Al Roker

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Meteorologist • Anchor

Birth Date: August 20, 1954

Age: 69 years old

Birth Place: Queens, New York City, New York

An affable and charismatic weatherman and TV personality, Al Roker found success as the regular weathercaster for NBC's popular morning show "Today" (1952- ). A 10-time Emmy Award winner and New York native, Roker conducted numerous interviews and segments for "Today," including cooking segments and the recurring segment "Today's Dad," featuring parenting tips. As a regular NBC personality, Roker has served as host of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade, The Rose Bowl Parade, and the Christmas tree lighting at Rockefeller Center. Albert Lincoln Roker was born on Aug. 20, 1954 in Queens, NY. As a young boy, Roker was fascinated by animation and cartoons. He became a member of the Cartooning & Illustration club while attending Xavier High School in New York City before going on to study graphic design and broadcast journalism at the State University of New York at Oswego. While still in college, Roker landed a job as a weekend weatherman at WTVH-TV in Syracuse, NY. Upon graduating with his BA in communications, Roker found weather casting jobs in Washington, DC and Cleveland, OH. Returning to his hometown of New York in 1983, Roker landed the position of weekend weathercaster for WNBC. As Roker began to gain more exposure, the network took notice; he soon became the weatherman for "Weekend Today" (NBC, 1987- ). Roker often sat in for Willard Scott on the weekday edition of "Today." When Scott announced his retirement from "Today" in 1996, Roker was asked to fill the weekday weatherman position on the show. Known for his catch phrase "...and here's what's happening in your neck of the woods," Roker became popular with "Today" viewers. After establishing himself as a staple on the morning show, Roker began to take on more interviews and segments. In 1997, Roker hosted the MSNBC information quiz show, "Remember This?" which earned him a Daytime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Game Show Host that same year. Roker's recognizable voice can be heard in several animated films including "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs" (2009), "Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2" (2013) and "Kung Fu Panda 3" (2016). Roker also embarked on a writing career and over time has written more than a dozen books including The New York Times bestseller "Don't Make Me Stop this Car: Adventures in Fatherhood" in 2001. Branching out from his network career, Roker formed Al Roker Productions, a multimedia company through which he developed and produced numerous network, cable, home video, and public television projects.

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Total Eclipse: Countdown to History

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135th Rose Parade

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Our Planet's Future: The Heat is On

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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2023

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Countdown to Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Hometown Holidays

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2023

Al's Ultimate Summer Block Party

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2023

Climate Changes and Super Solutions

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The 96th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Parade

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Burning Questions: Covering Climate Now

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Access Daily With Mario & Kit

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Going Green With Al Roker

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Today Climate: Women Leading the Charge to Save Our Planet

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Today Exclusive: Al Roker and President Obama

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89th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Today in Tokyo: Behind the Scenes

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2021

Family Style With Al Roker

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The 2021 Covering Climate Now Journalism Awards

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Off the Rails

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Today's Olympic Plaza: Behind the Scenes

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Martha Gets Down and Dirty

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Who Are You, Charlie Brown?Stream

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Rokerthon 2021: Summer Weather Relay

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Common Ground With Jane Whitney

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2021

All in With Al

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Cooking Up a Storm

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The Rose Parade's New Year's Celebration

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The 94th Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Planet 2020

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Today All Day

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NBC News Special Report: SpaceX Launch

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The At-Home Variety ShowStream

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The Christmas DoctorStream

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A Toast to 2019!

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87th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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The 93rd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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The Kelly Clarkson ShowStream

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Access Daily

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Tamron Hall

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Today With Hoda & Jenna

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Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

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Morning Show Mysteries: Countdown to Murder

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Morning Show Mysteries: A Murder in Mind

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A Toast to 2018!

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86th Annual Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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The 92nd Annual Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Nightly News Films

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Today 3rd Hour

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2018

Today 3rd Hour

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Morning Show Mysteries

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Morning Show Mysteries

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Morning Show Mysteries

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Somebody Feed PhilStream

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2018

2018 Golden Globe Arrivals Special

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2018

The 129th Tournament of Roses Parade

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Morning Show Mystery: Mortal Mishaps

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Morning Show Mystery: Mortal Mishaps

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Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

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Morning Show Mysteries: Murder on the Menu

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Celebrity Animal Encounters

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Daily Pop

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Girl Starter

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Weather Hacks

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2017 Golden Globe Arrivals Special

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The 128th Tournament of Roses Parade

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Sharknado 5: Global SwarmingStream

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Macy's 90th Thanksgiving Day Parade Special

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2016

GOES-R: Launching Weather History

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2016

Harry

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2016

Today's Take

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2016

Celebrity PageStream

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2016

The 127th Tournament of Roses Parade

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A Toast to 2015!

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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2015

Today

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2015

Red Nose Day

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2015

Hot OnesStream

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SNL 40th Red Carpet Special

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2015

The 126th Tournament of Roses Parade

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A Toast to 2014!

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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2014

Late Night With Seth MeyersStream

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2014

Sharknado 2: The Second OneStream

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A Toast to 2013!

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The BlacklistStream

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2013
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Hollywood Game Night

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Operation Inspiration

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Golden Globes Arrivals Special

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2013

124th Tournament of Roses Parade

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Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs 2

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Hurricane Sandy: Coming Together

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Home & Family

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Anderson Live

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Larry King NowStream

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The National History Bee

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Big Easy Justice

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The Pirates! Band of Misfits

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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The 85th Anniversary of the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Bordertown: Laredo

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The 122nd Annual Tournament of Roses Parade

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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The Talk

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Access Hollywood Live

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The Nate Berkus Show

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Empire of the Eye: The Magic of Illusion

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Last Chance Highway

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The 121st Annual Tournament of Roses Parade

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The Dr. Oz Show

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Families Stand Together: Feeling Secure in Tough Times

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Wake Up With Al

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Watch What Happens Live With Andy CohenStream

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Late Night With Jimmy Fallon

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120th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade

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Cloudy with a Chance of MeatballsStream

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2008: Today Looks Back, A Holiday Special

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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The Wendy Williams Show

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Celebrity Family Feud

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DEA

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My Generation

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119th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Today With Kathie Lee & Hoda

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WordGirlStream

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Reader's Digest National Word Power Challenge

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3D Sun

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117th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade

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Macy's 4th of July Fireworks Spectacular: The Light of Freedom

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Reader's Digest National Word Power Challenge

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2005 Golden Globe Arrivals Special

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116th Annual Tournament of Roses Parade

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RobotsStream

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Al Roker Investigates

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Reader's Digest National Word Power Challenge

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Christmas in Rockefeller Center

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Roker on the Road

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Reader's Digest National Word Power Challenge

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

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Reading Rockets: Launching Young Readers

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The Proud FamilyStream

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My Generation

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The Daily Show With Jon StewartStream

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The View

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Extra

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Space Ghost Coast to CoastStream

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Late Night With Conan O'Brien

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Mad About YouStream

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Dateline NBCStream

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The SimpsonsStream

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SeinfeldStream

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Good Morning America

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Sesame StreetStream

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Today

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News aboutAl Roker

Henry Louis Gates Jr and Al Roker

Henry Louis Gates Jr. Puts Al Roker on Spot For Canceling ‘Finding Your Roots’ Appearance

Al Roker seen back on the set of 'Today Show' on January 6, 2023 in New York City.

Al Roker Celebrates 45th Anniversary at NBC – See Him Through The Years (PHOTOS)

Al Roker and Cher at Macy's Parade

Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade: Al Roker Returns & Cher Performs

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade - Season 91

10 Impressive Facts About the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Al Roker receives surprise on Today show

Al Roker Reveals He Almost Died After Being Hospitalized With Blood Clots

Michael Strahan, Robin Roberts, and George Stephanopolous hosting 'Good Morning America' on ABC

Who Are TV’s Best Morning Show Co-Anchors? (POLL)

Al Roker Shower Reaction

See Al Roker’s Hilarious Reaction When Told How Often People Should Shower

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Al Roker Returns to ‘Today’ Show Following Knee Surgery

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Al Roker Sets Return to ‘Today’ Following Knee Replacement Surgery

Deborah Roberts and Al Roker at event

Al Roker’s Wife Deborah Roberts Gives Health Update on ‘Today’ Weatherman

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Al Roker Gives Heath Update After Knee Replacement Surgery: ‘We’ll Just Play It by Ear Every Day’

Al Roker and Deborah Roberts dance to Beyonce

Watch Al Roker & Wife Deborah Roberts Dance After Beyoncé’s Big Grammy Win (VIDEO)

Al Roker returns to Today show

Al Roker Makes Emotional ‘Today’ Show Return & Provides Health Update (VIDEO)

Al Roker receives surprise on Today show

Al Roker Will Return to ‘Today’ Following Health Issues — Find Out When

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‘Today’ Team Surprises Al Roker With Christmas Carols Outside His Home (VIDEO)

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Al Roker Provides Health Update on ‘Today’ Show: ‘I Feel Good, I Feel Strong’ (VIDEO)

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Al Roker Gives ‘Today’ Fans a Health Update as Weatherman Exits Hospital

Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb, Craig Melvin on 'Today' holding up Al Roker faces

‘Today’ Honors Al Roker in ‘Love Actually’ Inspired Holiday Card (VIDEO)

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Al Roker Hospitalized Again as He Battles Ongoing Health Issues

Hoda Kotb and Al Roker at the 'Christmas in Rockfeller Center' special in 2021

Al Roker to Miss Rockefeller Tree Lighting Amid Health Issues

Bluey balloon during the 2022 Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Al Roker Misses Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade for First Time in 27 Years

Al Roker - Today Show NBC

Al Roker Hospitalized With Blood Clots in Lungs and Leg

Guest Stars in The Proud Family Louder and Prouder

‘The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder’: Meet Star-Studded Guest Cast (PHOTOS)

'The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder,' Paula Jai Parker as Trudy, Kyla Pratt as Penny, Tommy Davidson as Oscar

‘The Proud Family’ Revival ‘Louder and Prouder’ Gets Premiere Date — Watch the Trailer (VIDEO)

Willard Scott on Today Show

‘Today’s Weatherman Willard Scott Dies at 87

Al Roker Craig Melvin Today Show
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Al Roker & Craig Melvin on Their Long Road to the Tokyo Olympics

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Al Roker Returns to the ‘Today’ Show Following Cancer Surgery (VIDEO)

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‘Today’s Al Roker Is Getting Back to Work After Prostate Surgery

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‘Christmas in Rockefeller Center’ Headliners Include Dolly Parton, Kelly Clarkson & More

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Al Roker’s ‘Today’ Co-Hosts Wish Him Well Ahead of Prostate Cancer Surgery (VIDEO)

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‘Today’s Al Roker Reveals Prostate Cancer Diagnosis in Candid Report (VIDEO)

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‘Today’s Al Roker on His New Book ‘You Look So Much Better in Person’ & Hosting From Home

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Al Roker Previews ‘Today’s Earth Day Coverage & How Social Distancing Is Impacting the Climate (VIDEO)

Today - Season 68 - Al Roker
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‘Today’s Al Roker Reflects on Studio 1A’s 25th Anniversary

The 130th Tournament of Roses Parade - Season 130

Welcome the New Year With the 130th Tournament of Roses Parade

TODAY -- Pictured: Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie, Hoda Kotb and Al Roker on Thursday, October 25, 2018 -- (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBC)

What Is Going to Happen to Megyn Kelly’s ‘Today’ Third Hour?

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Best Job Ever or Potential Disaster? ‘Today’ Team Heads to Rio for the Summer Olympics