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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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22 sources across Left, Center, and Right all describe the same event.

WHAT EACH SIDE EMPHASIZED

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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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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KABC / ABC7 Los AngelesNews report · Jun 13, 4:25 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

Open source
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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

Open source
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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

Open source
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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

Open source
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KCRA3 Sacramento (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

Open source
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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

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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

Open source
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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

Open source
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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

Open source
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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

Open source
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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

Open source
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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...

Open source
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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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BBC News - US & CanadaNews report · Jun 13, 12:42 AM

Popular US movie critic Gene Shalit dies aged 100

The moustachioed reviewer was a popular fixture in American households from the 1970s through to his retirement in 2010.

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The Guardian USNews report · Jun 13, 12:25 AM

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 Tribune ReviewNews report · Jun 12, 11:36 PM

Gene Shalit, longtime ‘Today’ show movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100

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-induci...

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Details0/99 Wording Gap · Low confidence · 22 sources
0/99 Wording GapLow confidence22 sources · 3 bias bucketsDeveloping · 22 sources · format mismatchFormats: News report, Opinion

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