Jon Stone
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- April 13, 1931
- Died
- March 30, 1997
- Birthplace
- 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
Jim Henson Idea Man 2024
as Self (archive footage)
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street 2021
as Self (archive footage)
Sesame Street: 50 Years and Counting 2019
Director
Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street 2017
Director
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story 2015
as 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
Writer, Director
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) 2008
Director, Writer
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) 2008
Director, Writer
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol 2006
Director, Writer
- Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras
Plaza Sésamo: Lola aventuras 2006
Screenplay
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? 2004
Original Music Composer
The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street 1998
Co-Director
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies 1997
Director
Sesame Street: Quiet Time 1997
Director
Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree 1995
Director
The World of Jim Henson 1994
as Self
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration 1993
Director
Getting Ready to Read 1992
Director
Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game 1991
Director
Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals 1991
Director
Jim Henson's Memorial Service 1990
Actor
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music 1990
as Self – Host, Director, Writer, Executive Producer
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! 1990
Director
Sesame Street: Dance Along! 1990
Director, Executive Producer
Sesame Street: Monster Hits! 1990
Director
Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! 1990
Director
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 1989
Executive Producer
Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie 1988
Director
Big Bird in Japan 1988
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
The Best of Ernie and Bert 1988
Director
Sesame Street: Sing Along 1987
Director
Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers 1986
Director
Sesame Street: Sleepytime Songs & Stories 1986
Director
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art 1983
as Intercom Announcer (voice), Director
Big Bird in China 1983
Director, Executive Producer, Writer
Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets 1983
Writer
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together 1979
Writer
Grump Critic 1979
as Announcer (voice)
- Muppet Gimme a Break
Muppet Gimme a Break 1979
as Announcer in "Grump Critic" (voice)
- Muppet Breaker Upper
Muppet Breaker Upper 1979
as Announcer for "The Five Basic Rules of Selling" (voice)
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street 1978
as Santa Claus (voice) (uncredited), Writer, Director, Executive Producer
Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives? 1975
as Self
Julie on Sesame Street 1973
Writer
This Way to Sesame Street 1969
Writer
Sesame Street Pitch Reel 1969
Director
Hey Cinderella! 1969
Writer
- Youth '68
Youth '68 1968
Director
Creature of Comfort 1968
Actor
Ripples 1967
as Architect
Credits from TMDB.