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- Al Roker Says His Famous Catchphrase on the "Today" Show Is an 'Homage' to This Family Member (Exclusive)</p>
<p>Rachel Raposas, Alex RossJune 27, 2025 at 1:19 AM</p>
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<p>Al Roker.</p>
<p>Al Roker tells PEOPLE his catchphrase — "Here's what's happening in your neck of the woods" — is a tribute to his grandfather, who often used those words</p>
<p>His repeated use of the phrase began as a practical move: "I've got to say the same thing, so that the local stations know when to cut away," Roker adds</p>
<p>Roker's wife, ABC News anchor Deborah Roberts, was also honored with an induction into the Silver Circle Honor Society — reserved only for those whose careers have spanned 25 years or more</p>
<p>Al Roker is opening up about the origins of his signature catchphrase.</p>
<p>The journalist and weatherman spoke to PEOPLE at the 46th Annual News Emmy Awards — where he was awarded a Lifetime Achievement Honor! — about his catchphrase that's marked his Today show tenure: "Here's what's happening in your neck of the woods."</p>
<p>"My grandfather used to say that, yeah. So that was kind of an homage to him," Roker says.</p>
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<p>Al Roker with his Lifetime Achievement Honor award.</p>
<p>His repeated use of the phrase began as a practical move. "I've got to say the same thing, so that the local stations know when to cut away," he adds.</p>
<p>As for career recognition he earned at the event, Roker describes the feeling as "very humbling," and attributed a portion of his success to talented individuals he's had the chance to work with along the way.</p>
<p>Roker tells PEOPLE what he's loved most as a journalist is not just learning and reporting on historic moments, but living them, too.</p>
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<p>Al Roker on The Today Show.</p>
<p>"I think it's more the cumulative effect of just being able to see, being able to witness history both in front of and behind the camera — to watch things, how things have changed," he says. "And so I'm very thrilled."</p>
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<p>Al Roker, Deborah Roberts and their son, Nicholas Roker at the 46th Annual News Emmy Awards.</p>
<p>Roker attended the event with his wife, Deborah Roberts, ABC News anchor who was also honored with an induction into the Silver Circle Honor Society — a recognition only bestowed on those whose careers span 25 years or more.</p>
<p>Roberts tells PEOPLE she wasn't even aware of this particular honor until recently.</p>
<p>So, when she got the call that she had been nominated, Roberts was "really pleasantly surprised, and shocked and honored."</p>
<p>"I think, privately, I was not going to make a big deal of the fact that I've been in [this] more than 25 years," Roberts admits. "But you know what? It's a real journey, and it's an honor to be recognized for."</p>
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