As he remarked about the remarkable life of Vin Scully on Tuesday, after having already done short biographies on more than a dozen activists, entertainers, scientists and historical figures in the room, President Barack Obama admitted he might not have been the best emcee for this Presidential Medal of Freedom recognition.
“I thought about him doing all these citations,” Obama said of the Dodgers’ retired broadcaster, “which would have been cool, but …”
The White House East Room erupted in laughter.
“I thought, we should make him sing for his supper.”
Obama then tried a brief Scully imitation, saying, “Up next …,” which drew more applause.