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March 30, 2023 9:15 pm  #1


A Former Fixture On WNED-TV Dies At 90

Some here may remember Mark Russell, who became almost a caricature of himself by parodying politicians on his "Mark Russell Specials" for many years on Channel 17 and the PBS Network. The bow-tied satirist, who was born in Buffalo, passed away at his Washington D.C. home this week. He was 90.

'An American treasure': Mark Russell, noted Buffalo-born political satirist, dies at 90
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April 4, 2023 12:00 am  #2


Re: A Former Fixture On WNED-TV Dies At 90

Channel 17 will re-air one of Russell's most popular specials at 10 pm Wednesday, 6 pm Saturday and 2 pm Sunday, as a tribute to the Western New York native. 

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April 5, 2023 12:00 am  #3


Re: A Former Fixture On WNED-TV Dies At 90

"Pardon me boys, are you the cats who shot Ceausescu?
You made my day, the way you blew him away."