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,

Remember Shari Lewis and her amazing sock puppets- Lamb Chop, Charlie Horse, Hush Puppy, and Wing Ding? | Good old days NZ