Al Roker will be back on “Today” for the holidays.
The morning-show veteran will return to the NBC A.M. franchise next week following a break for surgery to remedy a diagnosis of prostate cancer. And he will take part in NBC’s annual broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, putting to rest concerns that he might miss the event. Roker has been involved with that holiday special since 1995.
Appearing Tuesday on “Today,” Roker revealed he was able to return home from the hospital just a day after having surgery. He has an “excellent” prognosis, but will require regular monitoring as part of his medical regimen.
“I feel good,” Roker said to colleagues Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb during an interview segment. Roker was seen from home, while Guthrie and Kotb were in their NBC studio. He noted he was dealing with certain after-effects, like swelling, which made him feel “like Bibendum,...
The morning-show veteran will return to the NBC A.M. franchise next week following a break for surgery to remedy a diagnosis of prostate cancer. And he will take part in NBC’s annual broadcast of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade, putting to rest concerns that he might miss the event. Roker has been involved with that holiday special since 1995.
Appearing Tuesday on “Today,” Roker revealed he was able to return home from the hospital just a day after having surgery. He has an “excellent” prognosis, but will require regular monitoring as part of his medical regimen.
“I feel good,” Roker said to colleagues Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb during an interview segment. Roker was seen from home, while Guthrie and Kotb were in their NBC studio. He noted he was dealing with certain after-effects, like swelling, which made him feel “like Bibendum,...
- 11/17/2020
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
Similar News
Kim Godwin Exits As President Of ABC News
- 5/6/2024
- by Nellie Andreeva and Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Kim Godwin Out as ABC News President
- 5/6/2024
- by Natalie Korach
- The Wrap
Kim Godwin Exits ABC News
- 5/6/2024
- by Brian Steinberg
- Variety Film + TV
5 Key Takeaways From Tabloid Boss David Pecker’s Trump Trial Testimony
- 4/27/2024
- by Catherina Gioino
- Rollingstone.com
Katie Couric Says Bryant Gumbel Had an “Incredibly Sexist Attitude” About Her ‘Today’ Maternity Leave
- 4/16/2024
- by Zoe G Phillips
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Disgraced Anchor Matt Lauer Plans A Profession Comeback After Assault Allegations Led To His Firing From ‘Today’ Show, Wants ‘An Apology’
- 4/10/2024
- by Baila Eve Zisman
- Uinterview
IMDb.com, Inc. takes no responsibility for the content or accuracy of the above news articles, Tweets, or blog posts. This content is published for the entertainment of our users only. The news articles, Tweets, and blog posts do not represent IMDb's opinions nor can we guarantee that the reporting therein is completely factual. Please visit the source responsible for the item in question to report any concerns you may have regarding content or accuracy.
More to explore
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Lands with $28.5M, ‘Phantom Menace’ Tops ‘Challengers’ for No. 2
- 5/5/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Headed Toward $28M Debut
- 5/4/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Aida Rodriguez: Unpacking My Childhood Traumas Through Comedy Is Cathartic
- 5/6/2024
- by Aida Rodriguez
- Popsugar.com
How Erik Rivera Uses Comedy to Heal and Help Others
- 5/6/2024
- by Miguel Machado
- Popsugar.com
Ian Lara: Comedy Gave Me the Strength to Overcome My Mother's Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Ian Lara
- Popsugar.com
Sasha Merci: How Comedy Has Helped Me Navigate Depression
- 5/6/2024
- by Sasha Merci
- Popsugar.com
‘Gen V’: ‘The Boys’ Spinoff Won’t Recast Chance Perdomo’s Role After Actor’s Tragic Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
‘Christmas Eve in Miller’s Point’ First Look: Michael Cera Plays a Cop in Cannes Family Dramedy
- 5/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘Lolla: The Story Of Lollapalooza’ Trailer: Sundance Docuseries About The Influential Concert Debuts This Month
- 5/6/2024
- by Valerie Thompson
- The Playlist
Kristen Stewart Says Hollywood Has ‘Chosen Four’ Female Filmmakers to Promote: It’s ‘Phony’
- 5/6/2024
- by Samantha Bergeson
- Indiewire
‘The Boys’ Season 4 Trailer: The Bloody & Brutal Comic Book Adaptation Returns To Prime Video In June
- 5/6/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Lands with $28.5M, ‘Phantom Menace’ Tops ‘Challengers’ for No. 2
- 5/5/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Box Office: ‘Garfield’ Scratches Up $22 Million Overseas Ahead of Domestic Debut
- 5/5/2024
- by Rebecca Rubin
- Variety - Film News
Bernard Hill, ‘Lord of the Rings’ and ‘Titanic’ Actor, Dies at 79
- 5/5/2024
- by Michaela Zee
- Variety - TV News
Box Office: ‘The Fall Guy’ Headed Toward $28M Debut
- 5/4/2024
- by Aaron Couch
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
‘Gen V’: ‘The Boys’ Spinoff Won’t Recast Chance Perdomo’s Role After Actor’s Tragic Death
- 5/6/2024
- by Martin Miller
- The Playlist
Jeannie Epper, Legendary ‘Wonder Woman’ and ‘Romancing the Stone’ Stuntwoman, Dies at 83
- 5/6/2024
- by Mike Barnes
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
Bill Maher Plans to Retire From Standup Later This Year
- 5/6/2024
- by Nick Riccardo
- LateNighter
‘The Sympathizer’: Sandra Oh & Hoa Xuande Explain Why Racist Movie Is ‘Painful’ & ‘Satisfying’ in Episode 4
- 5/6/2024
- TV Insider
‘The View’ Cohosts Slam Tom Brady Roast for Booing Kim Kardashian and Gisele Bündchen Digs
- 5/6/2024
- TV Insider
John Mulaney's Everybody’s in LA to Stream Live during Netflix Is A Joke Fest
- 5/6/2024
- by Paul Schrodt
- Tudum - Netflix