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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.

Most Popular Jon Stone Trailers

Total trailers found: 47

The World of Jim Henson Trailer (1994)

23 November 1994

In this episode of PBS' Great Performances, the history and legacy of puppeteer Jim Henson is explored, from his six-second commercial beginnings to a five-season run on ABC of The Muppet Show to several theatrically released films, including five Muppet movies, The Dark Crystal, and Labyrinth.

Sesame Street: Trick or Treat on Sesame Street Trailer (2017)

29 August 2017

Say “Hello!” to Halloween! It’s time for tricks and treats when Elmo and Abby visit Count von Count’s spooky castle for a special Halloween.

The Best of Ernie and Bert Trailer (1988)

12 September 1988

Big Bird and Gina are entertaining Ernie’s baby niece, Ernestine, by showing her Uncle Ernie’s scrapbook.

Sesame Street: Monster Hits! Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

You'll have a monstrously good time with Herry Monster as he hosts the Monster Music Award Show! Everyone's favorite furry monsters from Sesame Street sing eleven of their greatest hits: Clap along as Cookie Monster croons his classic "C Is for Cookie.

Jim Henson Idea Man Trailer (2024)

18 May 2024

Featuring unprecedented access to Jim Henson's personal archives, filmmaker Ron Howard brings us a fascinating and insightful look at a complex man whose boundless imagination inspired the world.

Sesame Street: Quiet Time Trailer (1997)

01 April 1997

Quiet Time is a Sesame Street video released on April 1, 1997. Big Bird wants to find out what to do at "quiet time.

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration Trailer (1993)

29 October 1993

Sesame Street Jam: A Musical Celebration is a special produced forSesame Street’s 25th anniversary. Released in a slightly different form on video as Sesame Street: 25 Wonderful Years 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. The special was a companion to the prime-time network special, Sesame Street's All-Star 25th Birthday: Stars and Street Forever!

Muppet Gimme a Break Trailer (1979)

01 January 1979

Muppet Meeting Films: "Meal Break", "Grump Critic", "Let's Have the Dam Break"

The Best of Kermit on Sesame Street Trailer (1998)

01 September 1998

Kermit is being awarded the Frog of the Year Award, presented by Grover. Grover first recites a long poem about frogs, which introduces various Kermit the Frog segments from Sesame Street, while being interrupted by the Three Little Pigs, who are there because Kermit introduced them twice on Sesame Street News.

Grump Critic Trailer (1979)

02 January 1979

"Leo asks Grump to give him a signal if his speech gets boring." (Muppet Wiki)

Sesame Street: Rock & Roll! Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

Rock & Roll! is a Sesame Street video compilation released by Random House in 1990 in the "Sesame Songs Home Video" series.

Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street Trailer (2021)

23 April 2021

Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history.

Youth '68 Trailer (1968)

19 April 1968

This documentary interviews young people on war, religion, music, sex, and other topics. Part of NBC's Experiment in Television.

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Silly! Trailer (1990)

30 April 1990

Big Bird and his pals are making musical mayhem as they sing the goofiest, nuttiest, silliest songs ever.

Creature of Comfort Trailer (1968)

01 January 1968

A series of vignettes are tied together by a story involving a carnivorous entity which masquerades as a bedcover.

I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story Trailer (2015)

06 May 2015

A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969.

Big Bird in Japan Trailer (1988)

01 October 1988

While visiting Japan, Big Bird wanders off from a guided tour bus in Tokyo, and is lost until a Japanese woman helps him get to where he needs to go.

Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 1 (1969-1974) Trailer (2008)

27 October 2008

A collection of complete episodes, including the pilot, from the first five years of the groundbreaking US kids' show that actually managed to entertain and educate at the same time.

Muppet Breaker Upper Trailer (1979)

01 January 1979

Muppet Meeting Films: "Introduction with a Slight Snare", "The Five Basic Rules of Selling", "Wheels"

Rocky Mountain Holiday with John Denver and the Muppets Trailer (1983)

12 May 1983

Rocky Mountain Holiday is a one-hour musical variety special featuring John Denver and the Muppets, which aired on ABC on May 12, 1983.

Mr. Willowby's Christmas Tree Trailer (1995)

06 December 1995

A single Christmas tree becomes the source of cheer for the people and animals living around Mr. Willowby's estate.

Julie on Sesame Street Trailer (1973)

23 November 1973

Julie on Sesame Street was one of a series of Julie Andrews TV specials, produced by ATV and distributed by ITC.

This Way to Sesame Street Trailer (1969)

08 November 1969

A commercial television preview of the new children's educational series, Sesame Street.

A Sesame Street Christmas Carol Trailer (2006)

01 December 2006

Oscar the Grouch is visited by three ghosts in an attempt to teach him the true meaning of Christmas.

Sesame Street: Put Down the Duckie Trailer (1988)

05 October 1988

The stars come out on Sesame Street in this fun-filled video featuring the show's most memorable moments.

Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Trailer (1983)

16 November 1983

As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy.

Ripples Trailer (1967)

27 April 1967

Ripples uses images cut together to visualize the mind's eye of an architect as he considers his next project.

Hey Cinderella! Trailer (1969)

16 March 1969

Hey Cinderella! is a one-hour Jim Henson special which tells a cracked version of the classic fairy tale.

Sing! Sesame Street Remembers Joe Raposo and His Music Trailer (1990)

16 May 1990

A television special broadcast on PBS in honor of composer, songwriter, pianist, television writer and lyricist Joe Raposo after he passed away.

Sesame Street: Elmo's World: All About Faces Trailer (2009)

01 September 2009

Join Sesame Street’s curious red monster as he explores his face! Elmo learns about winking and whistling, and even tries to balance a ball on his nose! Elmo also finds out that the optometrist can help you take care of your eyes, it’s very important to blow your nose properly, and brushing your teeth will keep your mouth happy.

Sesame Street: Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals Trailer (1991)

01 January 1991

Sing, Hoot & Howl with the Sesame Street Animals is a 1991 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, featuring Big Bird and other Sesame Street animals showing clips of their favorite animal songs.

Christmas Eve on Sesame Street Trailer (1978)

03 December 1978

Everyone on Sesame Street is preparing for Christmas: Bert and Ernie exchange gifts in a "The Gift of the Magi" fashion, Cookie Monster wants to get his most desired treat this year, and Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.

Jim Henson's Memorial Service Trailer (1990)

21 May 1990

Following Jim Henson's passing on May 16th 1990, two public memorial services were held. The first (featured here) was held in New York at Cathedral of St.

Sesame Street: What's the Name of That Song? Trailer (2004)

06 March 2004

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.

Getting Ready to Read Trailer (1992)

18 June 1992

The video promotes reading skills with various Sesame inserts, along with a new framing sequence where Big Bird operates his own "Reading Hotline.

Big Bird in China Trailer (1983)

29 May 1983

Big Bird and his Sesame Street companion, Barkley, the big, fluffy dog, travel across China in search of the legendary Feng Huang, the Phoenix Bird.

Sesame Street: Sing Along Trailer (1987)

01 January 1987

Your Sesame Street friends are getting together to sing their favorite songs, and they're inviting you to join all the fun.

Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 2 (1974-1979) Trailer (2008)

08 October 2008

Can you dig it? Sesame Street: Old School Volume 2 picks up right where Volume 1 left off, including all of the grooviest Sesame Street memories from 1974 to 1979! Remember when friends like Don Music, Roosevelt Franklin, Guy Smilty and Fat Blue were on the street? Break out your boogie shoes for far out classics like "What's the Name of That Song?" and "Telephone Rock!" Rediscover the Sesame Street of the 1970s—the place where you learned about letters, numbers, and loveable furry monsters.

Sesame Street: Sing Yourself Sillier at the Movies Trailer (1997)

01 April 1997

In a spoof of Siskel and Ebert's Sneak Previews, Telly and Oscar are seen in a movie theater, reviewing the silliest songs from Sesame Street.

Sesame Street: Elmo and the Bookaneers: Pirates Who Love to Read! Trailer (2009)

01 January 2009

When Elmo finds out how much they love to read he can't wait to become a bookaneer himself. Can he pass the test and help them find their treasure?

John Denver and the Muppets: A Christmas Together Trailer (1979)

05 December 1979

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: Sleepytime Songs & Stories Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

Bedtime Stories & Songs is a 1986 Sesame Street direct-to-video compilation, released on VHS as part of the My Sesame Street Home Video label.

Sesame Street: Old School Vol. 3 (1979-1984) Trailer (2008)

08 October 2008

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.

Sesame Street- Do you know where Ernie lives? Trailer (1975)

14 December 1975

Behind the scenes footage of Sesame Street and The Muppet Workshop.

Sesame Street: Elmo's Sing-Along Guessing Game Trailer (1991)

01 January 1991

Elmo hosts his very own TV game show. Kermit, Big Bird, and more of your Sesame Street Pals are on hand for all the high-energy hijinks.

Sesame Street: Learning About Numbers Trailer (1986)

01 January 1986

Big Bird is the host of a new talk show, Big Bird's Numbers Show (a parody of The Tonight Show With Johnny Carson).

Sesame Street: Dance Along! Trailer (1990)

01 January 1990

Gina, Mike, Big Bird and the Kids host the Sesame Street Dance Along, where they dance and play Sesame Street songs that involve dancing.