Shari Lewis
Born: 1933-01-17
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz (January 17, 1933 – August 2, 1998), better known as Shari Lewis, was an American ventriloquist, puppeteer, children's entertainer and television show host. She was best known as the original puppeteer of the sock puppet Lamb Chop, first appearing on Captain Kangaroo in March 1956 and then Hi Mom, a local morning television show that aired on WRCA-TV (now WNBC-TV) in New York City.
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Known For
The Muppet Movie
Kids for Character
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
Happy 100th Birthday, Hollywood
You Can Do It
Shari & Lamb Chop
Lamb Chop's Special Chanukah
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
Have I Got a Story For You
Kooky Classics
Top Movie Credits
The Muppet Movie
Additional Muppet Performer
Kids for Character
Executive Producer
Lamb Chop's Chanukah and Passover Surprise
Shari / Lamb Chop / Hush Puppy / Charlie Horse (voice)
You Can Do It
Producer
Shari & Lamb Chop
Self (archival footage)
Holiday Greetings from 'The Ed Sullivan Show'
archive footage
Have I Got a Story For You
Producer
Kooky Classics
Herself (Host) / Lamb Chop (voice) / Hush Puppy (voice) / Charlie Horse (voice)