Let's make this birthday one to remember.

84 years old (Born on September 16, 1940)

Happy Birthday to David Seltzer, the talented storyteller who makes us laugh and cry—often at once! You've penned memorable scripts such as *Lucas*, making teenage awkwardness eternally endearing, and *Punchline* so full of heart it knocked our comedic socks off. Who could've guessed adolescence agony or stand-up comedy would yield timeless laughter?

Here's hoping your day is filled with even more laughs than you've scripted onscreen—and fewer dramatic twists (unless they come topped with birthday candles). Keep inspiring audiences everywhere; may this year bring you countless hilarious plots, unforgettable characters…and cake that steals every punchline. Happy Birthday!