Don Knotts’ introduction goes off the rails in the funniest way. The comedic legend had a relatively simple, easy job. But things did not go as planned, so he had to improvise, creating a hysterical situation. Watch the short but laugh-out-loud hilarious clip featuring Don Knotts as he attempts to improvise and quickly keep an entire audience entertained.

Performers must be quick on their feet, ready with a sharp, witty comeback at a moment’s notice. As it turns out, they also have to come up with ways to keep everyone entertained and engaged, especially when things don’t turn out exactly as they expected.

In a short comedic clip posted on YouTube, Don Knotts shows off his ability to improvise, or lack thereof. During the video's opening moments, Don walks out on stage to much applause from the audience. He then goes on to explain his purpose for appearing before them.

“I’m very happy, and I’m really privileged to introduce the next number because it gives me an opportunity to say a couple words about a couple of fellas, I think a lot of,” Don says. “I’ve known Andy and Ernie a long time. Well, I’m just proud to be a friend of theirs.”

The two people he’s introducing are Andy Griffith and Tennessee Ernie Ford. But when he raises his voice and welcomes the two men out on stage, the curtain never goes up, and their absence is noticeable.

Don is then informed that they are not ready yet and that he will have to think of something to keep things going. He comes up with several ideas, including putting the studio audience on television and singing a song with the audience.

Things go from bad to worse for Don. The audience refuses to follow any of his directions. Of course, this was part of a planned bit where Don shows off his comedic genius and talent.

Job 8:21 “The time will come when your mouth will be full of laughing, and cries of joy will come from your lips.”