Let's make this birthday one to remember.

74 years old (Born on October 19, 1950)

Happy Birthday, Dean Parisot! May your day be filled with fewer awkward pauses than a Larry David dinner party and more clever twists than Monk solving his trickiest case. Your knack for turning everyday absurdities into comedic gold has given us countless laughs—and probably made social interactions everywhere just a bit more hilariously uncomfortable.

From the quirky mysteries of "Monk" to the cringe-worthy brilliance of "Curb Your Enthusiasm," you've mastered comedy that stands timelessly funny. Here's hoping this year brings you as much success as Adrian Monk finds hand sanitizer indispensable—because let's face it, laughter is always essential!