Jon Stone

Directing

Born 1931-04-13 · died 1997-03-30 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA

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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

Jim Henson's Memorial ServiceCreature of ComfortJim Henson Idea ManChristmas Eve on Sesame StreetThe World of Jim HensonStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetI Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney StoryRipplesDon't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of ArtThe Patty Duke Show