Nov 15, 2022
Today on the Rarified Heir Podcast, we are talking to Kelly Conway, daughter of genius comedian Tim Conway. Many of you know Tim Conway from his television career on The Steve Allen Show, McHale’s Navy and likely The Carol Burnett Show. Some may know him from his film career in Disney films like The Apple Dumpling Gang or The Private Eyes with Don Knotts among others, like Gus or The Prize Fighter. You might even know him from Spongebob Squarepants or 30 Rock. After all he was nominated for 13 Emmy awards and won six times as a performer and writer. But many of you may not know about Conway’s impact on his brood of six, count them six children. We spoke to Kelly about her experience with dad and writing her book, My Dad’s Funnier Than Your Dad. And you ain’t kidding anbout that!
Kelly recounts to us her life growing up in the San. Fernando Valley as the eldest and oldest in a house where dad made their living room a movie theater (with tickets, popcorn counter and turn style) or sewing slipcovers or sport coats himself. We talk about his relationship and her family relationship with Ghoulardi’s Ernie Anderson (father of director Paul Thomas Anderson) as well as folks like Steve and Eydie, Mike Connors, Harvey Korman and Bob Newhart. We also delve into Kelly’s story of how she fought for her father’s healthcare during his later years and the legal battle she waged simply to see her father when his stepmother refused to allow her to do so. It’s pretty heavy stuff and frankly, opened up the topic to host Josh Mills about his own issues with his mother’s end-of-life healthcare as well. You will laugh, you might cry but you certainly won’t forget this episode of the Rarified Heir Podcast with Kelly Conway. Take a listen.