Gene Shalit, who made film criticism a television institution, dies at 100
Gene Shalit, a prominent film critic for NBC's "Today" show for over four decades, has passed away at the age of 100. Known for his distinctive appearance and witty, pun-filled reviews, Shalit significantly influenced television film criticism, shifting its power base from print to broadcast media. He joined "Today" in 1970 and remained a fixture until his retirement in 2010, reviewing a wide array of films and occasionally drawing controversy for his remarks. AI
