Let's make this birthday one to remember.

85 years old (Born on October 31, 1939)

Happy Birthday, Tom O'Connor! May your special day be as entertaining and enduring as your hilarious rounds on "Crosswits"—where you cleverly turned puzzled contestants into Lifetime Laugh Champions. Who else could master Name That Tune with just two notes, a wink, and an unforgettable punchline?

From witty wordplay in The Zodiac Game to high stakes humor on Gambit—you charmed us all effortlessly across our TV screens. Today we celebrate not only another wonderful year of laughter you've given us but also the timeless spirit that made British television brighter.

Here's hoping this birthday brings more cheers than Crosswits’ finales!