The Oldest Man

The Oldest Man, sometimes referred to as Duane Toddleberry,[1] is a recurring character from comedy sketches featured on The Carol Burnett Show.

As the Oldest Man, Tim Conway wears a rumpled white wig, typically along with a suit, and speaks in a slurred, droning voice.

The character was created by Conway,[6] who began as a recurring guest on The Carol Burnett Show before becoming a series regular beginning with the 1975–1976 season.

The Oldest Man is a strong example of slapstick comedy and clown acting, as the character typically performs exaggerated physical stunts and often injures himself comically in the process.

So that got a lot of laughs.” Later, when working on The Carol Burnett Show, Conway claims the idea for the shuffling walk arrived spontaneously during one sketch.