In this episode of our podcast, Conversations with B’nai B’rith, B’nai B’rith CEO Dan Mariaschin interviews Emmy-nominated director Lisa D’Apolito and Mallory Lewis about “Shari and Lamb Chop,” a documentary celebrating legendary Jewish ventriloquist Shari Lewis.

“Shari and Lamb Chop,” directed by D’Apolito, pays tribute to Lewis, a trailblazing female performer whose exceptional talents as a ventriloquist, puppeteer, children’s entertainer, television show host and more earned her 12 Emmy Awards, a Peabody award – and even the B’nai B’rith Dor L’Dor award.

In this conversation, D’Apolito and Shari’s daughter Mallory Lewis – who began performing with Lamb Chop after her mother’s passing in 1998 – discuss “Shari and Lamb Chop” and the filmmaking process, and reflect on the brilliant life, legacy and enduring cultural impact of Shari Lewis, a Jewish American icon and one of the greatest children’s performers ever.

WATCH the interview on YouTube and Facebook.