Archive · 27 Jan 2026
Al Roker Celebrates 30 Years on Today Show
Al Roker is a famous weather forecaster who has been on the TODAY show for 30 years.
He was born in New York and started his career in broadcasting after college.
Al is known for his friendly and funny way of delivering the weather, and he loves his job so much that he doesn't plan to retire anytime soon.
He also hosts the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and has appeared in TV shows and Broadway productions.
Al wants people to remember him as someone who made their day better with his work.
Al Roker has been the weekday weather anchor on the TODAY show for 30 years, starting in 1996.
He is known for his warmth, humor, and catchphrases like 'No is a complete sentence.'
Roker has no plans to retire and continues to enjoy his role on the show.
He has expanded his role beyond weather, interviewing guests and anchoring special segments.
Roker also hosts the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and has appeared in various TV shows and Broadway productions.
- Who
- Al Roker, a longtime NBC News weather anchor and television personality.
- What
- Celebrating 30 years as the weekday weather anchor on the TODAY show.
- When
- Joined TODAY in 1996, celebrating the milestone in 2024.
- Where
- New York City, where he was born and raised, and where the TODAY show is based.
- Why
- To continue his passion for broadcasting and connecting with viewers.
- Full Name
- Albert Lincoln Roker Jr.
- Birthdate
- August 20, 1954
- Birthplace
- Queens, New York
- Education
- BA in Communications from SUNY Oswego (1976)
- Current Role
- Weekday Weather Anchor on TODAY Show
- Notable Phrases
- No is a complete sentence, Two things can be true
- Career Start at TODAY
- 1996
- Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade Host
- Since 1995