Shari Lewis wasn’t just a ventriloquist — she was a one-woman universe of imagination. With The Shari Lewis Show, Lamb Chop’s Play-Along, and Charlie Horse Music Pizza, she shaped four decades of children’s television. Her warmth, timing, and puppetry made Lamb Chop feel alive to millions of kids — and her shows became staples in homes across America. Twelve Emmy Awards, generations of families, and one little sock puppet who became an icon. A reminder of a time when children’s TV felt personal,

33 reactions · 4 comments | At an early age, Shari Lewis learned magic, juggling, and ventriloquism. After performing on television in other shows, including Captain Kangaroo, NBC debuted The Shari Lewis Show in 1960, and the world fell in love with an adorable sock puppet named Lamb Chop. Learn more about the life of TV star Shari Lewis in our Jewish Heroes series. | PJ Library | Facebook

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