Gene Shalit, longtime 'Today' show movie critic, dies at 100
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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 his wit and intelligence.
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