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Jenna Bush Dials Daddy on 'Ellen'

Posted: 2007-12-05 18:02:41

Filed Under: TV News

NEW YORK (Dec. 5) - Jenna Bush, phone home. The first daughter appeared nervous when Ellen DeGeneres asked her to call her parents during a taping of DeGeneres' talk show Tuesday. The show aired Wednesday.

"They're going to kill me," the 26-year-old told DeGeneres. "I'm going to be in so much trouble."

"No, they're going to be thrilled," DeGeneres said. "Why wouldn't they want to say `hi' to everybody and say Merry Christmas?"

"They may have wanted some warning," responded Bush, who was on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" to promote her new book, "Ana's Story: A Journey of Hope."

All was well, though, when she reached her parents on speakerphone.

"I'm just sitting here with daddy," Laura Bush told her daughter, to which DeGeneres chimed in: "Oh hey! It's Ellen. I wanted to say hi to daddy."

So the president got on the line: "How's my little girl doing?"

"Oh, she's great. She's scared she's going to get in trouble because I just said, `Is it easy to just pick up the phone and call your dad anytime?"' DeGeneres said. "And now she's scared she's not going to get any Christmas presents."

Bush said he wasn't angry.

"I do want to say Merry Christmas to your audience, and I want to tell my little girl I love her," the president said.

"I love you too, Dad," Jenna responded.

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RObyrn 08:55:49 PM Dec 06 2007

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How about that. That was great!

Nordic911 11:29:21 AM Dec 06 2007

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dummy...you can only *69 the number that called you!
Plus, they constantly change the access number to the president...duh! And did you notice the secretary answered. Geez a lot of ignorant people here.

It was kind of nice to see the president being "real" and not have to worry about the war for a second.

veganwanab 07:13:58 AM Dec 06 2007

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The article didn't say this part, but Jenna actually said that one thing over and over while the phone was ringing and before she even dialed it and while she was waiting for her dad to be put on the phone. Over and over she was saying she was going to be in trouble. She really seemed scared that they would be mad (not kidding), and I know he's going to yell at her later. Neither Pres. Bush nor the First Lady seemed happy to be on that phone call.

Nudistcouple111 07:04:51 AM Dec 06 2007

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how do i know it was staged? well ellen can now dial *69 and see wht the number of the last call that went out...thats not real good national security to leave your numer on ellens phone..lol.. it was all staged...

izsygrandpa 01:51:58 AM Dec 06 2007

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TheCross719 02:07:14 PM Dec 05 2007
Aney,
Calling yourself something doesn't make it so. Saying your a Christian doesn't make you one anymore than calling myself a horse makes me a horse.
The question is are you following Jesus!
The Cross:
Using an Icon (like yours) doesn't make YOU what that Icon represents either!
No one is calling you a horse - Aney (probably) but definately I might call you a 'horses ass' - with the caveat - that you are in fact what I called you!
Being judgmental isn't exactly 'following Jesus', now is it? Different people 'follow' Jesus differently - it's their decision and done by their own standards, not yours!

danefran 01:34:17 AM Dec 06 2007

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I DIDN'T THINK IT WAS BUSH'S VOICE ON THE PHONE CALL. FUNNY HOW HE IS AGAINST GAYS AND LISBIANS AND HIS DAUGHTER GOES ON ELLENS SHOW TO PROMOTE HER BOOK. WE HAVE A LOT OF STORIES RIGHT HERE IN OUR OWN COUNTRY ABOUT HOW OUR MILITARY ARE COMING HOME WITH A LOT OF PROBLEMS THAT IS IF THEY COME HOME

beer999999 11:21:19 PM Dec 05 2007

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beer999999 11:20:58 PM Dec 05 2007

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I'm surprised Ellen even talked to Bush at all since he is against Gay's getting married. Ellen is too nice for her own good. And Bush knew he was on TV so he was on his best behavior. His daughter seems nice..but who knows. Anyway BUSH..how about Ending the WAR for a Xmas present you heartless idiot!