Jon Stone
Known for
Directing
Born
April 13, 1931
Birthplace
New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Died
March 30, 1997 (aged 65)
Biography
Jon Arthur Stone (April 13, 1931 – March 30, 1997) was an American writer, director, and producer who was best known as an original crewmember on the children's television show Sesame Street and is credited with helping to develop characters such as Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch and Big Bird. Stone won 18 television Emmy Awards. Many regard him as among the best children's television writers.
Best known work
Jim Henson Idea Man
2024
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
1979
The Patty Duke Show
1963
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
1995
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
1983
Ripples
1967
Hey Cinderella!
1969Filmography
2024
Jim Henson Idea Manas Self (archive footage)
2021
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Streetas Self (archive footage)
2019
2017
2015
2009
2009
2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)Director, Writer
2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)Director, Writer
2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)Director, Writer
2006
A Sesame Street Christmas CarolDirector, Writer
2004
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Original Music Composer
1998
The Best of Kermit on Sesame StreetCo-Director
1997
Sesame Street: Quiet TimeDirector
1997
1995
Mr. Willowby's Christmas TreeDirector
1994
The World of Jim Hensonas Self
1993
1992
Getting Ready to ReadDirector
1991
1991
1990
1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Musicas Self – Host, Director, Writer, Executive Producer
1990
1990
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll!Director