Mark Russell Loves WNED

By Annmarie Dean

Savvy political satirist and native Buffalonian, Mark Russell not only gave us a couple good laughs at “An Evening with Mark Russell,” but he also showed WNED some love! 

Guests enjoyed dinner with the master of pointed one-liners and sharp-witted piano parodies as he performed his comedy.  Russell is a 30 year PBS veteran whose comedy specials were produced by WNED.  I think it’s safe to say that we love you too, Mark!

Producing Mark Russell’s America

By Lynne Bader, WNED senior producer

The Mark Russell Comedy Specials began with a pilot in 1974, when public television was really in its infancy – taking risks and offering programs you couldn’t find anywhere else. He is truly one of the original faces of PBS. I have known Mark a long time and had the pleasure of directing the last few seasons of his programs. It was an honor to produce this special.

Producing “Mark Russell’s America” was like taking political science all over again, only this time, I laughed the whole way through.