Shari Lewis
Shari Lewis (born Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz; January 17, 1933 – August 2, 1998) was a Peabody-winning American ventriloquist, puppeteer, children's entertainer, television show host, dancer, singer, actress, author, and symphonic conductor. She famously created and performed the sock puppet Lamb Chop, for Captain Kangaroo in March 1956 and then continued on the early seasons (1957–1959) of Hi Mom, a local morning television show which aired on WRCA-TV in New York City.
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Lewis with Lamb Chop in June 1993 | |
| Born | Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz January 17, 1933 New York City, U.S. |
| Died | August 2, 1998 (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1952–1998 |
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| Children | Mallory Tarcher |
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