Overview
- NBC's morning show devoted Tuesday's broadcast to Roker with on-air tributes, retrospectives and playful 'Al-wards' honors.
- Howard Stern phoned in from his radio show for a surprise segment, ribbing Roker with humorous questions during the live celebration.
- Roker, 71, said he loves the work and has not thought about retiring, adding that he plans to keep going.
- He described himself as a temporary custodian of the program's legacy and said he hopes viewers feel better after his segments.
- Colleagues and fellow meteorologists praised his influence, with NBC Boston's Tevin Wooten saluting Roker's impact as a prominent broadcaster of color.