Gene Shalit, a long-running film critic and arts reporter on NBC’s “Today” show known for his distinctive bushy hair and oversized mustache and for his penchant for puns, has died at age 100. Multiple outlets report that his family announced his death to NBC News in a statement saying he “passed away peacefully” on Friday. Shalit joined “Today” in 1970 and became its arts editor in 1973, building a national profile through decades of on-air reviews and commentary. Sources describe him as a recognizable personality with a humorous style, often delivering light, pun-filled remarks alongside his critiques of books and movies. According to reports, he appeared on the program for more than four decades before retiring in 2010. Outlets characterize his criticism as generally moderate, pairing wit with an informed approach. Shalit’s death is widely described as the passing of one of television’s most recognizable arts voices, particularly for “Today” viewers who followed his segment for decades.
Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ movie critic and punster, dies at 100
Gene Shalit, a long-running film critic and arts reporter on NBC’s “Today” show known for his distinctive bushy hair and oversized mustache and for his penchant for puns, has died at age 100. Multiple...
- Gene Shalit, the movie critic and arts reporter on NBC’s “Today” show, dies at age 100.
- His family announced his death to NBC News, saying he “passed away peacefully.”
- He appears on “Today” for about four decades, joining in 1970 and retiring in 2010.
- He is widely recognized for his bushy hair and oversized handlebar/walrus-style mustache and for using puns.
- He becomes arts editor on “Today” in 1973 and reviews films and books for the show.
Gene Shalit, the funnyman film critic who captured the hearts of "Today" show viewers across four decades of work, has died. He was 100.
10 hours agoVeteran film critic Gene Shalit, a familiar face on the Today Show for nearly four decades, has passed away at the age of 100. Known for his witty reviews and distinctive on-air style, Shalit became a television icon. His family confirmed his peaceful passing after a remarkable century of life, leaving behind a legacy of engaging entertainment.
12 hours agoHe appeared on the morning show for four decades before retiring in 2010.
12 hours agoKnown 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.
12 hours agoOne of the nation’s most recognizable characters, he delivered his wacky commentary for more than 40 years on the “Today” show.
12 hours agoHe was 100.
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