Shari Lewis's Unseen 1958 NBC Screen Test

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  • čas přidán 19. 08. 2024

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  • @JJTownley_Classical-Composer

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

    • @cagneybillingsley2165
      @cagneybillingsley2165 Před 2 lety +21

      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 Před rokem +1

      I love them!!🙏❤️

    • @dorkcity
      @dorkcity Před rokem +3

      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 Před rokem +2

      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 Před rokem +1

      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 Před 5 měsíci +36

    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 Před rokem +86

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

    • @MissDavids
      @MissDavids Před rokem

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

  • @mikeclark2162
    @mikeclark2162 Před 2 lety +209

    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 Před 2 lety +9

      NBC has a knack for doing that.

    • @rdsims8809
      @rdsims8809 Před 2 lety +20

      And, she was BEAUTIFUL, too.

    • @mattwalker5129
      @mattwalker5129 Před 2 lety +6

      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 Před rokem +7

      It took 2 years? The Dastards!

    • @Thomas-sc3hj
      @Thomas-sc3hj Před rokem

      ​@@marcelparker6755Remember well

  • @marilynlonigro3454
    @marilynlonigro3454 Před 2 lety +94

    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.

  • @songbird1458
    @songbird1458 Před 2 lety +80

    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 Před 5 měsíci +1

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

  • @edmunddantes7097
    @edmunddantes7097 Před 2 lety +81

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

  • @U2WB
    @U2WB Před 11 měsíci +24

    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.

  • @AnAdorableWombat
    @AnAdorableWombat Před 2 lety +40

    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 Před 2 lety +25

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

  • @theshypersistence
    @theshypersistence Před rokem +41

    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!

  • @drianej
    @drianej Před 2 lety +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.

  • @mattwalker5129
    @mattwalker5129 Před 2 lety +25

    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.

  • @brianjohnson9456
    @brianjohnson9456 Před 2 lety +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 Před 2 lety +26

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

    • @edkienzler406
      @edkienzler406 Před rokem

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

  • @AImaniaX
    @AImaniaX Před 5 měsíci +5

    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 ❤

  • @devinneitzert3326
    @devinneitzert3326 Před rokem +8

    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!

  • @aperson2943
    @aperson2943 Před 2 lety +15

    She was absolutely beautiful

  • @Goodsir420
    @Goodsir420 Před 2 lety +15

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

  • @EmilyFoxasinEmilytheFox
    @EmilyFoxasinEmilytheFox Před 2 lety +23

    What an absolute legend.

  • @tomgainan3446
    @tomgainan3446 Před rokem +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!

  • @user-il5oq5df6l
    @user-il5oq5df6l Před 4 měsíci +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 .

  • @Monty_BeGoodToEachOther
    @Monty_BeGoodToEachOther Před rokem +8

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

  • @hankdegenring8962
    @hankdegenring8962 Před 2 lety +10

    I wish could like this 100 times

  • @WillEnd96
    @WillEnd96 Před 2 lety +12

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

  • @DavidIrthum
    @DavidIrthum Před rokem +4

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

  • @dannyisonyoutube
    @dannyisonyoutube Před rokem +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.

  • @sophie-alexandrapinard9588

    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!

  • @chucknalbone693
    @chucknalbone693 Před 2 lety +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

  • @toyatsymonds9324
    @toyatsymonds9324 Před rokem +5

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

  • @RandyMarsh-dh9es
    @RandyMarsh-dh9es Před 4 měsíci +1

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

  • @bcj842
    @bcj842 Před 2 lety +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!

  • @sarahbob8401
    @sarahbob8401 Před 4 měsíci +2

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

  • @andrewscungio3200
    @andrewscungio3200 Před 11 měsíci +15

    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.

  • @kevinfahey5240
    @kevinfahey5240 Před rokem +3

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

  • @thetreasurehouse1742
    @thetreasurehouse1742 Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @sharonpolikoff7282
    @sharonpolikoff7282 Před 2 lety +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.

  • @DixieTattoo
    @DixieTattoo Před rokem +6

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

  • @zoemarx9017
    @zoemarx9017 Před 2 lety +4

    She so beautiful and cute in her acting :)

  • @MarkMoran-rs1rm
    @MarkMoran-rs1rm Před 12 dny

    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

  • @ytsn_THE_OG
    @ytsn_THE_OG Před 2 měsíci +2

    She was so beautiful...

  • @rhodesmk
    @rhodesmk Před 2 lety +9

    What an amazing talent.

  • @ytsn_THE_OG
    @ytsn_THE_OG Před 2 měsíci +1

    She was like 19 right here. Insane talent

  • @catherineerwin8269
    @catherineerwin8269 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @tickedoffnow
    @tickedoffnow Před 2 lety +6

    So pretty and young ♥️
    Legend 🙏

  • @bryandawkins
    @bryandawkins Před 2 lety +4

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

    • @MrSlanderer
      @MrSlanderer Před 2 lety +1

      Lol she will be remembered for Lamb Chop

  • @PatrickMichael2002
    @PatrickMichael2002 Před 2 lety +5

    PURE TALENT

  • @FrenchEdward06
    @FrenchEdward06 Před 2 lety +7

    STILL an amazing entertainer!

  • @soundman245
    @soundman245 Před 9 měsíci +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

  • @Zobrisdj01
    @Zobrisdj01 Před 2 lety +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

  • @yaminogame
    @yaminogame Před 9 měsíci +1

    This was just plain adorable 🥰

  • @JRAR10012
    @JRAR10012 Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @LKYme
    @LKYme Před 9 měsíci +1

    Incredible! What a talent!

  • @craigmarin4353
    @craigmarin4353 Před 2 lety +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!)

  • @ChrisNeufeldMusic
    @ChrisNeufeldMusic Před 2 lety +4

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

  • @pyrojeff5360
    @pyrojeff5360 Před rokem +1

    So much talent

  • @pirouzufan
    @pirouzufan Před 6 měsíci

    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

  • @mollysroges2973
    @mollysroges2973 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @kawikalo
    @kawikalo Před 10 měsíci

    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.

  • @Mark-dq6lr
    @Mark-dq6lr Před rokem +2

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

  • @montemichelbleu
    @montemichelbleu Před 2 lety +1

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

  • @oliviaswarden6077
    @oliviaswarden6077 Před 5 měsíci

    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!

  • @kenbrownfield6584
    @kenbrownfield6584 Před 2 lety +8

    I still have a crush on her.

  • @kentucker203
    @kentucker203 Před 2 lety +4

    Wow, thanks so much for posting this!

  • @zone5breezy
    @zone5breezy Před 2 měsíci

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

  • @jcchangtop
    @jcchangtop Před 2 lety +7

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

  • @nealsausen4651
    @nealsausen4651 Před 2 lety +2

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

  • @italoriquelme5002
    @italoriquelme5002 Před 7 měsíci

    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.

  • @askjohnnianything2591
    @askjohnnianything2591 Před 2 lety +3

    what a star she was

  • @leonardohummel8658
    @leonardohummel8658 Před rokem

    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❗

  • @SuperChicken666
    @SuperChicken666 Před 5 měsíci

    I used to love Shari Lewis when I was a kid. But I was too young to really appreciate just how good she was.😊❤❤

  • @qmcsing
    @qmcsing Před rokem +2

    Miss this type of children television. So innocent.

  • @Fierysaint1
    @Fierysaint1 Před rokem +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!

  • @puppetsbyarlee
    @puppetsbyarlee Před 2 lety +3

    What a star!!

  • @carlosalbertoteixeira375

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

  • @bertsoltoff7984
    @bertsoltoff7984 Před 2 lety +2

    Great memory. Simpler times.

  • @henrybrowne7248
    @henrybrowne7248 Před 11 měsíci +1

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

  • @KatherinePortis
    @KatherinePortis Před rokem

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

  • @jeffskywalker2495
    @jeffskywalker2495 Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @piddles11
    @piddles11 Před 4 měsíci

    My Childhood ❤❤❤ absolutely love her

  • @EdwardsNH
    @EdwardsNH Před 5 měsíci

    I remember her from when I was a kid in the 70's. Didn't realize 1) Wow, she was beautiful, and 2) she died so young! 64... what a shame

  • @lynnwilliams8295
    @lynnwilliams8295 Před 11 měsíci

    This brought back memories. She was so talented. I just noticed she would look at lamb chop but Charlie would be talking then she would look at him. That was smart to act like she didn’t know exactly when he was going to speak.

  • @Pureluck.
    @Pureluck. Před 8 měsíci

    She's extraordinary.

  • @papalseamstress
    @papalseamstress Před rokem

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

  • @ruffinboijrp
    @ruffinboijrp Před 6 měsíci

    So Was So Beautiful ❤ And Funny 😂 I Didn’t Know Lamb Chop Came Out In The 50’s I Used To Watch Her Show In The 80’s & 90’s R.I.P. Queen 😊

  • @hoosez
    @hoosez Před 6 měsíci

    That, my friends. Is a star.
    I miss her.
    🙏✌

  • @AmeliaHeldt
    @AmeliaHeldt Před 6 měsíci

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

  • @geoffreymark1037
    @geoffreymark1037 Před 2 lety +3

    Shari and Jess -- what an incredible combination!

  • @markspires1223
    @markspires1223 Před 2 lety +4

    Just so fun! 🤗

  • @realamerican6101
    @realamerican6101 Před 2 lety +2

    That was super !

  • @King_Colombia_Inc
    @King_Colombia_Inc Před 2 lety +2

    She’s amazing…

  • @aaronjameshorne
    @aaronjameshorne Před 2 lety +2

    The charm from Sheri

  • @mdolinski4926
    @mdolinski4926 Před 10 měsíci

    She was so beautiful and talented!!!

  • @xxjaime562xx
    @xxjaime562xx Před rokem +1

    Such a great voice, great singer, funny and her ventriloquism is so good. Watch her doing the "round sounds", such a good way to showcase her amazing ventriloquism, her mouth doesn't move.

  • @oppairedpanda7041
    @oppairedpanda7041 Před 2 lety +3

    I love her now

  • @lemuelseale1640
    @lemuelseale1640 Před rokem +1

    She was so beautiful!

  • @busterwolf9792
    @busterwolf9792 Před 5 měsíci

    I love her smile

  • @resqmeskincare6175
    @resqmeskincare6175 Před 2 měsíci

    I miss her!!

  • @michaelibey6700
    @michaelibey6700 Před rokem

    She was such a beauty, and such a kind person. At the age of 69 she's one of my fond memories.

  • @Kel_Rawr
    @Kel_Rawr Před rokem

    She is absolutely beautiful