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New York magazine has twice named Roker Best Weatherman. Al Roker came to WNBC-TV as a weekend weathercaster in December 1983 from WKYC-TV, the NBC Television Station in Cleveland. Al Roker began his broadcasting career while still in college by landing a job as a weekend weatherman WTVH-TV in Syracuse, N.Y. in 1974. After graduation Al Roker moved on to weathercasting jobs in Washington, D.C. (1976-1978) and Cleveland, Ohio (1978-1983). Al Roker is a recipient of the American Meteorological Society's prestigious Seal of Approval and has been a pioneer in the use of computer graphics for weathercasting. Among his interview highlights, Al Roker conducted an exclusive interview with Peanuts creator Charles Shultz shortly before his death from colon cancer. Since 1985, Al Roker has served each holiday season in midtown Manhattan as co-host for the annual "Christmas at Rockefeller Center." The seven time Emmy Award winner also co-hosts "The Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade" and "Rose Bowl Parade" and appears on various specials for NBC. In 1994, he founded Al Roker Productions, Inc. The company is involved in the development and production of network, cable, home video and public television projects. Two of the most successful projects include the critically acclaimed special on PBS about severe weather, "Savage Skies," and a highly rated travel series called, "Going Places." Al Roker's company is also producing a series of specials for The Food Network. Al Roker is the author of "Don't Make Me Stop This Car! Adventures in Fatherhood," and "Al Roker's Big Bad Book of Barbeque." Al Roker is a member of several professional organizations including the Friars Club, American Federation of Television and Radio Artists, the Screen Actors Guild and the American Meteorological Society. Raised in Queens, New York, Al Roker received his B.A. in Communications from the State University at Oswego in 1976, and was awarded an Honorary Doctorate from the school in 1998. Al Roker resides in Manhattan with his wife, ABC News "20/20" Correspondent, Deborah Roberts, and has two daughters and one son.
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1. I dont want Al Roker and Spencer Pratt fighting on Twitter... 1 hour ago@whoreformusic Oh crap....just don't let her psycho husband (?) start after you...did you see what he was tweeting to Al Roker?? FREAK! 5 hours agoMaria said Al Roker looked like a bag and I am still laughing. 7 hours agoSee, unlike Al Roker, I'm not afraid to say what i think. 9 hours agoAnd neither is Al Roker, BTW. 10 hours agoTune in to @todayshow on Tuesday for @alroker’s book!! RT @hodakotb: cant wait to read "the morning show murders" by my pal--al roker. 12 hours agoHow hot is Al Roker nude?! 12 hours ago@cdbnyc dunno. Its the tree lighting ceremony and I think Al Roker and Ann Curry host itM Christmas in Rockefeller Center I think 13 hours agoSo Johnny Depp won the award of sexiest man alive... I can't believe he beat out Al Roker 13 hours agoal roker just asked a today show guest if he had to "spank the chicken" #bigpimpin 16 hours agoRT @hodakotb: cant wait to read "the morning show murders" by my pal--al roker. 16 hours agoTeen girl Twilight fans screaming in the background on the Today Show. Can barely hear Al Roker. 18 hours agoOk, that's twice Al Roker and made me laugh today. He just asked if you have to spank the chicken. LOLOLOL 18 hours agoIn my opinion, there are two figures who really should not be of average weight: Al Roker and Santa Claus. 18 hours agoOh Al Roker...know your place in the Today Show hierarchy! 19 hours agoAl Roker shows his mettle...as does the Today Show audience...though the Yankee candle argument...hilarious. 19 hours ago |
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