Gene Shalit: The Bow Tie Legend

Gene Shalit, the legendary Today show movie critic known for his bow ties, wild hair, and uproarious puns, passed away at 100 — leaving behind a legacy of cinematic chaos and pure joy. From his 1970 debut to his 2010 exit, Shalit turned film reviews into viral moments, with studios stealing his catchphrases and SNL mocking his Marx Brother look. A master of wordplay since college days, he brought unfiltered enthusiasm to every movie, even after 500+ reviews. His 2005 Brokeback Mountain controversy sparked backlash — he apologized and moved on. Before Today, he penned for Look and Ladies’ Home Journal, later authored books on American humor. Survived by six children, Shalit’s corny charm was his genius — and his greatest hit. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/4b9ba54f55f2bca2