Jon Stone
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.
Known For
The Muppet Show
80%
Writer
1976
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
74%
Self (archive footage)
2021
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
75%
Writer
1978
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
71%
Writer
1979
The Patty Duke Show
62%
Talent Scout
1963
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
62%
Director
1995
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets
67%
Writer
1983
Ripples
67%
Architect
1967
Jim Henson Idea Man
78%
Self (archive footage)
2024
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
74%
Self (archive footage)
2021
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting
55%
Director
2019
Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street
Director
2017
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
74%
Self
2015
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces
60%
Director
2009
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read!
Director
2009
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
Writer
2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974)
Director
2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
Director
2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
Writer
2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
Director
2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979)
Writer
2008
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
67%
Director
2006
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
67%
Writer
2006
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
Original Music Composer
2004
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street
90%
Co-Director
1998
Sesame Street: Quiet Time
60%
Director
1997
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies
100%
Director
1997
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree
62%
Director
1995
The World of Jim Henson
74%
Self
1994
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
70%
Director
1993
Getting Ready to Read
Director
1992
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals
30%
Director
1991
Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game
40%
Director
1991
Jim Henson's Memorial Service
100%
1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
90%
Self – Host
1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
90%
Director
1990