Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on October 09, 1941)

Happy Birthday, Brian Lamb! You've spent decades making government meetings exciting—no small feat. Who knew that turning cameras on Congress could be more thrilling than reality TV? Your vision gave us front-row seats to democracy in action (and occasionally dozing senators), proving once and for all: transparency can indeed have a sense of humor.

From founding C-SPAN to revolutionizing public affairs broadcasting, your legacy is unmatched. Recently celebrating milestones like countless hours of uninterrupted coverage—and perhaps setting records for caffeinated viewers—you've shown the world how captivating civic engagement truly is. Here's wishing you another year filled with lively debates and fewer filibusters!