Jon Stone

Director

Born: April 13, 1931
Died: March 30, 1997 (age 65)
From: New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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.

Filmography (40)

Jim Henson Idea Man (2024)
Self (archive footage)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021)
Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street (2017)
Director
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015)
Self
Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces (2009)
Director
Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! (2009)
Director
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974) (2008)
Director
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) (2008)
Director
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) (2008)
Director
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006)
Director
Sesame Street: Quiet Time (1997)
Director
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies (1997)
Director
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995)
Director
The World of Jim Henson (1994)
Self
Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration (1993)
Director
Getting Ready to Read (1992)
Director
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals (1991)
Director
Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game (1991)
Director
Jim Henson's Memorial Service (1990)
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music (1990)
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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990)
Director
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! (1990)
Director
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! (1990)
Director
Sesame Street: Dance Along! (1990)
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Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie (1988)
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Big Bird in Japan (1988)
Director
The Best of Ernie and Bert (1988)
Director
Sesame Street: Sing Along (1987)
Director
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories (1986)
Director
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers (1986)
Director