Shari Lewis's Unseen 1958 NBC Screen Test

[@JJTownley_Classical-Composer]

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

[@cagneybillingsley2165]

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]

I love them!!🙏❤️

[@dorkcity]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@SamanthaJonesSATC]

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

[@mikeclark2162]

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]

NBC has a knack for doing that.

[@rdsims8809]

And, she was BEAUTIFUL, too.

[@mattwalker5129]

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]

It took 2 years? The Dastards!

[@Thomas-sc3hj]

​@@marcelparker6755Remember well

[@songbird1458]

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

[@ARReith]

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

[@marilynlonigro3454]

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.

[@edmunddantes7097]

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]

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.

[@theshypersistence]

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]

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💗

[@drianej]

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]

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.

[@dreemfinder]

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

[@edkienzler406]

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

[@mikeamico6763]

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

[@brianjohnson9456]

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!

[@AImaniaX]

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]

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]

She was absolutely beautiful

[@EmilyFoxasinEmilytheFox]

What an absolute legend.

[@Goodsir420]

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

[@WillEnd96]

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

[@tomgainan3446]

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!

[@Monty_BeGoodToEachOther]

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

[@hankdegenring8962]

I wish could like this 100 times

[@DavidIrthum]

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

[@andrewscungio3200]

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]

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

[@user-il5oq5df6l]

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 .

[@chucknalbone693]

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

[@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!

[@dannyisonyoutube]

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.

[@bcj842]

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!

[@DixieTattoo]

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

[@RandyMarsh-dh9es]

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

[@kevinfahey5240]

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

[@sharonpolikoff7282]

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.

[@toyatsymonds9324]

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

[@sarahbob8401]

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

[@crazyaces4042]

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!

[@thetreasurehouse1742]

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

[@rhodesmk]

What an amazing talent.

[@zoemarx9017]

She so beautiful and cute in her acting :)

[@catherineerwin8269]

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

[@ytsn_THE_OG]

She was so beautiful...

[@natalieterrazas2747]

This woman was wonderful my child hood!!! ❤

[@pyrojeff5360]

So much talent

[@PatrickMichael2002]

PURE TALENT

[@FrenchEdward06]

STILL an amazing entertainer!

[@LKYme]

Incredible! What a talent!

[@tickedoffnow]

So pretty and young ♥️ Legend 🙏

[@craigmarin4353]

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!)

[@JRAR10012]

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

[@ytsn_THE_OG]

She was like 19 right here. Insane talent

[@MarkMoran-rs1rm]

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

[@bryandawkins]

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

[@MrSlanderer]

Lol she will be remembered for Lamb Chop

[@ChrisNeufeldMusic]

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

[@yaminogame]

This was just plain adorable 🥰

[@Zobrisdj01]

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

[@kentucker203]

Wow, thanks so much for posting this!

[@pirouzufan]

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

[@kenbrownfield6584]

I still have a crush on her.

[@jcchangtop]

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

[@oliviaswarden6077]

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!

[@mollysroges2973]

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

[@askjohnnianything2591]

what a star she was

[@soundman245]

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

[@montemichelbleu]

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

[@bertsoltoff7984]

Great memory. Simpler times.

[@Fierysaint1]

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!

[@carlosalbertoteixeira375]

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

[@puppetsbyarlee]

What a star!!

[@realamerican6101]

That was super !

[@zone5breezy]

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

[@markspires1223]

Just so fun! 🤗

[@Mark-dq6lr]

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

[@nealsausen4651]

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

[@aaronjameshorne]

The charm from Sheri

[@piddles11]

My Childhood ❤❤❤ absolutely love her

[@Pureluck.]

She's extraordinary.

[@italoriquelme5002]

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.

[@kawikalo]

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.

[@ruffinboijrp]

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 😊

[@qmcsing]

Miss this type of children television. So innocent.

[@henrybrowne7248]

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

[@KatherinePortis]

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

[@oppairedpanda7041]

I love her now

[@AmeliaHeldt]

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

[@leonardohummel8658]

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❗

[@King_Colombia_Inc]

She’s amazing…

[@jeffskywalker2495]

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

[@geoffreymark1037]

Shari and Jess -- what an incredible combination!

[@xxjaime562xx]

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.

[@hoosez]

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

[@lynnwilliams8295]

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.

[@papalseamstress]

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

[@SuperChicken666]

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

[@resqmeskincare6175]

I miss her!!

[@busterwolf9792]

I love her smile

[@EdwardsNH]

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

[@lemuelseale1640]

She was so beautiful!

[@mdolinski4926]

She was so beautiful and talented!!!