Jon Stone

Jon Stone
Born
Jon Arthur Stone

(1931-04-13)April 13, 1931
DiedMarch 30, 1997(1997-03-30) (aged 65)[1]
EducationWilliams College (BA)
Yale University (MFA)
Occupation(s)Screenwriter, director, producer
Spouse
(m. 1964; div. 1974)
Children2

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.[2] Many regard him as among the best children's television writers.[1]

  1. ^ a b Lawrence Van Gelder (1 April 1997). "Jon Stone, Who Helped Create 'Sesame Street,' Is Dead at 64". The New York Times. p. B 10. Retrieved 21 August 2020.
  2. ^ Obituary: Jon Stone, Helmore, Edward, The Independent. April 22, 1997.