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Shari Lewis
AKA: Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop · Lamb Chop · Shari & Jeremy · Jeremy & Shari · Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz
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Born: 1933
New York City, New York, USA
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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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| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| The Nanny | 1993 | Shari Lewis |
| Vicki! | 1992 | Self |
| Dinah! | 1974 | Self |
| Love, American Style | 1969 | Diane |
| The Man from U.N.C.L.E. | 1964 | Janet Jerrod |
| The Danny Kaye Show | 1963 | Self |
| The Merv Griffin Show | 1962 | Self |
| The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson | 1962 | Self |
| The Mike Douglas Show | 1961 | Self |
| Kraft Music Hall | 1958 | Self |
| The Dinah Shore Chevy Show | 1956 | Self |
| The Jack Benny Program | 1950 | Shari Lewis |