Al Roker's 70th Birthday Favorites!

Over my 20+ years on TODAY, I call Al Roker Mr. Sunshine and for good reason. His sunny disposition, his kindness and care emanate through everything he does. It’s time to celebrate America’s favorite weatherman’s 70th Birthday and to ring in the party, I’ve found “Rocker’s Favorites”: gifts across his favorite categories that are new, customized, personalized and more! Watch it on the TODAY show this August 20th…his birthday (and my parents’ 61st Wedding Anniversary)!

Handcrafted Floral Lapel Pins, from $50 | Fleur’d

Al, you are a man known for his dapper dressing, and certainly for your taste in men’s accessories. These handcrafted floral lapel pins by Fleur’d are made here in New York City with locally sourced materials by this LGBTQ+-owned small business. Great detail and care are poured into each flower, and while founder Andrew Werner has tons of flower designs on the website, he also customizes the floral pins for big companies and private customers alike. Here we have the:

Buttercup Yellow Dahlia ($100)
Large Navy Chambray Hampton Carnation ($100)
Green Satin Carnation ($50)

I love that these are handmade to brighten your work lapels, just how your spirit brightens our television screens each morning.

Handcrafted Italia Belfry Hats, from $125 | Hats in the Belfry

Al, one of your signature style moves is a well-crafted hat.

These handcrafted hats are made in Italy for Hats in the Belfry, a wonderful, small business based out of Maryland. This trio of hat styles is from their Belfry Italia line.

Belfry Mattia is made of 100% sisal straw and grosgrain ribbon, and I adore this standout color for you.
Belfry Pasquale is a traditional porkpie style made of 100% Panama straw. You’ll note the telescope crown? Features a decorative woven pattern that is vented to keep you cool, though you are always cool under pressure.
Belfry Bartolo Navy is the perfect hat to carry you into fall as it’s an all-weather fedora made of waterproof wool. I dig the contemporary touches of the slightly raised front peak and teardrop crown.

These hats as you, are a class act, personified.

Personalized BBQ Tools Set, $110 | Maison Custom

A cookbook author 3 times over (as of this October!) and with thousands of fans checking in on social to see what you’re eating for dinner, it only seems right that we got you a personalized BBQ Tools Set from Maison Custom. The box is made from sustainable bamboo and contains a fork, spatula and tongs. You can customize 3 aspects of this design:

the name
the established date (like year born)
and lastly the font/design display of which there are 7 great styles – or upload your own!

The BBQ Tool Set box measures 19.5” x 5” x 3.”

It’s the perfect sizzling conversation starter for your next BBQ adventure, Al, pun intended.

Hardcover Photo Books from $39 | mpix

Al, you treasure your family, it’s evident in everything you do – and man, do they treasure you too!

Here is a personalized Hardcover Photo Book from mpix, filled with 70 photos selected by your family members to celebrate your 70th year! This is a bestselling photo book for mpix for a reason: from the cover, to fonts, text, design and layouts–it’s all customizable, and will you take in the thickness of the high-quality, premium paper? This family-owned company custom-created this in Columbia, Missouri just for you; I like that it’s Made in the USA.

These photos emanate pure love, joy and the high-octane energy you share with your family. As I tell people who ask me all the time: with Al Roker…what you see is what you get.

BoostCharge Foldable Wireless Charging, $69.99 | Belkin

Al, we know you love to tinker with what’s new in tech gadgets and phone accessories, and here’s a combo of both.

This is the latest from Belkin, it’s a 2-in-1 Magnetic Foldable Wireless Charger with Qi2 that folds up so you take it with you on multiple assignments around the US and world. Providing a safe and secure magnetic connection for your iPhone in the front and Airpods in the back, it will charge your devices on the go at twice the speed. Being a native Californian, you know that I love that it’s designed in California. Available in two colors: white and black.

Since you’re always buzzing about, your tech accessories need to stay charged, be ready…and attempt to KEEP UP with you!

Monogrammed Umbrella, $79 + $12.50 personalization | Mark & Graham

Al, with some help from Craig in the background, tests out his umbrellas on set.

Al, you always bring your sunny attitude when delivering the weather, and I shall never let it rain on your parade.

Here is a durable and full coverage umbrella by Business and Pleasure for Mark & Graham. I’m at a point in my life where I like a sturdy umbrella to get the job done: this one has a reinforced handle, wrist strap, and sleeve.

There are 2 umbrellas styles: in white with navy trim and navy-and-white stripe. There are 18 different monogram styles and 25 colors to choose from for the personalization, which has an additional fee ($12.50).

This segment is editorial. Prices reflect segment airing on August 20, 2024.