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a copy of her letter, please
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Moore, daughter of the most famous
Lone Ranger of them all, in her quest
to persuade the U.S. Postal Service to
issue a Lone Ranger stamp with her
father's likeness in 2009.
For complete directions and
a copy of her letter, please
click here.
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Dawn Moore and Clayton Moore.
| Dawn Moore looking for a stamp of approval |
By Joe Southern
The Silver Bullet
Dawn Moore is rallying Lone Ranger fans for her father once more. This time she’s looking for help
petitioning the United States Postal Service for a Lone Ranger commemorative stamp.
“Now is the perfect time to write and get some letters going,” she said.
Lobbying for a stamp is the second of three major goals she has regarding her famous father. The
first was accomplished when his mask went on permanent display in the Smithsonian. The third is a
book project centered around the Lone Ranger creed. The stamp project began in 2000.
“It’s a 10-year process,” she said.
She is targeting a stamp in 2009. That year marks the 60th anniversary of the television show, as well
as the required 10 years for someone to be gone before they can appear on a stamp. The only
exceptions to the 10-year rule are U.S. presidents.
It would also be timely if they could announce the stamp in 2008, which is the 75th anniversary of the
character.
In addition to enlisting the help of Clayton Moore’s fans, she has partnered with the families of other
silver screen Western legends to try and get a series made that would also include the likes of Roy
Rogers and Gene Autry.
She teamed up with Cheryl Rogers Barnett in 2004 and has been working with Gene Autry’s estate.
“They all died within a year or two of each other,” she said.
Moore said it makes sense, especially now, to do a series based on the Western heroes that baby
boomers and their parents grew up with. “It’s Americana and patriotism … It’s purely an American-
based genera,” she said.
Because the postal service requires stamp requests at least three years in advance of the desired
release, Moore is requesting that fans start writing letters now. “They tell you right away that you won’
t get any response,” she said.
Once letters are written, they should be mailed to:
Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee
Stamp Development
US Postal Service
1735 North Lynn St Rm 5013
Arlington VA 22209-6432
Moore requests that each person write their own letter, but offers hers as an example. Part of it is
included here. To see the whole thing, visit Steve Jensen’s Web site at: http://www.members.tripod.
com/~ClaytonMoore/cmstamp.html.
“I am writing to propose a postage stamp depicting the legendary western character of The Lone
Ranger, to be issued in September 2009 which will mark the 60th anniversary of the television show’s
history making premiere September 15, 1949.
In this time of international terrorism, unrest and uncertainty, The Lone Ranger represents all that is
just, humane and patriotic. This character continues to be a symbol of the strength of what America
was founded on; truth and justice with a quiet humility for good deeds done. Proof of continuing to
inspire young and old:
WB network’s new feature production of “The Lone Ranger”
Rhino Video’s release of a re-mastered set of original Lone Ranger TV episodes
VCI Home Video distribution of digitally re-mastered versions of both original Lone Ranger feature
films
Businesses that continue to use the Lone Ranger image include Direct TV, the Energizer Bunny,
McDonald’s, the major accounting firm of Ernst & Young and a home mortgage dot com, “Ranger
Financial”. (Noting only a few)
The continued proliferation of Lone Ranger web sites – too numerous to count
Popularity of Lone Ranger memorabilia on eBay and other auction venues
Upon the death of Clayton Moore in 1999, the thousands of articles written about the moral and
ethical impact the Lone Ranger had on millions of fans
Most poignantly perhaps, is the testimony from so many of our nation’s police force sighting the Lone
Ranger as the inspiration for their career choice
History of the Character
“The Lone Ranger” was born as a radio show in 1933 in Detroit. The producer of that show, George
Trendle and the writer, Fran Striker continued its huge success by making it the first western ever
written for the new medium of television in 1949. Since its inception, the character became an
immediate multi-million dollar property. For over seven decades, the Lone Ranger has appeared as
a comic strip, comic book, stage production, movie serials or “cliffhangers”, chewing gum trading
cards, hardcover and paperback books for both children and adults, coloring books, records,
thousands of toys, feature films, TV commercials, TV series and cartoons. And, on a star in
Hollywood’s legendary Walk of Fame; the only star to note both the actor and character.
There have been at least 26 actors who have played the Masked Man and 14 different Tontos. Of
course, the best known of these was Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels who took the lead roles when
the TV production first aired September 15, 1949 at 7:30 p.m. Clayton Moore had been chosen from
more than 200 actors after the producer had seen him as another masked man in the Republic serial
“The Ghost of Zorro”. The original series ran from 1949 to 1956 after which 2 feature films were
made also starring Moore and Silverheels.
Continuing Popularity
Over the next 20 years, Clayton Moore kept the Lone Ranger character alive portraying him at fairs,
children’s hospitals, auditoriums and rodeos across the country as well as in the classic TV
commercials for Geno’s Pizza Rolls, Aqua Velva, and Dodge. In 1979, in preparation for the release
of a new Lone Ranger feature film, the owners of the character tried to prevent Moore from
continuing to appear in costume, but Moore took the issue to the fans, and in doing so, became a folk
hero while cementing both the character and the symbolic mask as part of Americana forever.
America’s Stamp of Approval
In the ultimate act of acknowledgment, in May of 2001 the Smithsonian Institution has given the Lone
Ranger’s mask a permanent place of honor in the American Pop Culture Gallery next to Dorothy’s
“Ruby Slippers”. When over 95% of the museum’s collection is in storage, this indeed is an
extraordinary statement.
A postage stamp with this legendary western hero’s image would bring the importance of what this
character has contributed to the moral fiber of America full circle.”
The Silver Bullet
Dawn Moore is rallying Lone Ranger fans for her father once more. This time she’s looking for help
petitioning the United States Postal Service for a Lone Ranger commemorative stamp.
“Now is the perfect time to write and get some letters going,” she said.
Lobbying for a stamp is the second of three major goals she has regarding her famous father. The
first was accomplished when his mask went on permanent display in the Smithsonian. The third is a
book project centered around the Lone Ranger creed. The stamp project began in 2000.
“It’s a 10-year process,” she said.
She is targeting a stamp in 2009. That year marks the 60th anniversary of the television show, as well
as the required 10 years for someone to be gone before they can appear on a stamp. The only
exceptions to the 10-year rule are U.S. presidents.
It would also be timely if they could announce the stamp in 2008, which is the 75th anniversary of the
character.
In addition to enlisting the help of Clayton Moore’s fans, she has partnered with the families of other
silver screen Western legends to try and get a series made that would also include the likes of Roy
Rogers and Gene Autry.
She teamed up with Cheryl Rogers Barnett in 2004 and has been working with Gene Autry’s estate.
“They all died within a year or two of each other,” she said.
Moore said it makes sense, especially now, to do a series based on the Western heroes that baby
boomers and their parents grew up with. “It’s Americana and patriotism … It’s purely an American-
based genera,” she said.
Because the postal service requires stamp requests at least three years in advance of the desired
release, Moore is requesting that fans start writing letters now. “They tell you right away that you won’
t get any response,” she said.
Once letters are written, they should be mailed to:
Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee
Stamp Development
US Postal Service
1735 North Lynn St Rm 5013
Arlington VA 22209-6432
Moore requests that each person write their own letter, but offers hers as an example. Part of it is
included here. To see the whole thing, visit Steve Jensen’s Web site at: http://www.members.tripod.
com/~ClaytonMoore/cmstamp.html.
“I am writing to propose a postage stamp depicting the legendary western character of The Lone
Ranger, to be issued in September 2009 which will mark the 60th anniversary of the television show’s
history making premiere September 15, 1949.
In this time of international terrorism, unrest and uncertainty, The Lone Ranger represents all that is
just, humane and patriotic. This character continues to be a symbol of the strength of what America
was founded on; truth and justice with a quiet humility for good deeds done. Proof of continuing to
inspire young and old:
WB network’s new feature production of “The Lone Ranger”
Rhino Video’s release of a re-mastered set of original Lone Ranger TV episodes
VCI Home Video distribution of digitally re-mastered versions of both original Lone Ranger feature
films
Businesses that continue to use the Lone Ranger image include Direct TV, the Energizer Bunny,
McDonald’s, the major accounting firm of Ernst & Young and a home mortgage dot com, “Ranger
Financial”. (Noting only a few)
The continued proliferation of Lone Ranger web sites – too numerous to count
Popularity of Lone Ranger memorabilia on eBay and other auction venues
Upon the death of Clayton Moore in 1999, the thousands of articles written about the moral and
ethical impact the Lone Ranger had on millions of fans
Most poignantly perhaps, is the testimony from so many of our nation’s police force sighting the Lone
Ranger as the inspiration for their career choice
History of the Character
“The Lone Ranger” was born as a radio show in 1933 in Detroit. The producer of that show, George
Trendle and the writer, Fran Striker continued its huge success by making it the first western ever
written for the new medium of television in 1949. Since its inception, the character became an
immediate multi-million dollar property. For over seven decades, the Lone Ranger has appeared as
a comic strip, comic book, stage production, movie serials or “cliffhangers”, chewing gum trading
cards, hardcover and paperback books for both children and adults, coloring books, records,
thousands of toys, feature films, TV commercials, TV series and cartoons. And, on a star in
Hollywood’s legendary Walk of Fame; the only star to note both the actor and character.
There have been at least 26 actors who have played the Masked Man and 14 different Tontos. Of
course, the best known of these was Clayton Moore and Jay Silverheels who took the lead roles when
the TV production first aired September 15, 1949 at 7:30 p.m. Clayton Moore had been chosen from
more than 200 actors after the producer had seen him as another masked man in the Republic serial
“The Ghost of Zorro”. The original series ran from 1949 to 1956 after which 2 feature films were
made also starring Moore and Silverheels.
Continuing Popularity
Over the next 20 years, Clayton Moore kept the Lone Ranger character alive portraying him at fairs,
children’s hospitals, auditoriums and rodeos across the country as well as in the classic TV
commercials for Geno’s Pizza Rolls, Aqua Velva, and Dodge. In 1979, in preparation for the release
of a new Lone Ranger feature film, the owners of the character tried to prevent Moore from
continuing to appear in costume, but Moore took the issue to the fans, and in doing so, became a folk
hero while cementing both the character and the symbolic mask as part of Americana forever.
America’s Stamp of Approval
In the ultimate act of acknowledgment, in May of 2001 the Smithsonian Institution has given the Lone
Ranger’s mask a permanent place of honor in the American Pop Culture Gallery next to Dorothy’s
“Ruby Slippers”. When over 95% of the museum’s collection is in storage, this indeed is an
extraordinary statement.
A postage stamp with this legendary western hero’s image would bring the importance of what this
character has contributed to the moral fiber of America full circle.”
TM
Stamps to celebrate early TV
By The USPS
Block your calendar for Aug. 11 to attend the dedication of the Early TV Memories stamps,
scheduled to take place in Los Angeles. For more than half a century, Americans have
turned to television for entertainment and information. To those watching in its early days,
TV offered the additional excitement of the new. Whether laughing at the first situation
comedies, tingling at crime dramas, or identifying with ordinary people who had their day in
the spotlight on game shows, audiences were charmed by the novelty of the young medium.
Today, memories from television’s “childhood” — often especially vivid — are a pure
pleasure.
The Early TV Memories commemorated in the 20 stamp set include: Adventures of Ozzie &
Harriet; Alfred Hitchcock Presents; Dinah Shore Show; Dragnet; Ed Sullivan Show; George
Burns & Gracie Allen Show; Hopalong Cassidy; The Honeymooners; Howdy Doody; I Love
Lucy; Kukla, Fran and Ollie; Lassie; The Lone Ranger; Perry Mason; Phil Silvers Show;
The Red Skelton Show; Texaco Star Theater; Tonight Show; Twilight Zone; and, You Bet
Your Life.
By The USPS
Block your calendar for Aug. 11 to attend the dedication of the Early TV Memories stamps,
scheduled to take place in Los Angeles. For more than half a century, Americans have
turned to television for entertainment and information. To those watching in its early days,
TV offered the additional excitement of the new. Whether laughing at the first situation
comedies, tingling at crime dramas, or identifying with ordinary people who had their day in
the spotlight on game shows, audiences were charmed by the novelty of the young medium.
Today, memories from television’s “childhood” — often especially vivid — are a pure
pleasure.
The Early TV Memories commemorated in the 20 stamp set include: Adventures of Ozzie &
Harriet; Alfred Hitchcock Presents; Dinah Shore Show; Dragnet; Ed Sullivan Show; George
Burns & Gracie Allen Show; Hopalong Cassidy; The Honeymooners; Howdy Doody; I Love
Lucy; Kukla, Fran and Ollie; Lassie; The Lone Ranger; Perry Mason; Phil Silvers Show;
The Red Skelton Show; Texaco Star Theater; Tonight Show; Twilight Zone; and, You Bet
Your Life.
The Lone Ranger is finally on a postage stamp!