2019 First-Class Forever Stamp,Sesame Street: Guy Smiley

# 5394k - 2019 First-Class Forever Stamp - Sesame Street: Guy Smiley

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2019 Guy Smiley – Sesame Street

  • Pictures Guy Smiley
  • One of 16 stamps issued to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Sesame Street


Stamp Category: 
Commemorative
Set:  Sesame Street
Value:  55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue:  June 22, 2019
First Day City:  Detroit, Michigan
Quantity Issued:  62,000,000
Printed by:  Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method:  Offset
Format:  Panes of 16
Tagging:  Nonphosphored type III, block tag

Why the stamp was issued:  To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the beloved children’s television program, Sesame Street.

About the stamp designs:  Designed by art director Derry Noyes using an existing photograph of Guy Smiley.

First Day City:  The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Lafayette Park in Detroit, Michigan, as part of the “Sesame Street Road Trip,” a celebration event held in 10 cities across the US.

About the Sesame Street set:  In 2019, Sesame Street – everyone’s favorite educational and playful children’s television show – celebrated its 50th anniversary.  To commemorate the occasion, the USPS issued 16 new Forever stamps picturing different characters from the show:  Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, Rosita, The Count, Oscar the Grouch, Abby Cadabby, Herry Monster, Julia, Guy Smiley, Snuffleupagus, Elmo, Telly, Grover, and Zoe.  The back of the pane of 16 pictures the official Sesame Street 50th anniversary artwork.

History the stamp represents:  Guy Smiley is America’s favorite game show host.  In classic game show fashion, he approaches everything with an over-the-top level of excitement and enthusiasm.

Guy is best known for hosting “Here is Your Life,” a segment that has honored such objects as a tree, a loaf of bread, and a sneaker.  In “The Waiting Game,” Guy teaches contestants and children about the importance of patience.  When Cookie Monster appeared on the show, he sat with a cookie in front of him and if he could wait until Guy returned, he’d get two cookies.  In “Make it Fit,” we explore different shapes as a contestant tries to find the matching shape in under a minute.

In addition to game shows, Guy has also hosted other Sesame Street events, such as the “Letter of the Day Pageant.”  In this pageant, all the letters compete and have special skills (S can swim, T can tap dance).  After a winner is chosen, Guy sings a song about that letter.  And Guy is known for his singing talent, with such popular songs as “Air” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.”

Guy is constantly challenging his contestants to learn new things.  His games are fun and exciting – and you might be playing one right now without even knowing it!

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US #5394k
2019 Guy Smiley – Sesame Street

  • Pictures Guy Smiley
  • One of 16 stamps issued to coincide with the 50th anniversary of Sesame Street


Stamp Category: 
Commemorative
Set:  Sesame Street
Value:  55¢ First Class Mail Rate (Forever)
First Day of Issue:  June 22, 2019
First Day City:  Detroit, Michigan
Quantity Issued:  62,000,000
Printed by:  Ashton Potter (USA) Ltd.
Printing Method:  Offset
Format:  Panes of 16
Tagging:  Nonphosphored type III, block tag

Why the stamp was issued:  To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the beloved children’s television program, Sesame Street.

About the stamp designs:  Designed by art director Derry Noyes using an existing photograph of Guy Smiley.

First Day City:  The First Day of Issue Ceremony was held in Lafayette Park in Detroit, Michigan, as part of the “Sesame Street Road Trip,” a celebration event held in 10 cities across the US.

About the Sesame Street set:  In 2019, Sesame Street – everyone’s favorite educational and playful children’s television show – celebrated its 50th anniversary.  To commemorate the occasion, the USPS issued 16 new Forever stamps picturing different characters from the show:  Big Bird, Ernie, Bert, Cookie Monster, Rosita, The Count, Oscar the Grouch, Abby Cadabby, Herry Monster, Julia, Guy Smiley, Snuffleupagus, Elmo, Telly, Grover, and Zoe.  The back of the pane of 16 pictures the official Sesame Street 50th anniversary artwork.

History the stamp represents:  Guy Smiley is America’s favorite game show host.  In classic game show fashion, he approaches everything with an over-the-top level of excitement and enthusiasm.

Guy is best known for hosting “Here is Your Life,” a segment that has honored such objects as a tree, a loaf of bread, and a sneaker.  In “The Waiting Game,” Guy teaches contestants and children about the importance of patience.  When Cookie Monster appeared on the show, he sat with a cookie in front of him and if he could wait until Guy returned, he’d get two cookies.  In “Make it Fit,” we explore different shapes as a contestant tries to find the matching shape in under a minute.

In addition to game shows, Guy has also hosted other Sesame Street events, such as the “Letter of the Day Pageant.”  In this pageant, all the letters compete and have special skills (S can swim, T can tap dance).  After a winner is chosen, Guy sings a song about that letter.  And Guy is known for his singing talent, with such popular songs as “Air” and “They Can’t Take That Away From Me.”

Guy is constantly challenging his contestants to learn new things.  His games are fun and exciting – and you might be playing one right now without even knowing it!