Snail Mail Salutes to Alfred Hitchcock, Ed Sullivan & The Twilight Zone
Jessica Marcel — August 11, 2009 — Pop Culture
References: usps & latimesblogs.latimes
Classic television fans can send snail mail in style with newly released retro TV stamps from the United States Postal Service. The series will include commemorative stamps for shows from “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” to “The Ed Sullivan Show.”
Showcasing classic TV is somehow fitting for stamps nowadays, since both are getting more and more outdated. But just how it’s refreshing to get an actual letter in the mail, it is also refreshing to reminisce on great shows of the past, hence the appeal of these retro TV stamps.
Our favorite: “The Twilight Zone” stamp featuring Rod Sterling.
Showcasing classic TV is somehow fitting for stamps nowadays, since both are getting more and more outdated. But just how it’s refreshing to get an actual letter in the mail, it is also refreshing to reminisce on great shows of the past, hence the appeal of these retro TV stamps.
Our favorite: “The Twilight Zone” stamp featuring Rod Sterling.
Trend Themes
1. Classic TV Stamps - Opportunity for postal services to create commemorative stamps featuring classic TV shows and characters as a way to attract collectors and appeal to nostalgia.
2. Retro TV Memorabilia - Potential for merchandise companies to develop and sell retro TV-themed products, such as posters, t-shirts, and collectibles, to capitalize on the nostalgia trend.
3. Digital Entertainment Nostalgia - Chance for streaming platforms and content creators to leverage the popularity of classic TV shows by making them available for streaming and introducing them to a new generation of viewers.
Industry Implications
1. Postal Services - Disruptive opportunity for postal services to collaborate with popular TV networks and release commemorative stamps that celebrate iconic shows, attracting collectors and increasing stamp sales.
2. Merchandise and Memorabilia - Innovative prospect for merchandise companies to license retro TV shows and characters and create a range of collectible products that tap into the nostalgia market and generate revenue.
3. Streaming Platforms - Emerging disruption for streaming platforms to acquire rights to classic TV shows and make them available for streaming, appealing to both existing viewers who grew up with the shows and a new audience interested in retro entertainment.
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