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WBIR10 (Tegna, Knoxville)News report · Jun 12, 10:56 PM
Gene Shalit, former longtime film critic on 'Today,' dies at 100
The "Today" journalist turned 100 in March.
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Gene Shalit, former longtime film critic on 'Today,' dies at 100
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What happened The "Today" journalist turned 100 in March.
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The Guardian USNews report · Jun 12, 11:56 PM
Gene Shalit, longtime Today show movie critic, dies at 100
Beloved movie critic and arts reporter was known for bushy hair and mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the Today show over four...
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Pittsburgh Post-GazetteNews report · Jun 12, 11:56 PM
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
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WPLG Local 10 (Berkshire/Graham, Miami)News report · Jun 12, 11:54 PM
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
NEW YORK (AP) — 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-i...
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Philadelphia InquirerNews report · Jun 12, 11:54 PM
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
Gene Shalit, the beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, has passed away
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The IndependentNews report · Jun 12, 11:42 PM
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
Gene Shalit, the beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, has passed away
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Washington's Top News (WTOP)News report · Jun 12, 11:27 PM
Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
NEW YORK (AP) — Gene Shalit, a movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show over four decades who…
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NBC News - US NewsNews report · Jun 12, 11:20 PM
Today Show Icon Gene Shalit Dies at 100
Tonight the entertainment world is remembering beloved Today Show mainstay and film critic, Gene Shalit. Savannah Guthrie remembers his life and decades on TV.
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WFMY News 2 (Tegna, Greensboro)News report · Jun 12, 10:56 PM
Gene Shalit, former longtime film critic on 'Today,' dies at 100
The "Today" journalist turned 100 in March.
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KING5 (Tegna, Seattle)News report · Jun 12, 10:56 PM
Gene Shalit, former longtime film critic on 'Today,' dies at 100
The "Today" journalist turned 100 in March.
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WUSA9 (Tegna, Washington DC)News report · Jun 12, 10:56 PM
Gene Shalit, former longtime film critic on 'Today,' dies at 100
The "Today" journalist turned 100 in March.
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KARE11 (Tegna, Minneapolis)News report · Jun 12, 10:56 PM
Gene Shalit, former longtime film critic on 'Today,' dies at 100
The "Today" journalist turned 100 in March.
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WCNC Charlotte (Tegna)News report · Jun 12, 10:56 PM
Gene Shalit, former longtime film critic on 'Today,' dies at 100
The "Today" journalist turned 100 in March.
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WVEC 13News Now (Tegna, Norfolk)News report · Jun 12, 10:56 PM
Gene Shalit, former longtime film critic on 'Today,' dies at 100
The "Today" journalist turned 100 in March.
Details0/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 14 sources
0/99 Wording GapMedium confidence14 sources · 2 bias bucketsLive match · 14 sources · 2 buckets · comparable news formatFormats: News report
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