Shari & Lamb Chop
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Screening as part of the 2025 Central Florida Jewish Film Festival.
****This screening will take place at the Orlando Science Center Digital Adventure Theater.****
Before there was Mr. Rogers and Sesame Street, there was Shari Lewis and her lovable cast of puppets, including Hush Puppy, Charlie Horse, and the most beloved puppet of all time, Lamb Chop. In 1960, while still in her early 20s, NBC gave Shari her first national network show, replacing The Howdy Doody Show. The legendary ventriloquist quickly became a pioneer in television who took her responsibility quite seriously to create a safe and non-judgmental space for kids. Winner of 13 Emmy Awards and a Peabody, Shari Lewis was also a talented singer, dancer and magician who wrote over 60 children’s books. This warm and nostalgic film shares her life story and celebrates her lasting contribution to American children’s entertainment, enriching the lives of multiple generations of kids.
Purchase a Series or Mensch Pass to receive admission to all 5 Central Florida Jewish Film Festival films, plus priority seating:
Mensch Pass $118 (limited quantity): Includes first priority seating to all 5 films and a donation to Shalom Orlando
Series Pass $65 (limited quantity): Includes discounted admission to all 5 films and second priority seating
Please note, there are no Enzian Film Society Member discounts or table reservations for Central Florida Jewish Film Festival films.
USA, 2023, 92 min, Directed by Lisa D’Apolito
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“A charming introduction to a remarkable artist and the characters she created, which have endured across generations because they reflect the playfulness at the heart of their creator.”
– Alissa Wilkinson, THE NEW YORK TIMES -
“A loving portrait of an entertainer, innovator, and perfectionist whose legacy is far richer than most remember.”
– Louisa Moore, SCREEN ZEALOTS -
“We end our journey feeling that we have truly come to know Shari Lewis and her delightful companion, exactly as promised by the title. It’s truth in advertising in the best possible way.”
– Christopher Llewellyn Reed, FILM FESTIVAL TODAY -
“Well-edited, captivating and illuminating.”
– Avi Offer, NYC MOVIE GURU -
“[Offers] a new way into Shari Lewis and Lamb Chop, one that somehow delivers the facts with the kind of showmanship only Lewis could offer.”
– Kate Erbland, INDIEWIRE -
“It captures her passion and spirit while saluting her talent and enduring legacy.”
– Todd Jorgensen, CINEMALOGUE
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