TODAY is gearing up for a major milestone as it prepares to honor Al Roker’s 30‑year Al‑iversary on Tuesday.
The recognition marks three decades of coverage and standout moments from one of morning television’s most familiar figures.
The broadcast celebrations will feature a compilation of Roker’s most memorable moments over the years, along with reflections from TODAY co‑anchor Savannah Guthrie on his legacy and from TODAY news anchor Craig Melvin on his impact on the broadcast, among other highlights.
Roker, 71, TODAY’s weather and feature anchor and co‑host of the 3rd Hour, has been a central part of the NBC broadcast. His reporting, nationwide assignments and long‑standing relationships with local stations have made him a consistent presence for viewers nationwide.
Roker joined TODAY in January 1996, but his career in weather coverage began much earlier. He started in college as a weekend weathercaster at WTVH-TV in Syracuse, New York, before transitioning to forecasting roles in Washington, D.C., and Cleveland, Ohio. He arrived at WNBC‑TV in New York in 1983, eventually becoming the station’s weeknight weather anchor and a regular on “Live at 5.”
TODAY — “TODAY in Phoenix 1996” — Pictured: (l-r) NBC News’ Katie Couric, Bryant Gumbel, Al Roker in Phoenix, AZ in May 1996 — Photo by: NBC/NBC NewsWire
Before transitioning to TODAY full‑time, Roker co‑hosted the Weather Channel’s morning program “Wake Up with Al,” further establishing his national profile in broadcast meteorology.
Throughout his career, Roker has earned multiple Daytime Emmy Awards as part of the TODAY team and has been recognized by the American Meteorological Society. He is also credited with helping evolve modern weather presentation through his use of graphics and on‑the‑ground reporting. Outside the studio, he has authored several books, hosted radio and digital programs and led multiple “Rokerthon” events that set Guinness World Records.
As TODAY marks his 30‑year milestone, the Al‑iversary acknowledges a broadcaster whose work has become a defining part of the show’s identity and its coverage over the past three decades.
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