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WDSU New Orleans (Hearst)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
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Gene Shalit, movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
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What happened Gene Shalit, the beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the "Today" show, has died.
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Left / center-leftGene Shalit, ‘Today’ movie critic and purveyor of puns, dies at 100
The Washington Post · Center-left · News report
CenterGene Shalit, movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
WDSU New Orleans (Hearst) · Center · News report
Right / center-rightGene Shalit, Mussed-Up Movie Critic of the Today Show, Dies at 100. Gene Shalit, the fun-lo
Instapundit · Right · Opinion
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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jun 13, 7:52 AM
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100
Gene Shalit, a movie critic who was known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and affection for groan-inducing puns, has died at 100.
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WCVB Boston (Hearst)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WMUR9 (Hearst, Manchester NH)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WTAE Pittsburgh (Hearst)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WBAL Baltimore (Hearst)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WISN12 Milwaukee (Hearst)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WLWT Cincinnati (Hearst)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WYFF4 (Hearst, Greenville)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WMTW8 (Hearst, Portland ME)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
KMBC9 (Hearst, Kansas City)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WGAL Susquehanna / KOAT7 (Hearst, Albuquerque)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WMUR Hearst WLKY32 (Louisville)News report · Jun 13, 1:54 AM
Gene Shalit, 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 died
C · CenterHigh
WJW FOX8 (Nexstar, Cleveland)News report · Jun 13, 1:08 AM
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
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, ha...
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The Washington PostNews report · Jun 13, 1:07 AM
Gene Shalit, ‘Today’ movie critic and purveyor of puns, dies at 100
He appeared on the morning show for four decades before retiring in 2010.
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NPRNews report · Jun 13, 1:01 AM
Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
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 hi...
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InstapunditOpinion · Jun 13, 12:43 AM
RIP: Gene Shalit, Mussed-Up Movie Critic of the Today Show, Dies at 100. Gene Shalit, the fun-lo
Gene Shalit, Mussed-Up Movie Critic of the Today Show, Dies at 100. Gene Shalit, the fun-loving film critic on the Today show known for his oversized mustache, out-of-control mop of black h...
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