Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
Obituaries Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100 June 12, 20269:01 PM ET By The Associated Press Film critic Gene Shalit is seen during a toast with Today show cast and crew at the end of Katie Couric's final show on May 31, 2006, in New York. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP NEW YORK — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the "Today" show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. Sponsor Message "What resonated above his unusual appearance was his incredible wit, his remarkable intelligence.
- ▪Obituaries Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100 June 12, 20269:01 PM ET By The Associated Press Film critic Gene Shalit is seen during a toast with Today show cast and crew at the end of Katie Couric's final show on
- ▪Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP NEW YORK — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the "Today" show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for gro
- ▪Sponsor Message "What resonated above his unusual appearance was his incredible wit, his remarkable intelligence.
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Obituaries Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100 June 12, 20269:01 PM ET By The Associated Press Film critic Gene Shalit is seen during a toast with Today show cast and crew at the end of Katie Couric's final show on May 31, 2006, in New York. Richard Drew/AP hide caption toggle caption Richard Drew/AP NEW YORK — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the "Today" show over four decades who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died. He was 100.
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