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Jenna Bush Hager's Dad Surprises with ManningCast Appearance

11/20/2025

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Jenna Bush Hager revealed that George W. Bush, Jenna Bush Hager's father, often dismisses her show, saying, "I don’t watch your dumb show."
She was surprised, however, by his ManningCast appearance via Zoom from his Texas art studio.
Co-hosts Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie suggested ways to book him on Today, including traveling to Texas.
Hager remains hopeful she may publicly invite him to join as a guest.

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Jenna Bush Hager revealed that George W. Bush, Jenna Bush Hager's father, often dismisses her show, saying, "I don’t watch your dumb show."
She was surprised, however, by his ManningCast appearance via Zoom from his Texas art studio.
Co-hosts Al Roker and Savannah Guthrie suggested ways to book him on Today, including traveling to Texas.
Hager remains hopeful she may publicly invite him to join as a guest.