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orangecrush

(30,777 posts) Fri May 1, 2026, 09:16 AM 7 hrs ago

Liberal Jewish Democratic PUPPET!

My mom was one of the world's greatest entertainers. I don't want to challenge that. I don't think it's wise to go there. But I do want to do everything that I can do for Lamb Chop. I'll help keep her going.[6]

Shari Lewis's other puppet, Hush Puppy, made his comeback at the Iowa State Fair in 2010. Until 2024 Mallory Lewis did not perform Charlie Horse, as doing his voice was hard on her vocal cords. He did make a comeback via social media videos in early 2024. Lewis's daughter still owns the live performing rights to the Lamb Chop characters.[7]

Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop perform mainly for the US military. Lamb Chop is an honorary three-star general in the Marines.[8]

Mallory Lewis described Lamb Chop's values as a "liberal Jewish Democrat".[9]

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lamb_Chop_(puppet)

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Liberal Jewish Democratic PUPPET! (Original Post) orangecrush 7 hrs ago OP

Awwwww.... I Loved Shari FalloutShelter 7 hrs ago #1

So nice to see her daughter orangecrush 7 hrs ago #2

I know. Aristus 7 hrs ago #5

I was floored! orangecrush 5 hrs ago #8

Warms the cockles of my cynical old heart! ChazInAz 6 hrs ago #6

It's a beautiful thing orangecrush 5 hrs ago #9

Post removed Post removed 7 hrs ago #3

... orangecrush 7 hrs ago #4

I loved lamp chop, hush puppy, Charlie horse, ... debsy 5 hrs ago #7

I had forgotten all about them orangecrush 5 hrs ago #10

Recenty Mossfern 5 hrs ago #11

Good call! orangecrush 1 hr ago #18

UhRah! flashman13 5 hrs ago #12

I had a major school-kid crush on Shari Lewis Seinan Sensei 5 hrs ago #13

I was enchanted by her orangecrush 1 hr ago #17

She was fun on Man From UNCLE chowmama 5 hrs ago #14

I remember Shari and Lamb Chop! GiqueCee 5 hrs ago #15

Trying to act normal orangecrush 4 hrs ago #16

She was one of the most talented vents ever! IrishAfricanAmerican 44 min ago #19

FalloutShelter

(14,563 posts)

1. Awwwww.... I Loved Shari

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 09:22 AM

7 hrs ago

Especially Lamb Chop.

orangecrush

(30,777 posts)

2. So nice to see her daughter

Reply to FalloutShelter (Reply #1)

Fri May 1, 2026, 09:27 AM

7 hrs ago

Keeping Lamb Chop going!

Even better knowing Lamb Chop is a liberal Democrat!

Aristus

(72,399 posts)

5. I know.

Reply to orangecrush (Reply #2)

Fri May 1, 2026, 09:51 AM

7 hrs ago

I was absurdly pleased to hear that.

orangecrush

(30,777 posts)

8. I was floored!

Reply to Aristus (Reply #5)

Fri May 1, 2026, 11:20 AM

5 hrs ago

What a nice surprise!

ChazInAz

(3,027 posts)

6. Warms the cockles of my cynical old heart!

Reply to orangecrush (Reply #2)

Fri May 1, 2026, 10:47 AM

6 hrs ago

Of course Lambchop would be a liberal Jewish Democrat!

orangecrush

(30,777 posts)

9. It's a beautiful thing

Reply to ChazInAz (Reply #6)

Fri May 1, 2026, 11:21 AM

5 hrs ago

Pure magic.

Response to orangecrush (Original post)

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orangecrush

(30,777 posts)

4. ...

Reply to Post removed (Reply #3)

Fri May 1, 2026, 09:36 AM

7 hrs ago

debsy

(1,007 posts)

7. I loved lamp chop, hush puppy, Charlie horse, ...

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 11:11 AM

5 hrs ago

…, and, of course, Shari Lewis!

orangecrush

(30,777 posts)

10. I had forgotten all about them

Reply to debsy (Reply #7)

Fri May 1, 2026, 11:22 AM

5 hrs ago

And stumbled across a video of Shari from 1960.

Tears started rolling down this old face.

Mossfern

(4,743 posts)

11. Recenty

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 11:36 AM

5 hrs ago

I've seen :Lambchop stuffed toys at the pet store..
I wanted to get one for my cats, but decided I just couldn't stand to see that adorable little lamb hunted by my ferocious kitties.

orangecrush

(30,777 posts)

18. Good call!

Reply to Mossfern (Reply #11)

Fri May 1, 2026, 03:14 PM

1 hr ago

You could always just havd it as a decoration!

flashman13

(2,521 posts)

12. UhRah!

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 11:41 AM

5 hrs ago

Seinan Sensei

(1,612 posts)

13. I had a major school-kid crush on Shari Lewis

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 11:44 AM

5 hrs ago

orangecrush

(30,777 posts)

17. I was enchanted by her

Reply to Seinan Sensei (Reply #13)

Fri May 1, 2026, 03:13 PM

1 hr ago

At age 6!

chowmama

(1,110 posts)

14. She was fun on Man From UNCLE

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 11:48 AM

5 hrs ago

I'm not kidding, either.

GiqueCee

(4,554 posts)

15. I remember Shari and Lamb Chop!

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 11:48 AM

5 hrs ago

I'm delighted to learn that Lamb Chop & company are still alive and well. First Sergeant Cook looks a little shell-shocked, though. Or maybe just a bit camera shy?

orangecrush

(30,777 posts)

16. Trying to act normal

Reply to GiqueCee (Reply #15)

Fri May 1, 2026, 12:36 PM

4 hrs ago

With a Lamb Chop and beautiful woman at the same time can't be easy!

IrishAfricanAmerican

(4,504 posts)

19. She was one of the most talented vents ever!

Reply to orangecrush (Original post)

Fri May 1, 2026, 04:17 PM

44 min ago

Her act was unique in that it was primarily close up. That is very difficult to pull off and few have that kind of nerve and talent. I miss her but was not aware that Lamb Chop lives on with her daughter. I'll have to check out some vids. Good news!

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