Lamb Chop's Play Along is an American half-hour preschool children's television series that was shown on PBS in the United States from 1992 to 1995, and in reruns until August 29, 1997. It was created and hosted by puppeteer Shari Lewis, and featured her puppet character, Lamb Chop.
Premise
Shari Lewis lives with Lamb Chop, Hush Puppy, and Charlie Horse (all of which she performs as) and they get into all sorts of adventures, as well as Betcha tricks, Knock-Knock Joke segments, Riddles, Teddy Bear Tales, even song and dance.
Opening and closing
Both the opening and closing songs were written by Broadway composer Norman Martin. Other songs were written by Square One TV songwriter, John Rodby. Two versions of the opening song with different lyrics have been used; one involves bouncing, the other strength. The ending theme song is "The Song That Doesn't End", as sung by the children and puppets while Lewis frantically attempts to sabotage them. The song eventually fades even before beginning a 6th verse. Finally, at the end of the song, Charlie Horse returns. He then tries to get to sing the song again. But Lewis successfully stops him (by putting her hand over his mouth). She (covering Charlie's mouth) orders him to go away. Resigned, Charlie leaves as she asks. But he slams the door before Lewis could tell him don't. Her only consolation is that she is now at peace and quiet with the singing group gone, though she glares at the viewers at fade-out.
Trivia
- This was one of only three Qubo shows to regularly feature puppetry, with the other two being The Choo Choo Bob Show and You & Me.
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