Jon Stone

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Jon Stone

Born April 13, 1931 · New Haven, Connecticut, USA

Died March 30, 1997 · aged 65

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

Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical CelebrationSesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration · 1993
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration
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MovieFamilyMusic
Sesame Street's 25th Birthday: A Musical Celebration is a special produced for the beloved series' 25th anniversary. Released in a slightly different form on video in October 1993, the special was shelved for its broadcast premiere on PBS until 1994, during pledge drive season, and in many markets, aired as part of a marathon block with three show episodes.
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! · 1990
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
6.01990
MovieMusicFamily
Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in with Sesame Street favorites Oscar, Ernie, the Count, and more as they tickle your funny bone with tunes like, "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball," "Mary Had a Bicycle," and more. James Taylor drops by to sing "Jellyman Kelly," and Jeremy Irons, Jane Curtin, and Paul Simon lead an all-star cast of celebrities in the showstopper, "Put Down the Duckie." Songs: The Honker-Duckie-Dinger Jamboree; Ladybug Picnic; Jellyman Kelly; Wavin' Goodbye to You with My Heart; Old MacDonald Cantata; Everything in the Wrong Place Ball; One Banana; Calcutta Joe; Mary Had a Bicycle; Ten Tiny Turtles on the Telephone; Put Down the Duckie.
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His MusicSing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music · 1990
Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music
9.01990
MovieFamilyDocumentary
A television special broadcast in honor of composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist Joe Raposo following his death in early 1989.
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas TogetherJohn Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together · 1979
John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together
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MovieFamilyMusic
In this beloved holiday classic, Kermit the Frog, Miss Piggy and all the Muppets join the singer for a heart-warming Christmas celebration, with traditional carols as well as lesser-known holiday songs.
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? · 2004
Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song?
2004
MovieComedyFamily
Come one, come all for Sesame Street's 35th anniversary musical gathering! Is there one song the whole world can sing together? Find out when Super Grover embarks on an outrageous mission. There's musical mayhem when Oscar the Grouch gets a song stuck in Big Bird's head and our yellow-feathered friend begins his own search for someone to help him name that tune.
A Sesame Street Christmas CarolA Sesame Street Christmas Carol · 2006
A Sesame Street Christmas Carol
6.72006
MovieFamilyFantasy
Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989 · 1989
Sesame Street: 20 Years & Still Counting! 1969-1989
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MovieComedyFamily
This one-hour special marks the 20th anniversary of Sesame Street, the ground-breaking educational children's series that has taught numbers and the alphabet, along with social and cultural concepts, to generations of preschoolers.
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) · 2008
Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984)
2008
MovieFamily
Are you ready for more Sesame Street: Old School? Awesome! Volume 3 covers 1979 through 1984 and is packed with classics like Monsterpiece Theater and Beatle Bailey. Furry new faces like Telly Monster, the Honkers, and Forgetful Jones move to the street! That street gets even longer when the whole cast - plus Big Bird and Oscar - travels to Puerto Rico for Maria's birthday! Gordon and Snuffleupagus get "footloose" as they lace up their running shoes and complete the New York City Marathon, and Big Bird packs his bags for summer camp. Getting reunited with memories from your childhood feels so good!

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Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! · 1990
Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly!
6.01990
MovieMusicFamily
Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever. Join in with Sesame Street favorites Oscar, Ernie, the Count, and more as they tickle your funny bone with tunes like, "Everything in the Wrong Place Ball," "Mary Had a Bicycle," and more. James Taylor drops by to sing "Jellyman Kelly," and Jeremy Irons, Jane Curtin, and Paul Simon lead an all-star cast of celebrities in the showstopper, "Put Down the Duckie." Songs: The Honker-Duckie-Dinger Jamboree; Ladybug Picnic; Jellyman Kelly; Wavin' Goodbye to You with My Heart; Old MacDonald Cantata; Everything in the Wrong Place Ball; One Banana; Calcutta Joe; Mary Had a Bicycle; Ten Tiny Turtles on the Telephone; Put Down the Duckie.

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