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Jon Stone
A visionary writer and producer, Jon Stone battles creative challenges and societal skepticism to revolutionize children's television by bringing beloved characters like Cookie Monster and Big Bird to life on *Sesame Street*.
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In short · Directing since 1967, 7 decades active, 16 credits.
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Biography
Jon Arthur Stone was an American television screenwriter, director, producer, and children's author best known for his work on the children's television show *Sesame Street*. As an original crew member, he played a key role in developing some of the show's most iconic characters, including Cookie Monster, Oscar the Grouch, and Big Bird. Stone was highly acclaimed for his contributions to children's television, earning 18 Emmy Awards throughout his career. He is widely regarded as one of the finest writers in the field, celebrated for his creativity and ability to engage young audiences.
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Dark Zone Thirteen(2019)
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A Sesame Street Christmas Carol(2006)
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Sesame Street: Bert & Ernie's Word Play(2002)
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Sesame Street: Elmo Says BOO!(1997)
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Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree(1995)
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Filmsesame-street-the-best-of-elmo-1994(1994)
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Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration(1993)
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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!(1990)
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Big Bird in Japan(1988)
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Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art(1983)
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Big Bird in China(1983)
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Christmas Eve on Sesame Street(1978)
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- Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame StreetSelf (archive footage) · 2021
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