Gene Shalit, longtime Today show movie critic, dies at 100 (opens original article in a new tab)

Gene Shalit, a long-time Today show movie critic known for his distinctive appearance and humor, has died at 100.

• Gene Shalit, a longtime Today show movie critic, died at 100.
• Shalit joined Today in 1970 and became arts editor in 1973, known for his unique appearance and humor.
• He was considered instrumental in shifting movie review influence from print to television.