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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
Gene Shalit, the beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the "Today" show, has died
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What happened Gene Shalit, the beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the "Today" show, has died.
The headline split One side frames it as "Gene Shalit, movie critic with bushy hair and massive mustache, dies at 100". The other frames it as "Mustachioed movie critic Gene Shalit dies at age 100".
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The Jerusalem PostNews report · Jun 13, 8:28 AM
Mustachioed movie critic Gene Shalit dies at age 100
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Shalit started on "Today" in 1970 and became its arts editor in 1973, interviewing celebrities and reviewing books as well as films. His role on the show was reduced in his later years.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
Details50/99 Wording Gap · Medium confidence · 9 sources
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