Shari Lewis
(1933-1998)
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Shari Lewis (born Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz; January 17, 1933 – August 2, 1998) was an American ventriloquist, puppeteer, children's entertainer, comedian, 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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Phyllis Naomi Hurwitz 17 January 1933 The Bronx, New York City, New York, USA
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| Died |
2 August 1998 (aged 65) Los Angeles, California, USA
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| Zodiac | Capricorn |
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