Shari Lewis’ Reinventions: A Documentary on Legacy and Talent
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In this episode of Advanced TV Herstory, host Cynthia Bemis Abrams discusses the compelling documentary Shari and Lambchop with Mallory Lewis and director Lisa D’Apolito (Love, Gilda). The film chronicles Shari Lewis' life and her constant reinvention across a variety of roles—TV show host, magician, dancer, singer, actress, author, and even symphony conductor. Featuring archival footage and interviews, this documentary uncovers the multifaceted talent of Shari Lewis, including her work as a feminist, philosopher, and visionary in children’s television. Sesame Street’s Megan Piphus Peace provides a generational perspective on Shari Lewis’ enduring influence and creative genius. RELEVANT EPISODES Kids' TV Pioneers Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop featuring Mallory Lewis https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/kids-tv-pioneers-shari-lewis-and-lambchop-featuring-mallory-lewis Shari Lewis & Lamb Chop's Impact on Kids TV https://advancedtvherstory.libsyn.com/shari-lewis-lamb-chops-impact-on-kids-tv THE DOCUMENTARY Website - https://www.shariandlambchopdoc.com/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/shariandlambchopfilm/ MALLORY, LAMB CHOP & LISA Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop - https://mallorylewisandlambchop.com/ Lamb Chop on TikTok - @yourfavlambchop Lisa D’Apolito IMDB - https://www.imdb.com/name/nm0200854/ Lisa’s LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/lisa-d-apolito-2a161920/ MENTIONS David Copperfield - https://www.davidcopperfield.com/html/ Megan Piphus Peace - https://www.meganpiphus.com/ Darci Lynne Farmer - https://www.darcilynne.com/ Center for Puppetry Arts - https://puppet.org/ CYNTHIA BEMIS ABRAMS AND ATVH ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - https://cynthiabemisabrams.com/  Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Email - [email protected] Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/advancedtvherstory/ YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@advancedtvherstory X (Twitter) - https://twitter.com/tvherstory Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/Media.Cynthia Bluesky Social - https://bsky.app/profile/cynthiabemisabrams.bsky.social PRODUCTION Video - Nivia Lopez - https://nivialopez.com/ Audio - Marilou Marosz - https://www.linkedin.com/in/mariloumarosz/ Music - https://freemusicarchive.org/music/Jahzzar/  
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