Take a look at your collection and you may find that you own several retired but valuable pieces. Recorded november 10, 1926 at the academy of music in philadelphia. Shari lewis and lamb chop go cdrom chicago tribune. One of the great joys of childhood was shari lewis. Lamb chops nutcracker suite includes selections from the score of the nutcracker suite by ilyich tchaikovsky. This is the soooong that neeever eeeends, cause it goes on and on, my friend. Lamb chops playalong is a childrens television series that was shown on pbs in the united states from january, 1992 until september 22, 1995 with reruns airing until august 29, 1997, as well as on ytv in canada. With her trusty puppet lamb chop, lewis has performed on television and in recordings since the 1950s. Daughter carries on shari lewis lamb chop routine benny sieu mallory lewis, with lamb chop, is carrying on the puppet act started by her mother, shari, who died 12 years ago. Nutcracker, suite from the ballet, details allmusic.
Lamb chops nutcracker suite by lan okun, shari lewis, lamb. Not that im complaining, i love the ballet, but theres so much more to its. Shari lewis lamb chop shari s christmas concert part 1 duration. Buy lamb chop s nutcracker suite by shari lewis, lan okun online at alibris. Were remembering shari today, on the 21st anniversary of her death. It was the only one of his three ballet suites to have been compiled an published during the composers lifetime. And also they need to do a anniversary show which includes all the songs, stories, and fun jokes and riddles. Lamb chop is a sock puppet sheep created by late comedian and ventriloquist shari lewis. Shari lewis with lamb chop, charlie horse and hush puppy. Dec 11, 2015 5 fascinating facts about fantasias nutcracker suite. How disney turned tchaikovskys nutcracker into a ballet of. 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 wrcatv now wnbctv in new york city. Find album release information for lamb chops nutcracker suite shari lewis on allmusic.
In 1957, lamb chop, a ewe, first appeared with lewis on hi mom, a local morning show that aired on. Lamb chops nutcracker suite by lan okun, shari lewis. Leopold stokowski conducting the philadelphia orchestra. Unopened 1993 viewmaster set of lambchop and friends with shari lewis lamb chop is a sock puppet sheep created by comedian and ventriloquist shari lewis. Shari lewis has provided generations of children with wholesome entertainment. A shari lewis christmas is an excellent way to revisit shari s talent and appeal. Also the nutcracker suite recorded on disneyland records dq1243. Shari lewis was the host of lamb chops playalong, which aired on pbs from 1992 to 1997, and received several emmy awards. Where kids come to play along and fun things are all we ever do. There was a nuclear test, called trinity test, that took place in the 40s as part of the manhattan project.
Lamb chops playalong dreamworks animation wiki fandom. Puppeteer shari lewis, the childrens entertainer who charmed youngsters for decades with furry sidekicks lamb chop, charlie horse, and hush puppy, has died of cancer, her publicist said monday. The nutcracker suite is an album by american pianist, composer and bandleader duke ellington recorded for the columbia label in 1960 featuring jazz interpretations of the nutcracker by tchaikovsky, arranged by ellington and billy strayhorn. Lamb chops nutcracker suite by shari lewis, lan okun alibris. Shari lewis takes lamb chops and all of us on a magical journey through the classic tale with a small twist. Arabian dance, chinese dance, dance of the flutes, waltz of the flowers. Shari and lamb chops sing quriky lyrics to the timeless music that is known throughout the world as pyotr ilyich tchaikovskys greatest suite. Tchaikovskys ballet of the nutcracker is based on alexandre dumas translation of the original tale by e. The nutcracker suite, a minimusical based on tchaikovskys famous ballet book 2part, teachers handbook choir, masterwork arrangement. Shari lewis guest starred with lamb chop on sesame street in episode 3525, and were also featured in a celebrity alphabet song rendition from that season. Remember to sign in or join d23 today to enjoy endless disney magic. Lamb chops playalong tv series 19921997 shari lewis as charlie horse, host, host, lamb chop, hush puppy, charlie horse, hush puppy, lamb chop. The 1940 disney animated film fantasia features a segment using the nutcracker suite.
It wasnt long before lamb chop made a national tv appearance on captain kangaroo. Her first network childrens program, the shari lewis show, replaced howdy doody on nbc in 1960. Lamb chops playalong tv series 19921997 shari lewis. However, despite lamp chops silliness, she was an endearing character and no matter how exasperated shari could get at lamb chop, theyd always be friends. In that year, on that show, shari, now a fixture in local childrens television, debuted a simple sock puppet named lamb chop. Shari lewis presents lambchops nutcracker suite december. She was best known as the original puppeteer of lamb chop. Finally acknowledged as the greatest russian composer, he had produced symphonies, concertos, ballets, and his latest opera, the queen of spades, had been hailed as a masterpiece. Cw 32, popularly known as the nutcracker suite, in january and february 1892.
The couple married on march 18, 1958, just as lewiss career was heating up. She and her beautiful creator were an instant sensation. The complete ballet was first performed on december 17. As the puppeteer behind charlie horse, hush puppy, wing ding and of course lamb chop, she entertained generations of children with her. Shari lewisthe ever perky, puppeteering pal of lamb chop, charlie horse and hush puppyhas died of cancer at age 65, her publicist said monday. Petersburg branch of the musical society on march 19, 1892.
Nutcracker suite simple english wikipedia, the free. With her peppy personality and her furry puppet companions lamb chop, charlie horse and hush puppy, ms. Archive lamb chops shari lewis has more talents than you can shake a stick atand. Lamb chop creator shari lewis struggled with marriage. Trinity test and the nutcracker suite possible spoilers. Childrens vinyl record albums at the record collector bordentown. Music and art, dance at the school of american ballet, and acting with sanford meisner of. Lamb chop s nutcracker suite by shari lewis, 9781559271059, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. I just want to tell you about our experience with your music.
Shari lewis presents lambchops nutcracker suite by shari lewis, december 1990, st martins pr a edition, audio cassette in english. Shari lewis was born on january 17, 1933 in new york city, new york, usa as phyllis naomi hurwitz. This version was also included both as part of the 3lp soundtrack album of fantasia since released as a 2cd set, and as a single lp, with dance of the hours, another fantasia segment, on the reverse side. I really think that they need to put all the songs of lamb chop on youtube including when the alligator goes. Lamb chop was a puppet of a ewe lamb who would often be shari s foil. Lamb chop,shari lewis beloved lamb, soft plush toy with squeaker. I say all this because todays movie, the nutcracker prince, is one of the. Lamb chop is a sock puppet anthropomorphic sheep created by late puppeteer and ventriloquist shari lewis. Lamb chops playalong is an american halfhour preschool childrens television series that was shown on pbs in the united states from 1992 until 1997, as well as on ytv in canada.
Biography shari lewis and lamb chop tv episode 1994 imdb. Buy online, pick up in store is currently unavailable, but this item may be available for instore purchase. Miniature overture, march, dance of the sugar plum fairy, trepak russian dance. Youve probably heard bits and pieces on tv especially during the wintertime, and it was also featured in the original fantasia, if you saw that. From a strictly professional point of view, tchaikovsky should have been a happy man in 1890. Mar 30, 2015 perhaps the single finest sequence in fantasia, and an enduring masterpiece of the art of animation, the nutcracker scene also helped to create a newfound appreciation for tchaikovskys music. Shari lewis january 17, 1933 august 2, 1998 was an american ventriloquist, puppeteer, childrens entertainer, comedian, and television show host. The main program collects three successive the shari lewis show christmas shows from 1961 through 1963.
Lamb chop was a puppet of a ewe lamb who would often be sharis foil. Lamb chops shari lewis has more talents than you can shake a stick atand conducting is one. Shari lewis plush baby lamb chop puppet in pink target exclusive. Heres a great clip of the ever beautiful and talented sheri lewis. Im a little dad that my kids will never know the awesomeness of this is the song that never ends, it goes on and on my friends. Shari lewis beloved lamb, soft plush toy with squeaker. Listen to nutcracker suite by london symphony orchestra for free, and see the artwork, lyrics and similar artists. It was created and hosted by puppeteer shari lewis, and featured her puppet character lamb chop. Showbiz puppet lamb chop is still on the scene, thanks to her creators daughter. Lamb chop was an instant hit on captain kangaroo, and that break led to another local tv show in new york city, shariland, for which she netted two emmy awards in 1957. In fact, fantasia may have done more for the nutcracker as a piece of music than for any other piece featured in the film. Shari lewis lamb chop betchas tricks and silly stunts part 2.
Shari lewis jan 17, 1933 aug 2, 1998 was an ventriloquist, puppeteer, and childrens television show host, most popular during the 1960s and 1990s. Shari lewis, lamb chop, charlie horse and hush puppy. As most have realized, he was humming tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite. Tchaikovsky compiled his suite from the ballet the nutcracker, op. The diminutive ewe would accompany lewis into stardom.
Lewis, a talented ventriloquist who invented the sock puppet lamb chop and her pals charlie horse and hush puppy, filled their home with similar plush characters. Shari lewis, lamb chop, and big bird shari lewis 19331998 was a ventriloquist, actress, and puppeteer who is considered a pioneer of childrens puppetry. We had to leave early when got fussy but you were so. Every number was acclaimed and repeated, and the suite became an instant hit. Lambchop is tipsy and uses a couple four letter words. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Lamb chop s nutcracker suite includes selections from the score of the nutcracker suite by ilyich tchaikovsky.
Act one tells a story of how little clara aids her magical christmas gift a nutcracker in the form of a soldier defeat an army of mice. Find album release information for lamb chop s nutcracker suite shari lewis on allmusic. Shari is joined by lamb chop and her other puppets hush puppy and charlie horse for light skits with a christmas message. Its super soft exterior makes lamb chop great for cuddling, and its squeaker makes it fun for playtime. Shari lewis lamb chop wiki fandom powered by wikia. This one is for the kids and those canadian viewers who remember and enjoyed the cbc vancouver tv shows with shari lewis, every one a ratings winner.
And so was born lamb chop, the ageless, curly haired creature with the clara bow lips and fluttering eyelashes who has entertained children with music, riddles and banter for 40 years. We loved watching shari lewis and her adorable puppet, lamb chop, back in the day. American tv puppeteer shari lewis became famous in the 1960s with one of. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. However, despite lamp chop s silliness, she was an endearing character and no matter how exasperated shari could get at lamb chop, theyd always be friends.
Shari lewis daughter keeps lamb chop alive, in mesa 15. In 1957 the character, a female lamb, first appeared with lewis on hi mom, a. Lewis entertained children for more than four decades on television, on home video, in. Imagine my surprise when i discovered theyd made an audio cassette of the nutcracker. This edition of tchaikovskys the nutcracker suite, arranged in 1960 by billy strayhorn and duke ellington, was assembled from the original manuscripts held in the strayhorn repository and the ellington collection of the smithsonian. The nutcracker suite duke ellington album wikipedia. Personally, my first exposure to the nutcracker was lamb chops nutcracker suite. Her most famous characters were lamb chop, charlie horse and hush puppy. Cnn lamb chop creator shari lewis dead at 65 august.