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
- Directing
- Born
- 1931-04-13 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA
- Died
- 1997-03-30
Known for
- Jim Henson Idea Man (2024) — Self (archive footage)
- I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story (2015) — Self
- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street (2021) — Self (archive footage)
- Christmas Eve on Sesame Street (1978) — Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
- John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together (1979) — Writer
- The Patty Duke Show (1963) — Talent Scout
- Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree (1995) — Director
- Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets (1983) — Writer
- Ripples (1967) — Architect
- Hey Cinderella! (1969) — Writer
- The World of Jim Henson (1994) — Self
- Big Bird in Japan (1988) — Director
- Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art (1983) — Intercom Announcer (voice)
- Big Bird in China (1983) — Director
- A Sesame Street Christmas Carol (2006) — Director
- Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! (1990) — Director