Obama, Steve Harvey surprise White House tourists

When talk show host Steve Harvey interviewed President Obama last week, he talked him into chatting with some other guests: White House tourists.

In an agreeable mood, Obama told Harvey,
"Let's go spread some Christmas cheer," according to a video clip provided by Harvey's publicists.

Obama can also be seen greeting surprised participants on the White House tour:

"You've got ears just like me," the president told one young man. "That gives you some special power."

To a woman celebrating a special day: "You get a birthday hug."

Harvey's interview with Obama, taped Friday, airs this Friday on his daytime television show.