Directing
Jon Stone
1931-1997
Known for Christmas Eve on Sesame Street, Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree, Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
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Born04/13/1931
Died03/30/1997
AgeDied at 65
BirthplaceNew Haven, Connecticut, USA
DepartmentDirecting
Biography
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.
