Shari Lewis' Reinventions: A Documentary on Legacy and Talent

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. THE DOCUMENTARY Website - Facebook - MALLORY, LAMB CHOP & LISA Mallory Lewis and Lamb Chop - Lamb Chop on TikTok - @yourfavlambchop Lisa D'Apolito IMDb - Lisa's LinkedIn - MENTIONS David Copperfield - Megan Piphus Peace - Darci Lynne Farmer - Center for Puppetry Arts - Cynthia Bemis Abrams and Advanced TV Herstory ATVH Newsletter – tvherstory.com Website - Podcast Archive - tvherstory.com Email - advancedtvherstory@gmail.com Instagram - YouTube - Facebook - Bluesky Social - Production Video - Nivia Lopez - Audio - Marilou Marosz - Music -

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Shari Lewis' Reinventions: A Documentary on Legacy and Talent is an episode from Advanced TV Herstory |Women in TV |Television History | Feminism by Cynthia Bemis Abrams.

This episode is 38:47 long.

This episode was published on Oct 17, 2024.

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