Lewis Shari Vedic birth chart profile
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Lewis Shari

• Remembering (Aug 2, 1998)

★ January 17, 1933 · New York City, New York
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Moon Sign
Virgo
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Sun Sign
Capricorn
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Ascendant
Virgo
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Nakshatra
Hasta
Birth Star
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Biography

Who is Lewis Shari?

American puppeteer, ventriloquist, author, magician and singer. A beloved TV personality, her shows started in 1951 and her big break came on an appearance on the "Arthur Godfrey Show" in 1952, followed by her network program airing 1957-1963 through NBC. When cartoons swept the networks, Lewis reshaped her career by appearing in Las Vegas as a performer until the tone of Vegas went strongly to rock and country acts. From there she moved on to TV celebrity game-shows for a stint, moving on to such versatile accomplishments as conducting a symphony orchestra and appearances on dramas and movies. She has written over two dozen childrens books, over 60 books total and has produced 17 home videos. The winner of over seven Emmys as Outstanding Performer in a Childrens Series by 1992, a Peabody Award, the John F. Kennedy Center Award for Excellence and Creativity, seven Parents Choice Awards and the Action for Childrens Television Award. Still working TV at the age of 64, with her beloved puppets Lamb Chop, Hush Puppy and Charlie Horse, Lewis has blessed many households with her extraordinary talent and generosity of spirit. A hard worker, she is tiny, all eyes, mouth, charm and spirit. The President of PBS, Ervin S. Duggan states, "she was a weaver of magic, bringing laughter, knowledge and joy to the hearts of children and adults alike." Her first marriage to Stan Lewis didnt last long and she married publisher Jeremy Tarcher in 1958; one daughter, Mallory, who resides in L.A. Lewis beat breast cancer in 1984, but was diagnosed with uterine cancer in June 1998. On 22 June 1998 she began her chemotherapy treatment program. She died of pneumonia while undergoing chemotherapy, on 2 August 1998 in Cedar-Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles, CA. Link to Wikipedia biography
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Shari Lewis (1933–1998) – Public Profile

Shari Lewis was an American ventriloquist and puppeteer best known for creating Lamb Chop, a sheep puppet that became a beloved staple of children’s television and live performances. While the date of birth is commonly cited as January 7, 1933 in New York City, public records sometimes list variations; widely accepted sources place her birth in New York City in early 1933.

Biographical snapshot

  • Birth: January 7, 1933 (New York City, United States) — public references commonly cite New York City as her birthplace.
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Ventriloquist, puppeteer, performer, author
  • Known for: Lamb Chop puppet and a pioneering presence in television puppetry

Notable works and projects

  • The Shari Lewis Show – A mid-20th-century television program that showcased her ventriloquism and humor.
  • Lamb Chop's Play-Along (1992–1997) – A PBS-aired children's program featuring Lamb Chop and Shari Lewis; the show was a landmark in puppetry-based children’s programming and earned positive reception and award nominations.
  • Live performances and touring with Lamb Chop and other puppets, contributing to the popularity of puppetry in family entertainment.

News, reception and public interest

As a historical figure, Shari Lewis is frequently referenced in retrospectives about classic children’s television and puppetry. There is no ongoing news about new projects from her, given her passing in 1998. Public interest tends to focus on her influence on puppetry, the Lamb Chop character, and the lasting legacy of her television work.

Public media presence and social media

There are no official social media accounts operated by Shari Lewis or her estate. Public engagement with her work today typically occurs through:

  • archival clips and episodes available on video platforms and PBS-related archives
  • fan pages and tribute posts maintained by enthusiasts and historians of television history
  • mentions in articles and retrospectives about classic children’s programming

Legacy and influence

Shari Lewis’s Lamb Chop helped popularize puppetry on television and inspired generations of ventriloquists and child-friendly performers. The character remains synonymous with a warm, humorous approach to puppetry, and Lamb Chop continues to appear in archived footage and nostalgic programming, underscoring Lewis’s lasting impact on children’s media.

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Which Raj Yogas are in Lewis Shari's birth chart?

4 FOUND

Lewis Shari's chart shows 3 Raj Yogas and 1 challenging combination, including Gaja Kesari Yoga, Varishtha Yoga, Vasumitra Yoga.

Planetary Combinations
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Which dasha periods did Lewis Shari live through?

VIMSHOTTARI

Vimshottari dasha periods recorded for Lewis Shari, in order.

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Venus / Rahu / Rahu
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What do Lewis Shari's numerology numbers say?

Lewis Shari's core numbers are Destiny 8, Soul Urge 4, Personality 9, Karmic Debt 11.

◎Destiny
8

Chaldean Destiny 8 indicates executive expression and authority. It supports business, finance, leadership, and achievement through discipline.

❖Soul Urge
4

Chaldean Soul 4 desires stability and certainty. It seeks routine, reliability, and a grounded structure to feel secure.

◇Personality
9

Chaldean Personality 9 appears compassionate and broad-minded. Others often see generosity, ideals, and humanitarian nature.

⚖Karmic Debt
11

Master Number 11 in Chaldean numerology amplifies intuition and inspired vision. It is powerful when grounded, disciplined, and emotionally balanced.

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Life Events & Planetary Transits

Key events mapped against the active Dasha and planetary transits at the time.

1952
Career
Gain social status 1952 (Big break came on the "Arthur Godfrey Show")
1958
Relationship
Marriage 1958 (First marriage, Stan Lewis)
1960
Career
Begin Major Project 1960 ("The Shari Lewis Show")
1992
Career
Published/ Exhibited/ Released 1992 ("Lamb Chops Play Along")
1998
Health
Medical diagnosis June 1998 (Uterine cancer)
1998
Health
Medical procedure 22 June 1998 (Began chemo for cancer)
1998
Death
Death by Disease 2 August 1998 in Los Angeles (Pneumonia during chemotherapy, age 65)
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