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Remembering Mark Russell: The Political Satirist Who Defined an Era

Mark Russell, the political satirist known for his musical parodies of American politics, died at the age of 90 after battling prostate cancer. He had a career spanning over half a century, including several PBS comedy specials and hosting NBC's news magazine show "Real People." Russell skewered both Democrats and Republicans in his political parody songs and continued to perform until 2017. He jokingly referred to himself as a "political cartoonist for the blind" and was remembered by fellow comedians as an "extraordinarily talented satirist with a unique comic voice."

via Fox News|

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Remembering Mark Russell: Political Satirist and Piano Player, Dies at 90.

Mark Russell, the political satirist and comedian known for his PBS comedy specials, died at the age of 90 due to complications from prostate cancer. He had been poking fun at America's political elite for over 50 years.

via PBS NewsHour|

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Political Satirist Mark Russell Passes Away at 90.

Mark Russell, the political satirist and stand-up comic who entertained audiences for over 50 years with his humorous take on politics, popular culture, and celebrities, has died at the age of 90. He gained national recognition through his appearances on public television and his syndicated observations in newspaper op-ed pages. Russell was known for his engaging stage persona, resonant baritone, and signature bow-tie and dark-rimmed glasses. He was a fixture at the Marquee Lounge of Washington’s Shoreham Hotel and was considered among the brightest luminaries in a cluster of political and social satirists that included Jon Stewart, Stephen Colbert, and David Letterman.

via The Washington Post|

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Piano-playing political satirist Mark Russell passes away at 90.

Mark Russell, the political satirist known for his stand-up comedy and biting song parodies, died at the age of 90 due to complications from prostate cancer. He was best known for his one-man PBS comedy specials that aired from 1975-2004 and his syndicated column for the Los Angeles Times. Russell was an equal opportunity humorist, poking fun at both Republicans and Democrats, and his songs set him apart from other political satirists. He was a founding advisory board member of the National Comedy Center in Jamestown, New York.

via Hollywood Reporter|

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