“Al Roker’s Country Fest” From Branson, Missouri Airing on Food Network at 9:00 PM EST on Tuesday November 2nd (November 1 - New York, NY) Guest appearances, good cookin’ and fine eatin’ with The Oak Ridge Boys, Pam Tillis, Mickey Gilley, Tony Orlando and more America’s favorite weatherman, author and TV host, Al Roker is available for phone interviews on November 1st and 2nd as Al goes country all the way in his upcoming television special “Al Roker’s Country Fest” from Bransom, Missouri. The special will air on The Food Network at 9:00 PM EST on Tuesday, November 2nd. Join Al Roker for “Al Rokers Country Fest” – an hour special as he visits Branson, Missouri, the entertainment capital of Mid-America – where more than 7-millon tourists visit each year. Nestled between the White River and the Ozark Mountains you'll find the flash of Las Vegas, the lights of Broadway mixed with a lot of country music and some rock and roll. And there's food too, lots and lots of food. For one week every year Branson kicks it up a notch with Bransonfest; a non-stop celebration of the music, the food, and quirky culture of the Ozarks. Al takes us on a tour of the sights, sounds and behind the scenes introducing us to those who put Branson on the map. And we'll meet some of the legends of country music, Pam Tillis, Mickey Gilley and even an Oak Ridge boy or two. Premiere: Tuesday, November 2nd at 9pm/1am Repeats: Saturday, November 6th at 5pm Sunday, November 7th at 10pm/2am Saturday, November 13th at 5pm Sunday, November 14th at 4pm Al Roker is the author of three best-selling books including two cook books Al Roker’s Big Bad Book of Barbecue and Al Roker’s Hassle-Free Holiday Cookbook. Al is a beloved personality to over thirty million television viewers each week, as the Emmy Award-winning weatherman and host on NBC’s The Today Show. He also heads a thriving lifestyles television production company Al Roker Productions (ARP). An active community member, Roker serves on the boards of numerous non-profits, and belongs to dozens of professional organizations. He was raised in Queens, New York, and now resides in Manhattan with his wife, ABC News and 20/20 Correspondent, Deborah Roberts, and their children. ### Close Window