Today Show’s Al Roker makes first appearance virtually since ‘toughest surgery ever’

Al Roker, 68, has been "Today" weather anchor for many years and was hospitalized again after being released on Thanksgiving Day.

Al Roker made his first appearance virtually since the “toughest surgery ever”. In the Today Show segment, he told his co-hosts: "It has been a tough slog, I'm not going to lie, it has been the hardest one yet and I've had my share of surgeries." Al Roker expressed gratitude for the people who helped him through a hard time, anchor Hoda Kotb then inquired about his recovery moving forward. Al Roker informed that he had planned a knee replacement in Jnauarey but noted that “I feel good”.

Al Roker was initially hospitalized due to a blood clot forming in his leg, which made its way to his lungs. He spent the holiday with his family before heading back to the hospital. Hoda Kotb, his co-anchor, announced that he is in excellent care at the hospital. Kotb announced that the doctors were watching him closely, and Roker and his family wanted to tell everyone how grateful they were for all the good wishes, support, and love.

Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade

Roker has regularly been a part of Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade through funny commentary and side-line interviews. It was the first time he missed the parade last week in 27 years. Dylan Dreyer, a meteorologist, covered for Roker this year with interviews. Kotb said Roker was present in spirit even though he was not a part of the parade and that Kotb and Craig Melvin got the opportunity to FaceTime Roker from the parade, who gave a huge thumbs up.

FAQs:

1. What did Al Roker do at Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade?
   Roker has regularly been a part of it through funny commentary and side-line interviews.
2. Who covered for Al Roker at the parade?
   Dylan Dreyer, a meteorologist from NBC, covered for Roker this year with interviews.
3. Why was Al Roker hospitalized?
   A blood clot travelled to his lungs from his leg.