Not Tom Lehrer, but pretty good in his day, Mark Russell had his thumb on the business of politicians in Washington, D.C., for many years.

PBS News Hour: Political satirist and comedian Mark Russell dies at 90

Satirist Mark Russell, who poked fun at America's political elite for more than half a century, died Thursday at the age of 90. He was best known for his PBS comedy specials that aired from 1975 to 2004. Russell died at his home in Washington, D.C. of complications from prostate cancer, his wife told the Washington Post.

Clip from 1988 comedy special

His final performance