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by dools 647 days ago
Ronald Reagan... the actor?!
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It's the followup line that got me on a recent rewatch. For context Marty is trying to show a video, played back on a futuristic camcorder, and The Doc is more amazed by the camera.

"This is truly amazing, a portable television studio. No wonder your president has to be an actor, he's gotta look good on television."

Pfft, OP will be telling me next Jerry Lewis is vice-president, and Jane Wyman first lady