Shari Lewis: A Children's Television Icon

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Lewis was born on January 17, 1933, in New York City.
She won a Peabody Award for her work on children's television shows in the 1950s and 1960s.
She hosted several New York children's series through the decade.
In 1960, she replaced The Howdy Doody Show on NBC.
She played Dulie Hudson in Watching Out for Dulie in 1961.
Lewis appeared in British shows in the late 1960s and early 1970s.
She and her husband created The Charlie Horse Music Pizza in 1992.
Lewis ended Lamb Chop's Play-Along in 1998.

Shari Lewis was born on January 17, 1933, in New York City. She won a Peabody Award for her work on children's television shows in the 1950s and 1960s. She hosted several New York children's series through the decade. In 1960, she replaced The Howdy Doody Show on NBC. She played Dulie Hudson in Watching Out for Dulie in 1961. Lewis appeared in British shows in the late 1960s and early 1970s. She and her husband created The Charlie Horse Music Pizza in 1992. Lewis ended Lamb Chop's Play-Along in 1998.

Shari Lewis was an accomplished musician and writer.
She voiced the title character in the animated segment Arabian Knights, which was part of the 1968 series The Banana Splits Adventure Hour.
Lewis wrote over 60 books for children.
She was diagnosed with uterine cancer in 1998 and had a hysterectomy.
After her diagnosis, she insisted on taping a final episode of The Charlie Horse Music Pizza.
She developed viral pneumonia and died the evening of August 2, 1998.
After her death, The Charlie Horse Music Pizza was canceled.
She was the recipient of numerous awards during her lifetime.

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Test your knowledge about the life and achievements of Shari Lewis, a renowned figure in children's television. From hosting popular shows to creating beloved characters, explore the fascinating journey of this influential entertainer.