Shari Lewis was an American ventriloquist, puppeteer, and children's television show host, most popular during the 1960s. She is best known as the original puppeteer of Lamb Chop, first appearing on "Hi Mom", a local morning show that aired on WNBC in New York. Lewis was Jewish-American. Her father was a founding member of Yeshiva University in New York City. Wikipedia
of her appeal," Lewis said. 1934 - 1998 Popular puppeteer/ventriloquist, born in New York City. www.geocities.com/EnchantedForest/Tower/7873/shari.html
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