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Gene Shalit
March 25, 1926 – June 12, 2026
American film critic (1926–2026)
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Eugene Shalit was an American journalist, television personality, film and book critic, and author. After starting to work part-time on NBC's The Today Show in 1970, he appeared regularly there from January 15, 1973, until his retirement on November 11, 2010. He was known for his frequent use of puns and his distinctive bushy mustache and Jewfro-styled hair.
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- Anniversary · June 12
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