Let's make this birthday one to remember.

87 years old (Born on December 29, 1937)

Happy Birthday, Dieter Thomas Heck! Watching you masterfully host the legendary ZDF Hitparade in your signature fast-paced style remains one of entertainment history's greatest moments. Your inexhaustible energy and rapid-fire delivery made us wonder if someone secretly turbocharged your coffee backstage.

And let's not forget "Das Millionenspiel" and "Praxis Bülowbogen." Each role brought smiles to countless faces, proving you're just as gifted an actor as a charming TV personality. May this birthday be even more entertaining than those iconic nights on stage—and may no stopwatch ever dare interrupt your celebrations today! Here's wishing you laughter louder than audience applause.