OT: RIP PBS political satirist Mark Russell

[RochLion]

As essentially a kid growing up in the 80s I thought this guy was incredibly talented and funny. Couldn't help but be captivated by his shows on PBS.

Mark Russell, comedian who packed a political punch, dies at 90

Mark Russell, the bowtie-wearing comedian known for playing the piano while packing a political punch with his jokes, has reportedly died at the age of 90. The longtime performer died Thursday at h…

thehill.com

Mark Russell, Piano-Playing Political Satirist, Dies at 90

Washington was his main quarry. Did he have any writers? “Oh, yes — 100 in the Senate and 435 in the House of Representatives.”

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[Nitt1300]

funny dude

 

[Rick76]

funny dude

For many years, he almost single-handedly kept Washington from taking itself too seriously. He poked fun at all sides. He would never survive today in the highly partisan District of Columbia today.

 

[psuro]

Always enjoyed his material. Satire is an art form, one that is sadly hard to find nowadays.

RIP Mark Russell.