'Legend' Al Roker Throws It Back to His ‘Parade’ Magazine Covers Over the Years
Al Roker is reminiscing on the times he has appeared on the cover of Parade as he graces its cover once again.
The Today show co-host spoke with the magazine for its Sunday, July 21, edition. The cover marks his fourth with Parade, following previous cover stories published in 2002, 2012 and 2021.
Roker, 69, shared snapshots of each in an Instagram carousel that started with his 2002 cover, which showed him grinning at the camera while holding up a plated sandwich for a “What America Eats” special issue. The 2012 cover featured the weather presenter posing triumphantly in a smart gray suit and brown shoes, while the 2021 image showed him holding up a stack of burgers while teasing his favorite summer grilling recipes.
The new cover shows Roker photographed from the chest up. He wore a navy suit and striped shirt, pairing it with a blue and burgundy striped tie.
“My @parademag covers over the years. 2002, 2012, 2021 and this week!!” Roker wrote in his Instagram caption. He then urged his fans to read his latest interview with Parade.
In the wide-ranging interview, Roker spoke of his excitement about covering another Olympic Games this summer with other members of the Today team. He also gushed over becoming a grandfather. His granddaughter, Sky, turned 1 earlier this month.
With his 70th birthday fast approaching in August, Roker also spoke about getting older and the idea of retirement, which he resoundingly rejected. “They will have to drag me out of here screaming and kicking,” he said.
As the father of three reflected on his past covers, fans were thrilled to join in the TV personality's walk down memory lane.
“You just don’t age. I[n] fact you look better in your later years! ??????,” one fan applauded.
“Lookin’ good Mr. Roker!” another fan cheered, while someone else declared, "Legend !!!"
“We love you, Al!! Don't stop!” one Instagram user wrote as another urged him to “Just stay with us forever ??.”
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