Let's make this birthday one to remember.

78 years old (Born on September 25, 1946)

Happy Birthday, John Weidman! From crafting intricate tales of assassins and adventures on Broadway to teaching generations their ABCs alongside Big Bird—your career has truly been a delightful mash-up worthy of its own musical. Who else could seamlessly transition from presidential plots in "Assassins" to playful puppetry with Elmo?

With over a dozen Emmy Awards under your belt for bringing joy (and letters!) into children's lives through Sesame Street, you've proven that storytelling magic knows no bounds—or age limits. May this birthday be as timelessly entertaining as the unforgettable characters you’ve given us all these years. Cheers!