Gene Shalit: The Last Laugh in Film

Gene Shalit, the legendary Today show film critic known for his handlebar mustache, glasses, and razor-sharp, pun-filled movie reviews, passed away at 100 — a quiet end to a four-decade TV icon whose Critics Corner became a morning ritual for millions. From his early days as a press agent’s assistant (who quit after one day, finding comedy lacking) to his Emmy-nominated career interviewing stars and authors, Shalit’s wit and wisdom defined pop culture commentary. Even SpongeBob and Family Guy parodied him — proof of his cultural footprint. His legacy? A perfect blend of humor and insight that made film criticism unforgettable. 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/f82e639275b79b95