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Birth
Born August 20, 1954 in New York City -
College
Earned his B.A. in Communications at the State University of New York at Oswego -
NBC
Began career with NBC in 1978 where he was hired at WKYC- Cleveland -
New York City
Roker returns to his home town of New York City as a weekend weatherman and within 8 months becomes the stations regular weatherman -
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Joe Witte
Became a regular forecaster substitute for Joe Witte on NBC News at Sunrise -
Marriage
Married Alice Bell in 1984 -
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The Today Show
Became a regular substitute for numerous forecasters on The Today Show -
Divorce
Divorced Alice Bell in 1994 -
The Al Roker Show
Became host of the Al Roker Show, a weekend talk show supported by CNBC -
Second Marriage
Roker marriages Deborah Roberts -
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Remember This?
Hosted a game show on MSNBC called Remember This? -
Today Show
Roker officially became a part of The Today Show -
Don't Make Me Stop This Car!
Roker publishes his first New York's Best Selling book -
Ronald McDonald House Charities
Roker becomes a member and official supporter of the charity -
Never Goin' Back: Winning the Weight-Loss Battle For Good
Roker writes his second book -
Been There, Done That: Family Wisdom for Modern Times
Roker writes third book with his wife, Deborah Roberts