Shalit, a beloved figure in American media thanks to his distinctive, pun-filled takes on American film, was 100 years old.

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,…

Gene Shalit, the beloved movie critic and arts reporter for the “Today” show, has passed away. Known for his puffy hair, oversized handlebar mustache and a love for puns, Shalit…