Jon Stone
Directing
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
Directing30
movieThe Best of Kermit on Sesame Street
1998
Co-Director
movieGetting Ready to Read
1992
Director
movieBig Bird in Japan
1988
Director
movieBig Bird in China
1983
Director
Youth '68
1968
Director
Acting14
movieJim Henson Idea Man
2024
Self (archive footage)
movieStreet Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021
Self (archive footage)
movieDon't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983
Intercom Announcer (voice)
Grump Critic
1979
Announcer (voice)
Muppet Breaker Upper
1979
Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)
Muppet Gimme a Break
1979
Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)
movieChristmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978
Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited)
movieRipples
1967
Architect
tvThe Patty Duke Show
1963
Talent Scout
Writing13
movieHey Cinderella!
1969
Writer
Production4
movieSesame Street: Dance Along!
1990
Executive Producer
movieBig Bird in Japan
1988
Executive Producer
movieBig Bird in China
1983
Executive Producer
movieChristmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978
Executive Producer
Sound1
movieSesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
Original Music Composer