Al Roker has a reasonable explanation for his sudden, mid-show exit from the Today show on Monday, September 28.

“Well, I got out of the Today show early because I’ve got jury duty,” the weatherman, 72, said in a Monday Instagram video. “It’s everybody’s civic duty to do your duty. I said duty twice!”

Roker delivered his message with a big smile as he stood outside of a New York City courthouse. He was dressed for the occasion with a gray suit and tan fedora.

“Hey now!!! All rise!! Time for #juryduty,” Roker added in the caption.

Roker’s fans applauded his enthusiasm for reporting for jury duty in the comments section.

“No, but imagine being the…

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