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Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
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What happenedGene 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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Left / center-leftGene Shalit, ‘TODAY’ show movie critic, dies at 100
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CenterGene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
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Right / center-rightBeloved ‘Today’ show movie critic dead: ‘Extraordinary era for him’
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
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