Sandy Stewart

American singer and actress. Born July 10, 1937. Widow of Broadway composer Morris Charlap and mother of jazz pianist Bill Charlap She is best known for the hit single "My Coloring Book". She first performed the song in 1962 on the TV show The Perry Como Kraft Music Hall and was one of the first artists to record the work in 1962 when it was released as a single. She also included the song on her 1963 album which was also named "My Coloring Book". Her single charted to #20 in the U.S. and #8 on the adult contemporary chart. She was a regular guest on 1950s and 1960s TV variety programs including shows hosted by Ed Sullivan, Bing Crosby, and Eddie Fisher. During the 1961-63 television seasons, she was a regular on NBC'S The Perry Como Show as part of The Kraft Music Hall Players along with Don Adams, Kaye Ballard and Paul Lynde.