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Bill Murray Ambushes Economist with 'Dog Just Died' Request
3 Nov
Summary
- Bill Murray asked Kevin Hassett to say 'My dog just died' on air.
- Hassett complied, prompting Murray's smile-related curiosity.
- Hassett revealed 'Groundhog Day' as his favorite Murray film.
During a live broadcast of CNBC's "Squawk Box," actor Bill Murray engaged in an unusual interaction with President Trump's economic advisor, Kevin Hassett. After Hassett appeared remotely to discuss the economy, Murray, who was present in the studio, posed a peculiar request.
Murray asked Hassett to utter the words, "My dog just died," explaining he was curious about the effect it would have on Hassett's smile. Hassett, after a brief clarification about whose dog it was, obligingly stated the phrase with a neutral expression.
In response to a cohost's question, Hassett then shared that "Groundhog Day," starring Bill Murray, is among his top five favorite films. Murray related a story about how a past Attorney General used the movie's premise to describe the nature of their job.
The peculiar moment occurred during a segment promoting Murray's golf docuseries. While the exchange was broadcast live, a clip of it was later omitted from the network's official YouTube posting.
