Shari Lewis's Unseen 1958 NBC Screen Test

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  • @JJTownley_Classical-Composer
    @JJTownley_Classical-Composer 3 ปีที่แล้ว +325

    She is really good. I never appreciated just exactly how talented a ventriloquist Shari Lewis was. RIP Shari

    • @cagneybillingsley2165
      @cagneybillingsley2165 2 ปีที่แล้ว +22

      next level skill. the ability to enunciate clearly with minimal mouth movement back and forth rapidly between human and character is something i haven't seen since. it's almost like the dialog was done by someone else

    • @minivegana6516
      @minivegana6516 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love them!!🙏❤️

    • @dorkcity
      @dorkcity ปีที่แล้ว +4

      It also never occurred to me how much harder it must be without smiling haha. You can even try it yourself. She’s always smiling which is lovely and I’m assuming, helpful

    • @MrKenichi22
      @MrKenichi22 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I loved Sherri, seeing this I learned that she worked a lot longer than I thought, but I was happy she was part of my growing up.
      I was devastated learning about her death. But she’d want us to keep smiling when we kept her in mind.

    • @trevgreg2
      @trevgreg2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I can’t say The Rain in Spain is Mainly on the Plain without putting my lips together at some point. Shari had talent, for sure! And to alternate between all the voices and have a conversation with her characters. Wow.

  • @anonymous4365
    @anonymous4365 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +56

    Not only was Shari very good at all the technical aspects of ventriloquism( the art of throwing your voice), but she performed it with a special charm that very few ventriloquists are even capable of. Shari Lewis was undoubtedly the greatest ventriloquist of all time.

  • @UMAROUB
    @UMAROUB ปีที่แล้ว +100

    shari has such a calming voice, she sounds like a princess. she’s incredibly talented!

    • @CarrieBradshawSATC
      @CarrieBradshawSATC ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Are you implying she voiced Princess Nida in the HB cartoon Arabian Knights?

  • @mikeclark2162
    @mikeclark2162 3 ปีที่แล้ว +225

    How any network could pass (at the moment) on Shari Lewis charm and talent is unbelievable. I'm glad that Shari got her big break two years later.

    • @marcelparker6755
      @marcelparker6755 3 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      NBC has a knack for doing that.

    • @rdsims8809
      @rdsims8809 2 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      And, she was BEAUTIFUL, too.

    • @mattwalker5129
      @mattwalker5129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I was 5 years old in 1962, and I loved Sherry Lewis. She was so attractive and charming and intelligent and vibrant and really, really fun to watch

    • @MrParkerman6
      @MrParkerman6 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      It took 2 years? The Dastards!

    • @Thomas-sc3hj
      @Thomas-sc3hj ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@marcelparker6755Remember well

  • @U2WB
    @U2WB ปีที่แล้ว +29

    Shari was talented and beautiful. Not just an excellent ventriloquist; she also had a beautiful singing voice. RIP Shari. We all miss you very much.

  • @edmunddantes7097
    @edmunddantes7097 2 ปีที่แล้ว +88

    I grew up with Lambchop and Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood, such wholesome shows. I appreciate their genius so much more now that I’m older.

  • @songbird1458
    @songbird1458 2 ปีที่แล้ว +85

    She was so lovely and had a beautiful singing voice. She could have easily been a Broadway sensation even by today's standards.

    • @ARReith
      @ARReith 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I agree, but she's well above almost anything Broadway has to offer today. The standards have dropped considerably.

  • @marilynlonigro3454
    @marilynlonigro3454 2 ปีที่แล้ว +96

    Her show was my absolute favorite back in the day. Sometimes when you see an old clip like this, you are disappointed. Not so here. As an adult, I can see how immensely talented she was in a way I never could when I was a child. She was amazing.

    • @botomblin5507
      @botomblin5507 28 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Yes, after Shari all ventriloquist are amateurs

  • @theshypersistence
    @theshypersistence ปีที่แล้ว +44

    Lambchop always stole the show, but I never realized just how pretty and talented Shari was!
    Loved the back story in the description too. Thanks for sharing!

  • @AnAdorableWombat
    @AnAdorableWombat 2 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    She was and still is so beautiful. May your legacy live on Shari. We love you, Lamb Chop, Hush Puppy and Charlie Horse. Rest Well💗

  • @mikeamico6763
    @mikeamico6763 2 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    I too never realized how talented she was also how beautiful. RIP shari

  • @BillyReplies
    @BillyReplies หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    How I long for the days of talent, class, and charm. This was such a sweet and special performance.

  • @mattwalker5129
    @mattwalker5129 2 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    I was 5 years old in 1962. I remember how much I loved Shari Lewis. I loved Lamb Chop and Charlie Horse. I loved Sheri because she was witty, intelligent, loving, and very, very fun to watch.

  • @drianej
    @drianej 2 ปีที่แล้ว +35

    I loved her show when I was a kid. She was such a talented ventriloquist and performer. She was even a magician as she proved in her later shows. May she rest in peace.

  • @brianjohnson9456
    @brianjohnson9456 3 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    I remember her & Lambchop! But I didn’t know she was so talented! To give and take between her and the puppet were seamless. Amazing talent!

  • @dreemfinder
    @dreemfinder 2 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    My first childhood crush... and inspiration to become a puppeteer/ventriloquist/and family entertainer myself!

    • @edkienzler406
      @edkienzler406 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same here Ron Schneider...RIP...and Shari may Lamb Chop and Charlie live on in your daughter Mallory....

  • @Monty_BeGoodToEachOther
    @Monty_BeGoodToEachOther ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I'm stunned... what an accomplished talent.. a true treasure.

  • @ARealPersonNotABot
    @ARealPersonNotABot 2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    She was absolutely beautiful

  • @Airbubblepodcast
    @Airbubblepodcast 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Lamb chops smile makes my life 😮❤😍! Shari was one of the most beautiful Talented master puppeteer and ventriloquist ever to grace our earth. This warms my heart so much. I had no idea that it started as early as the 1950! Now I know why my mom turned my on to lamb chop in the 80s! 😢 thanks momma ❤

  • @Goodsir420
    @Goodsir420 2 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I wish I could've been around when people were like this. What a talented woman.

  • @devinneitzert3326
    @devinneitzert3326 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Wow. I watched her all the time in the early 50s. She was like magic, a nice, loving lady, and Lamb Chop was my very favorite! Thanks for making me smile all over again!

    • @mckavitt13
      @mckavitt13 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Ditto.

  • @EmilyFoxasinEmilytheFox
    @EmilyFoxasinEmilytheFox 3 ปีที่แล้ว +23

    What an absolute legend.

  • @WillEnd96
    @WillEnd96 2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    For half the video I was so charmed I didn't realize she was ventriloquing. First time seing her, she was brilliant.

  • @hankdegenring8962
    @hankdegenring8962 3 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wish could like this 100 times

  • @sarahbob8401
    @sarahbob8401 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    so busy looking at lamb chop as a kid never noticed how beautiful shari lewis was🥰

  • @DavidIrthum
    @DavidIrthum ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As young child growing up in the 1960's this was one of my favorite TV programs.

  • @RandyMarsh-dh9es
    @RandyMarsh-dh9es 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    That’s some incredible voice work and strong acting! I love the wholesome humor. Wow! She was truly amazing!

  • @andrewscungio3200
    @andrewscungio3200 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Look how young Shari Lewis was back in 1958. She was only 25 years old back then, and I'm going to be that age in 2026 just as she was back in 1958.

    • @AnAdorableWombat1
      @AnAdorableWombat1 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Awww you're a baby! This comment was adorable lol

  • @tomgainan3446
    @tomgainan3446 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I watched Shari Lewis as a youngster, and years later I watched her with my own son and daughter. I remember her in an episode of "Car 54 Where are you" with the towering Fred Gwynne" And as a Trekkie, I loved "The Lights of Zetar" What a great talent!

  • @DixieTattoo
    @DixieTattoo ปีที่แล้ว +6

    your story in the description is so lovely, thank you for sharing that with us, this is such a treasure

  • @crazyaces4042
    @crazyaces4042 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    something so simple and made children every where SO happy, including me. She was very talented and obviously really cared about kids. What a treasure! Thank you so much for uploading this!

  • @pyrojeff5360
    @pyrojeff5360 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So much talent

  • @sharonpolikoff7282
    @sharonpolikoff7282 2 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Another wonderful visit into my childhood, courtesy of Gregg Oppenheimer. I'm so glad I caught this video. Shari was an idol of mine. I had all four of her puppets - Lamb Chop, Charley Horse, Hush Puppy, and Wing Ding.
    In this delightful video, Shari has on the same outfit she's wearing on the cover of 'Fun in Shariland,' which in 1958 was one of my very first record albums.

  • @chucknalbone693
    @chucknalbone693 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Love Shari Lewis so much Like Paul Winchell and Jimmy Nelson Shari Lewis became part of so many lives and memories Always a Legend and such a special Lady

  • @thetreasurehouse1742
    @thetreasurehouse1742 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    Shari made her network debut in 1956, on an episode of Captain Kangaroo, which, unfortunately, is not known to be in existence.

  • @LKYme
    @LKYme ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Incredible! What a talent!

  • @catherineerwin8269
    @catherineerwin8269 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    You have wonderful memories! Shari Lewis & her friends were truly classic!

  • @kevinfahey5240
    @kevinfahey5240 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    My dad used to watch it too. He liked Shari's looks! She was also very talented.

  • @SarahShaffer-e4b
    @SarahShaffer-e4b 3 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I was 10 when she passed away and I feel as if a major part of my childhood died with her. I loved her,and lambchop growing up. Even now,as I type,I'm sitting here with my 2 year old ,who can't get enough of her. She was truly a beautiful, talented individual. May she rest in peace.

  • @toyatsymonds9324
    @toyatsymonds9324 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Comedic talent that is entertaining in itself; 🆓 from attacking the character, persona and likeliness of others.

  • @rhodesmk
    @rhodesmk 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    What an amazing talent.

  • @nameandaddress
    @nameandaddress ปีที่แล้ว +1

    What an incredible talent she was

  • @sophie-alexandrapinard9588
    @sophie-alexandrapinard9588 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    While earing Lamb Chop saying I am moving for the moving pictures I truly spitted my coffee all over.
    Loved you has a kid, love you as a adult. Love you forever Shari AND Lamb Chop!
    RIP Shari and XOX Lamb Chop!

  • @dannyisonyoutube
    @dannyisonyoutube ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Shari was truly a positive influence in my life growing up.
    I am happy that she along with Mr. Rogers, the Kratt brothers, The Magic School Bus, Wishbone, Bill Nye the Science Guy and Arthur were a part of my childhood.

  • @ytsn_THE_OG
    @ytsn_THE_OG 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    She was like 19 right here. Insane talent

  • @bcj842
    @bcj842 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I grew up with “Shari’s Passover Surprise” on videotape. I’ve never seen her so young. What a gorgeous woman! No wonder Groucho gave her the brows!

  • @yaminogame
    @yaminogame ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This was just plain adorable 🥰

  • @mollysroges2973
    @mollysroges2973 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I grew up watching Lambchop. Thanks for sharing. She really was amazing.

  • @kenbrownfield6584
    @kenbrownfield6584 2 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I still have a crush on her.

  • @zoemarx9017
    @zoemarx9017 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    She so beautiful and cute in her acting :)

  • @craigmarin4353
    @craigmarin4353 3 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    This was so wonderful on every level. How great for you and thank you for sharing this Jim (Oh, and thanks to your Dad, too!)

  • @natalieterrazas2747
    @natalieterrazas2747 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This woman was wonderful my child hood!!! ❤

  • @AllenJones-w3p
    @AllenJones-w3p 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Shari was the Darci Lynne of her day! In addition to her artistry as a singer and puppeteer, she conducted symphony orchestras and co'wrote an episode of the original STAR TREK .

  • @PatrickMichael2002
    @PatrickMichael2002 2 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    PURE TALENT

  • @JRAR10012
    @JRAR10012 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    thanks for posting this as I was the and still remain a lambchop fan

  • @LynnePedigoRidayReiter
    @LynnePedigoRidayReiter 3 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    THANKS FOR THIS!

  • @jcchangtop
    @jcchangtop 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    I love this so much much! Thank you for posting!

  • @tickedoffnow
    @tickedoffnow 2 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    So pretty and young ♥️
    Legend 🙏

  • @kentucker203
    @kentucker203 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Wow, thanks so much for posting this!

  • @FrenchEdward06
    @FrenchEdward06 3 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    STILL an amazing entertainer!

  • @ailynevensen
    @ailynevensen หลายเดือนก่อน

    I grew up on Lamb Chop's Play Along, this is a piece of her history I didn't know about.. What a wonderful clip to witness ❤️

  • @italoriquelme5002
    @italoriquelme5002 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow just WOW. As a kid you just appreciate nor understand the difficulty and beauty in this work. Absolutely lovely to see this. Thank you for sharing.

  • @papalseamstress
    @papalseamstress ปีที่แล้ว

    Simply the best. 🥰
    We miss you, dear Shari. 🙏🙏

  • @montemichelbleu
    @montemichelbleu 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Brilliant. Am so grateful to her and the gang for being such a treasured part of my childhood.

  • @bertsoltoff7984
    @bertsoltoff7984 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great memory. Simpler times.

  • @askjohnnianything2591
    @askjohnnianything2591 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    what a star she was

  • @KatherinePortis
    @KatherinePortis ปีที่แล้ว

    She was amazing! Rest for a moment my wonderful lady!❤

  • @ChrisNeufeldMusic
    @ChrisNeufeldMusic 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Never seen this until now! This was before “The Shari Lewis Show” landed on NBC.

  • @carlosalbertoteixeira375
    @carlosalbertoteixeira375 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

  • @Zobrisdj01
    @Zobrisdj01 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Wow she was absolutely beautiful. I loved her as a kid in the 80s. I never seen this amd I'm in awe of her beauty

  • @soundman245
    @soundman245 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Most ventriloquists substitute sounds for letters that are hard to pronounce without moving your lips, but here she is saying “the rain in spain” etc. she was the best of the best

  • @MarkMoran-rs1rm
    @MarkMoran-rs1rm 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im glad I watched her program when she was alive she made me so happy with my entire family 💞💞💞 Shari was love and peace God bless her soul

  • @puppetsbyarlee
    @puppetsbyarlee 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    What a star!!

  • @qmcsing
    @qmcsing ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Miss this type of children television. So innocent.

  • @jeffskywalker2495
    @jeffskywalker2495 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Good puppeteer, singer & good entrained. She was amazing.

  • @bryandawkins
    @bryandawkins 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    she will be remembered for writing The Lights of Zetar for the third season of star trek

    • @MrSlanderer
      @MrSlanderer 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol she will be remembered for Lamb Chop

  • @leonardohummel8658
    @leonardohummel8658 ปีที่แล้ว

    She was a very very gifted talented gem.💎
    Beloved by millions of children AND adults.
    a precious part of my childhood also...going back almost 70 years❗

  • @appidydafoo
    @appidydafoo ปีที่แล้ว

    A true genius. Thanks for sharing your story and this upload.

  • @markspires1223
    @markspires1223 3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Just so fun! 🤗

  • @Mark-dq6lr
    @Mark-dq6lr ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I knew she was talented but never realized how very pretty she was !

  • @mdolinski4926
    @mdolinski4926 ปีที่แล้ว

    She was so beautiful and talented!!!

  • @henrybrowne7248
    @henrybrowne7248 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'd forgotten about Shari Lewis. This brought it back. Dang was she talented . . .

  • @lauritadetormes
    @lauritadetormes ปีที่แล้ว

    thank you so much for sharing this footage with us, and for your wonderful story in the description

  • @kawikalo
    @kawikalo ปีที่แล้ว

    I watched 5 minutes and 42 seconds of this video with a smile on my face... Wow... The smile on her was just too beautiful and the talent... Just, wow. I remember watching her show when I was a kid and loving it, but I had nevet seen her this young.

  • @jessicaT12345
    @jessicaT12345 ปีที่แล้ว

    she was exceptionally talented!

  • @piddles11
    @piddles11 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My Childhood ❤❤❤ absolutely love her

  • @Fierysaint1
    @Fierysaint1 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Wow! That chick from that show I watched when I was a kid was from the 1950's! Awesome! And didn't know she was so beautiful!

  • @aaronjameshorne
    @aaronjameshorne 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The charm from Sheri

  • @zone5breezy
    @zone5breezy 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This was amazing, super talented, wonderful ventriloquist! I used to love watching lambchop when I was a kid. ❤ R.I.P. Shari

  • @geoffreymark1037
    @geoffreymark1037 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Shari and Jess -- what an incredible combination!

  • @oppairedpanda7041
    @oppairedpanda7041 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I love her now

  • @realamerican6101
    @realamerican6101 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    That was super !

  • @King_Colombia_Inc
    @King_Colombia_Inc 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    She’s amazing…

  • @nealsausen4651
    @nealsausen4651 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Shari was gorgeous! Beautiful woman! So young in this!

  • @AmeliaHeldt
    @AmeliaHeldt 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is SO good!! It's still so funny. I LOVED Lamb Chops as a 90s kids

  • @pirouzufan
    @pirouzufan 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dude she was soo great ive never seen her older footage this was a treat to watch imagine the skill you have to have to multitask like she had to its impressive

  • @oliviaswarden6077
    @oliviaswarden6077 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Oh ehat a wonderful story! Ty for sharing this. As a child I was a big fan of lambchop, I even had her doll! Many years later I bought DVDs and doll of her for my daughter and she too loved lambchop!

  • @Pureluck.
    @Pureluck. 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She's extraordinary.

  • @AnthonyRobinson-x1z
    @AnthonyRobinson-x1z หลายเดือนก่อน

    How beautiful I was ten then. and I fell in love with sharing she was so beautiful and very talented❤

  • @lemuelseale1640
    @lemuelseale1640 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    She was so beautiful!