Let's make this birthday one to remember.

85 years old (Born on November 19, 1939)

Happy Birthday to the legendary Garrick Utley! From bravely reporting as NBC's first full-time journalist on-site during the Vietnam War, you've always been ahead of your time—literally. Your fearless dedication and insightful coverage have made you a true icon in journalism history.

Whether at NBC News, PBS, ABC News or CNN—you've covered more networks than most people cover birthdays! Here's hoping this birthday brings fewer deadlines and breaking news alerts—and far more cake slices. Cheers to another year filled with laughter, great stories (both told and untold), and continued inspiration for journalists everywhere. Happy Birthday Garrick!