Jon Stone
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.
Place of Birth: Not available
Birthday: April 13, 1931
Deathday: March 30, 1997
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Known For
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
2015-05-06
I Am Big Bird: The Caroll Spinney Story
Overview: A documentary about Caroll Spinney who has been Sesame Street's Big Bird and Oscar the Grouch since 1969. At 78-years-old, he has no intention of stopping.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2015-05-06
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Ripples
1967-04-27
Ripples
Overview: Ripples uses images cut together to visualize the mind's eye of an architect as he considers his next project.
Genres: Science Fiction
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1967-04-27
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Creature of Comfort
1968-01-01
Creature of Comfort
Overview: A series of vignettes are tied together by a story involving a carnivorous entity which masquerades as a bedcover. The creature absorbs evil and greedy people into its body, but leaves the innocent unharmed.
Genres: Horror
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1968-01-01
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Jim Henson Idea Man
2024-05-18
Jim Henson Idea Man
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2024-05-18
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The World of Jim Henson
1994-11-23
The World of Jim Henson
Overview: 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.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1994-11-23
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Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
2021-04-23
Street Gang: How We Got to Sesame Street
Overview: Take a stroll down Sesame Street and witness the birth of the most influential children's show in television history. From the iconic furry characters to the classic songs you know by heart, learn how a gang of visionary creators changed the world.
Genres: Documentary
Original Language: en
Release Date: 2021-04-23
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Muppet Breaker Upper
1979-01-01
Muppet Breaker Upper
Overview: Muppet Meeting Films: "Introduction with a Slight Snare", "The Five Basic Rules of Selling", "Wheels of Progress", "The Secret of Success"
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Muppet Gimme a Break
1979-01-01
Muppet Gimme a Break
Overview: Muppet Meeting Films: "Meal Break", "Grump Critic", "Let's Have the Dam Break"
Genres: No genres available
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-01
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Grump Critic
1979-01-02
Grump Critic
Overview: "Leo asks Grump to give him a signal if his speech gets boring." (Muppet Wiki)
Genres: Comedy
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1979-01-02
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Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
1983-11-16
Don't Eat the Pictures: Sesame Street at the Metropolitan Museum of Art
Overview: As the Metropolitan Museum of Art closes, Big Bird decides to leave his Sesame Street friends behind in search of Snuffy. Once locked inside for the night, educational hilarity ensues as Big Bird and Snuffy team up to help a small Egyptian boy solve a riddle - as the rest of the cast searches for their big, yellow friend.
Genres: Family Fantasy Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1983-11-16
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Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
1978-12-03
Christmas Eve on Sesame Street
Overview: Big Bird worries when Oscar tells him that if Santa Claus can't fit down the chimney on Christmas Eve, nobody would get presents.
Genres: Comedy Family Music TV Movie
Original Language: en
Release Date: 1978-12-03
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