And, a third viewer admitted that they “balled like a baby” during the festive segment.

They said: “Such a beautiful way to share your love and show how much he is truly missed! We miss you, Al and family.”

Savannah Guthrie said that with the help of Al’s wife, Deborah Roberts, they gathered the Today cast and crew and headed to the meteorologist’s home.

Everyone wore Santa hats and sang festive songs to boost his spirits.

When Today mainstay Al opened his front door with a cane in his hand, he immediately got emotional and had to wipe away tears.

Al tried to thank everyone but struggled to get his words out as he was visibly moved.

The beloved weatherman has been missing from the morning show since November after being hospitalized for blood clots in his leg and lungs.

He was in the hospital before being released on Thanksgiving Day, but was rushed back a day later.

Al was then discharged for a second time last week and has been recovering at home.

He made a cameo appearance on Monday’s episode of Today where he discussed his recent ill health.

He admitted: “It has been a tough slog, I’m not going to lie. It has been the hardest one yet and I’ve had my share of surgeries. I have a lot of things and people to be thankful for.”

Al also spoke about his recovery moving forward.

He said: “You lose a certain amount of muscle mass for every week you’re in the hospital and I was in the hospital for four weeks.

“So there is a certain amount of weakness. I’m doing physical therapy every day, and occupational therapy. I’ve got to get my strength back.”

Guthrie paid tribute to Al’s wife Deborah Roberts amid her husband’s health battles.

She described the ABC journalist as a “warrior of love” in a touching social media post.

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