with the patient’s procedure.
Conway also admitted on the show that the now iconic skit was based off true events. Before becoming a comedian, Conway was a soldier. In the final weeks of his service, he went to go see the base dentist. He wanted to administer novocaine, but the needle went straight through Conway and into the dentist’s thumb! Just like in the skit, the dentist insisted on performing the procedure despite the numbness.
Now watch the clip below to see the skit for yourself!
We will fondly remember Tim Conway for his humor throughout his career. There will be no one quite like him. Please share to offer your condolences to his friends and family!