When it comes to TV news personalities, few are arguably as well known (and beloved) as Al Roker is. Roker serves as the weather anchor on The Today Show, and that’s a post he’s held for some time now. In fact, the veteran journalist just recently marked his 30th year working at the long-running NBC morning show. 71-year-old Roker now seems to be feeling a bit reflective, as he continues to work amidst the 2026 TV schedule. On that note, he shared some thoughts regarding what he’d like his legacy to be.
Through the years, Roker has expertly delivered weather reports, eloquently interviewed public figures and humorously bantered with his co-hosts. Roker’s body of work, of course, isn’t just limited to Today, as he was a working journalist long before he began walking the halls of NBC Studios. It was during an interview with People that the New York City native took some time to reflect on his journey. As for how he’d love people to look upon the work he’s done over the past several decades, Roker shared a straightforward take:
