Shari Lewis scripts, 1960-1962

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Summary

Creators:
Lewis, Shari
Abstract:
This collection consists of scripts from American ventriloquist, puppeteer, and children's entertainer Shari Lewis (1933-1998) for the "The Shari Lewis Show" television series (1960-1962). There is also one folder with a song list for the series and production related correspondence.
Extent:
3.375 Linear Feet 3 boxes
Language:
English .
Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Shari Lewis scripts, Collection no. 2558, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Background

Scope and content:

This collection consists of scripts from American ventriloquist, puppeteer, and children's entertainer Shari Lewis (1933-1998) for the "The Shari Lewis Show" television series (1960-1962). There is also one folder with a song list for the series and production related correspondence.

Biographical / historical:

Shari Lewis (1933-1998) was an American ventriloquist, puppeteer, and children's entertainer. She was best known for her puppet Lamb Chop. "The Shari Lewis Show" featured characters Hush Puppy, Charlie Horse, Lamb Chop, and Wing Ding.

Acquisition information:
Gift of Jeremy Tarcher, Shari Lewis's husband, 1988.
Processing information:

This collection is unprocessed.

Rules or conventions:
Describing Archives: A Content Standard

Access and use

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Advance notice required for access.

Terms of access:

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Preferred citation:

[Box/folder no. or item name], Shari Lewis scripts, Collection no. 2558, Cinematic Arts Library, USC Libraries, University of Southern California.

Location of this collection:
Cinematic Arts Library
Doheny Memorial Library, Room G4
Los Angeles, CA 90089-0185, US
Contact:
(213) 740-8383
ctlibarc@usc.edu
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