Al Roker - Other Appearances and Activities

Other Appearances and Activities

• On the May 9, 1998, episode of Saturday Night Live (hosted by David Duchovny), Roker appeared in a "Mango" sketch with Matt Lauer. Usually, the sketch follows the fruitless pursuit of Mango by a character (portrayed by the host). In the middle of this particular sketch, Roker appeared as the object of Lauer's affection. Instead of the famous catch-phrase "Mango, Mango!" Lauer says, "Roker, ROKER!!"
• During the inaugural parade of President Barack Obama, Al Roker was able to get the "first interview" with the President by removing his Fedora hat and yelling to the walking President to come over. Acknowledging Roker, Obama continued walking along the parade route, telling him "it's warm!"
• Roker holds the record for most appearances on "Late Night with Conan O'Brien", with over 30. He would often appear on the show as a last minute replacement if a previously scheduled guest canceled their appearance.
• Roker became an honorary member of Phi Beta Sigma fraternity on August 19, 2009.
• Roker appeared in some commercials for PBS Kids and its shows Reading Rainbow, Cyberchase, Sesame Street and WordGirl
• Roker appeared in The Wiggles music video for "Ukelele Baby"
• Roker appeared in an episode of Will and Grace, "Acting Out," in which he played himself.
• Roker appeared in an episode of Seinfeld, "The Cigar Store Indian," in which he played himself.
• In the movie Men in Black Roker appears in an on-screen montage of aliens living on earth in human form.