Howard Stern Surprises Al Roker on Today’s 30th Anniversary: I Barely Know You
Howard Stern Surprises Al Roker on Today’s 30th Anniversary: I Barely Know You
Radio icon Howard Stern surprises Al Roker during the Today show's 30th anniversary celebration, roasting him playfully as Roker reflects on three decades in morning TV.
Al Roker marked three decades on the Today show on Jan. 27, celebrating a 30th anniversary with a surprise call from Howard Stern, who joined the celebration from his own show and simulcast on Today.
Stern teased that he had no idea why Roker chose him and asked, 'I have no idea why you chose me. You must have a friend to appear before me, you and I barely know each other.' He joked about the unlikely pick and promised a memorable moment, even joking that the speech would be a 'phony, baloney speech' to honor the milestone.
Roker, 71, fired back that Stern's appearance was 'sad' and a 'commentary on the emptiness of my life,' prompting Stern to double down with his signature humor as the on-air duo traded lines amid the milestone festivities.
Roker has been a fixture on NBC's morning program since 1996, and the playful bit underscored the lighthearted camaraderie that fans love about morning television. Viewers saw a rare crossover moment between radio and TV, celebrating a milestone while reminding audiences that even long-running careers can be punctuated with laughs.
The moment drew a positive response from viewers online, with many praising the friendly banter and the sense of fun that accompanied a landmark anniversary on one of morning TV’s longest-running shows.
