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Al Roker Returns to Today Show Before Halloween

10/28/2025

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Al Roker has been absent from NBC's Today show for over a week.
Dylan Dreyer filled in during his absence.
During his break, he spent time at his Hudson Valley home to celebrate Deborah Roberts' new book, Sisters Loved and Treasured.
He joined NBC in 1978 and plans to continue working passionately, with a return anticipated before Halloween.

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Story summary

Al Roker has been absent from NBC's Today show for over a week.
Dylan Dreyer filled in during his absence.
During his break, he spent time at his Hudson Valley home to celebrate Deborah Roberts' new book, Sisters Loved and Treasured.
He joined NBC in 1978 and plans to continue working passionately, with a return anticipated before Halloween.