Let's make this birthday one to remember.

83 years old (Born on April 19, 1942)

Happy Birthday, Frank Elstner! The man who made Saturday nights unforgettable with "Wetten, dass..?"—proving that betting on quirky talents is always a winning formula. Your charm and wit kept millions glued to their screens for over three decades; clearly, your secret talent was making us laugh while juggling unpredictable guests and bizarre bets.

Even today, your legacy shines bright as ever. Whether it's reminiscing about the guy who bet he could recognize vacuum cleaners by sound or marveling at how you gracefully handled celebrity antics live on air—you've truly mastered television magic. Here's wishing you another year filled with laughter—and fewer strange wagers!