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Al Roker Returning to 'Today' After Hospitalizations

Al Roker (Getty Images)

By Zoe Papadakis    |   Tuesday, 03 January 2023 10:56 AM EST

https://www.newsmax.com/thewire/al-roker-hospitalizations-medical-issues/2023/01/03/id/1102835/

Weather forecaster Al Roker is returning to the set of "Today" after being hospitalized twice due to medical issues he suffered late last year. 

The news was confirmed by his fellow co-hosts Savannah Guthrie and Hoda Kotb. 

"Al is coming back to the show," Guthrie announced Tuesday on the NBC morning program.

"Everyone's like, 'When? When?'" added Kotb.

In November, Roker, 68, said he had been hospitalized because of blood clots in his legs and lungs. 

"After some medical whack-a-mole, I am so fortunate to be getting terrific medical care and on the way to recovery,” he wrote on Instagram at the time.

Roker was discharged before Thanksgiving but weeks later was readmitted to the hospital due to "complications," Kotb said at the time.

"He's resting and his doctors are keeping a close eye on him," she said. "Al and his family want everyone to know how grateful they are for all the love, the support, and the well wishes."

On Dec. 8, Roker was released from the hospital for the second time. Days later the TV personality, who's been with "Today" since 1996, opened up about his issues.

“Listen, it's been a tough slog. I'm not going to deny this,” he said, according to "Today." "It's been the hardest one yet, and you know I've had my share of surgeries. It gives you a profound sense of gratitude for this outpouring of prayers and thanks. I'm a very fortunate person."

Speaking on Tuesday about Roker's return, Kotb said his empty chair was waiting for him.

"This is his place. He'll be in his seat, right where he belongs," she said, motioning to an empty space next to her.

"Not the same without Al," Guthrie added. "Our sunshine will be coming back Friday morning."

Connecting the Dots:

Katie Couric was a co-host for Today, is a trustee at the Aspen Institute (think tank) and a director at the Robin Hood Foundation.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Aspen Institute (think tank), the Robin Hood Foundation and the Brookings Institution (think tank).

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society.

Vernon E. Jordan Jr. is an honorary trustee at the Brookings Institution (think tank) and a senior counsel for Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP. 

Savannah Guthrie was an attorney for Akin, Gump, Strauss, Hauer & Feld, LLP, is a co-host for Today and married to Michael Feldman.

Michael Feldman is married to Savannah Guthrie and was Albert A. Gore Jr’s deputy director of legislative affairs.

Albert A. Gore Jr.’s deputy director of legislative affairs was Michael Feldman and is the chairman for the Climate Reality Project.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Climate Reality Project, the Robin Hood Foundation and the Aspen Institute (think tank).

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society.

Jeff Zucker is a director emeritus at the Robin Hood Foundation and was an executive producer for Today. 

Katie Couric  is a director at the Robin Hood Foundation, a trustee at the Aspen Institute (think tank) and was a co-host for Today.

Today is an NBC program.

NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of NBC and a partner with the Sundance Channel.

Robert Redford is a partner with the Sundance Channel and the founder & president for the Sundance Institute.

Foundation to Promote Open Society was a funder for the Sundance Institute.

George Soros was the chairman for the Foundation to Promote Open Society.

Karen J. Lauder was a trustee at the Sundance Institute and a trustee at New York Restoration Project.

Alfred R. Kahn was a trustee at the New York Restoration Project and acquired 133 E. 64th St. (New York).

Matt Lauer is a coop owner at 133 E. 64th St. (New York) and was a co-host for Today.

Resources: Past Research

LAUER LOCK: Variety Exposé Alleges Matt Lauer Trapped Female Employees, Exposed Himself (Past Research on Today)

THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30, 2017

https://thesteadydrip.blogspot.com/2017/11/lauer-lock-variety-expose-alleges-matt.html

Savannah Guthrie Leads to Replace Disgraced Brian Williams (Past Research on Savannah Guthrie)

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2015

https://thesteadydrip.blogspot.com/2015/02/savannah-guthrie-leads-to-replace.html