#OTD Georg Elliott Olden (Nov 13, 1920 - Feb 25, 1975). Graphic designer who worked in television and advertising. Working at CBS, he helped to create the visual identities of shows such as Gunsmoke, I Love Lucy and Lassie. In 1963, Olden became the 1st African-American to design a postage stamp, creating a design commemorating the centennial of the Emancipation Proclamation.
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