Radio and TV personality Arthur Gordon Linkletter (1912–2010) was born on this day in Moose Jaw, Saskatchewan, Canada. Adopted at one month old, he was raised by an evangelist and gained his early audience savvy from participating in revival meetings.

He famously quipped, “The four stages of man are infancy, childhood, adolescence, and obsolescence.” Linkletter launched his radio career in 1944 and soon transitioned to television with remarkable success.

He hosted CBS's House Party live for 26 years and won a daytime Emmy. NBC's People Are Funny aired for 19 years and consistently ranked in the top ten, earning three Emmy nominations.

“Humor is absolutely one of the greatest medicines,” he said. “It wakes up the part of the brain that releases natural pain relievers.”

A dedicated humanitarian and youth advocate, Linkletter earned ten honorary doctorates and served on the President's National Advisory Council for Drug Abuse Prevention. He also authored dozens of books.

“No one can keep from aging, but there is no need to grow old,” he shared. His blend of inspiration, laughter, and enduring optimism brightened the lives of millions.

A tireless traveler and advocate for seniors, his recipe for energy and long life was simple: “Stay busy and do things that make people appreciate you and what you have to give.”