Big Bird Stamp

Who can refuse a famous giant yellow talking bird that stresses kindness? He can roller skate, ice skate, write poetry, dance, sing, and even ride a unicycle. That’s a lot of talent for a would-be six year old! He’s been everywhere, from calendars to clocks, to movies and television programs. Kids and adults just love him.

Big Bird was awarded his own postage stamp as part of the 1970’s Celebrate the Century postage stamp series. When the United States Postal Service held their nationwide contest to honor the greatest symbols in cultural America from each decade; Sesame Street was one of the 30 nominations in the Arts and Entertainment category. Both children and adults voted for their favorite choices nationwide. Sesame Street came in first place in its category and second overall for all of the stamps in the 1970’s series.

Big Bird was chosen to represent Sesame Street because of his friendly face. Big Bird always helps children feel all right about not knowing everything because he himself does not know everything, like any other six year old. Upon the stamps release, he appeared on The Today Show to thank his fans for voting for him and talk about what it feels like to be a winner.