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Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
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Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100

By The Associated PressJune 13, 2026·Source: NPR·27 views

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Film critic Gene Shalit is seen during a toast with <em>Today</em> show cast and crew at the end of Katie Couric

Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Gene Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973. He was a middle-of-the-road critic, known for his wit and intelligence.

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