> LAMP CHOP page 87 up to me and say: 'I watched you on television this morning. Re- member?' "The question I'm asked most often involves the reality of Lamb Chop. Not wanting to be the one to say there is no tooth fairy or that Santa Claus is really daddy in costume, I tell them that Lamb Chop is a real puppet. If they want more of an answer, I refer them to The Velveteen Rabbit." To emphasize her point, the entertainer, who recently brought her talents to Broadway and emceed the White House Easter Festival, recalls a con- versation she had with a little boy: "Shari," he said, "Charlie Horse is made of jersey, isn't he?" "Yes," I answered. "His ears are felt, right?" "Yes." "His nose is papier-mache?" "Yes." "Shari, how is Charlie Horse?" "I think that kind of under- standing makes shows like Tow- er Rangers' so dangerous," commented the ventriloquist. She remembers her childhood as- sociation of Yom Kippur with the World Series simply because they came at the same time of year. "These violent shows are like a drug that gives kids a momen- tary sense of power that's not real. Kids should not think they get power by kicking or socking people whenever they believe they're right. Interacting for the '90s. "I think that what parents have to do is get their kids in- volved in other activities so tele- vision is not the only activity. Scouting costs a small amount each year. The JCCs have terrific gyms. "If parents would just take the time to get their kids started on activities other than television, they will be so glad they did in the long run." Ms. Lewis, who has been mar- ried to publisher Jeremy Tarcher for 38 years, has a 32-year-old daughter, Mallory. She is a mem- ber of the production team on Ms. Lewis' show and a novelist with 16 young adult books to her cred- it. Ms. Lewis is entering her sec- ond year as chairperson of the American Lung Association Christmas Seal Campaign be- cause of her daughter. "I am very distressed because she smokes," Ms. Lewis said. "I love her so much, and I hate the thought of losing her to ciga- rettes." The Tarchers enjoy a mountain retreat, where they are able to work in quiet and relax by taking long walks, exploring the rural towns near their home and having big, midday meals, which Ms. Lewis likes to barbe- cue. The couple also enjoy taking one-week trips to faraway places. Among the people Ms. Lewis relies on when she is out of town is former Detroiter Robert Ker- nen, whose dad, Richard Kernen, is an administrator at the Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts. The younger Kernen writes and handles production respon- sibilities. "I love working with kids be- cause of their very eager quali- ties, all that makes them ready to jump in and play," Ms. Lewis said. "I have a family that's very playful and perfectly willing to participate and pretend. 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Autumnfest In Southfield The city of Southfield, Parks and Recreation Department, Cul- tural Arts Division will present the 8th Annual Autumnfest on Sunday, Sept. 10, from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the historic Mary Thompson Farm south of the Southfield Civic Center at 25630 Evergreen Road. Parking at the Southfield Civic Center and shuttle service to and from the Mary Thompson Farm are free, as is admission to Autumnfest. Entertainment and activities are planned throughout the day for every age group. The festival will open with a hot breakfast; food will be available throughout the day from local vendors. At- tractions offered include an authentic Indian tepee, a moon- walk, a tractor pull for the chil- dren from 2 to 5:30 p.m., and on display will be a fire engine and an EMS unit. Adults can browse through the many arts and crafts booths of- fering ceramics, games and puz- zles, hand-made jewelry and more. Beginning at 1 p.m., en- tertainment will be offered at the Showmobile stage. 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