Let's make this birthday one to remember.

77 years old (Born on December 21, 1947)

Happy Birthday, John Longenecker! May your day be filled with more excitement than Broncho Billy's resurrection scene—though hopefully fewer cowboys and less drama. Your timeless storytelling in "The Resurrection of Broncho Billy" continues to charm audiences, proving that great screenwriting never goes out of style.

Here's wishing you another year packed with creativity, laughter, and perhaps a sequel or two (we're still waiting!). Keep inspiring us all through your brilliant narratives; after all these years you're still the best at bringing characters back to life—even if it's just on film. Cheers to many more cinematic adventures ahead!