Utica University’s free Films on Thursday series begins its Fall 2026 season on Thursday, August 27, at 7:00 p.m. with the documentary movie Shari & Lamb Chop.

Shari Lewis was a talented singer, dancer and magician, but she’s best known as the ventriloquist who brought sock puppets to life – especially one named Lamb Chop.

The award-winning children’s television pioneer, who reinvented herself more than once in the face of changing times, is celebrated in this documentary that traces her life and five-decade-plus career with rare clips and insightful interviews.

A complete list of the Fall 2026 film series, the campus map, parking information, and more information are available at https://www.utica.edu/film.

All films are shown at 7 p.m. in Macfarlane Auditorium in DePerno Hall and are free and open to the general public