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NPR Staff Celebrate The Big 4-0

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Emily Hellewell

Whew, it's been such a fun day at NPR.

The staff showed up wearing their "I <3 NPR" tees. The Pleasant Pops truck came to the front of our DC offices just in time for a little mid-day treat. ATC produced a great show, just as it has done daily for the last 40 years. Today's show featured special remembrances from the past hosts.

We are especially thrilled with the birthday wishes on Twitter at #happybdaynpr, on NPR's Facebook page and elsewhere.

So, thanks for coming to our party. Without you, public radio's loyal listeners, we'd just be talking to ourselves.

Enjoy a glimpse of today's fun....

  • The roadmap for today's show, May 3, 2011, 40 years since the first broadast.
    The roadmap for today's show, May 3, 2011, 40 years since the first broadast.
  • The control room of Studio 2A during the 40th anniversary show.
    The control room of Studio 2A during the 40th anniversary show.
  • Studio 2A control room, May 3, 2011.
    Studio 2A control room, May 3, 2011.
  • ATC hosts Melissa Block and Michele Norris in the studio during the show on May 3, 2011.
    ATC hosts Melissa Block and Michele Norris in the studio during the show on May 3, 2011.
  • Melissa Block
    Melissa Block
  • Michele Norris
    Michele Norris
  • NPR staff line up to get a hand stamp from ATC host Melissa Block while waiting for a popsicle.
    NPR staff line up to get a hand stamp from ATC host Melissa Block while waiting for a popsicle.
  • ATC executive producer Christopher Turpin and host Michele Norris give out hand stamps to staffers.
    ATC executive producer Christopher Turpin and host Michele Norris give out hand stamps to staffers.
  • Michele Norris
    Michele Norris
  • Some prefer their hand stamps in more unique locations.
    Some prefer their hand stamps in more unique locations.
  • All Songs Considered host and former ATC director Bob Bolien enjoys a treat with fellow staffers.
    All Songs Considered host and former ATC director Bob Bolien enjoys a treat with fellow staffers.
  • I Heart NPR and I Heart Pleasant Pops.
    I Heart NPR and I Heart Pleasant Pops.
  • The flavors of the day.
    The flavors of the day.
  • Thanks to the guys from Pleasant Pops--they were delicious!
    Thanks to the guys from Pleasant Pops--they were delicious!
  • Once the staff got a pop, we invited the neighborhood to have a one, on us. This guy was first in line.
    Once the staff got a pop, we invited the neighborhood to have a one, on us. This guy was first in line.
  • Our neighbors, our fans.
    Our neighbors, our fans.
  • Thanks to our friends for coming out to wish us a happy birthday!
    Thanks to our friends for coming out to wish us a happy birthday!
  • Even the Big Cheese food truck showed up for a free pop. Where is the free grilled cheese in exchange?
    Even the Big Cheese food truck showed up for a free pop. Where is the free grilled cheese in exchange?
  • NPR staffers in front of NPR's DC building.
    NPR staffers in front of NPR's DC building.
  • Congrats to the staff of ATC! Here's to another 40 years.
    Congrats to the staff of ATC! Here's to another 40 years.

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