With titans like Real Housewives of Orange County, Flipping Out and Top Chef, it’s no wonder that Bravo became and still is synonymous with reality TV.

In 1982, Prince William was born, ET: The Extra Terrestrial charmed children everywhere, and Time Magazine’s Man of the Year was a computer. But can glowing fingers and the future King of England compare to the premiere of Late Night with David Letterman? The show, which began in 1982 on NBC, continued until 1993. That’s when Dave, Paul, and the World’s Most Dangerous Band moved to CBS for the Late Show with David Letterman. Some 30 years later, we’re celebrating Dave’s dominance over late night, now besting The Tonight Show and Jay Leno’s chin in the ratings.

Please welcome, MY BIRTHDAAAAYY! Or so might the Queen of Daytime greet the day on her 61st birthday on January 29, 2015. But not, of course, before reminding us to breathe and let go on our journey to being our best possible selves while reading The Secret. So grab your favorite organic cashmere throw—it’s time to celebrate with a look back at the early days of O. Happy birthday, Queen of our Favorite Things!