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‘Today Show’ Legend Gene Shalit Turns 100, Celebrating a Lifetime in Television
https://www.usanewsindependent.com ^ | March 25, 2026 | USA Independent

Posted on 03/26/2026 7:58:25 AM PDT by Beowulf9

For decades, Gene Shalit was a familiar and unmistakable presence on morning television. With his trademark bushy mustache, colorful bow ties, and quick wit, he became one of the most recognizable film critics in the country. Now, Shalit has reached an extraordinary milestone—celebrating his 100th birthday on March 25.

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KEYWORDS: birthday; entertainment; geneshalit; media; nbc; shalit; shallit; today; todayshow
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To: Williams

I thought he was long gone also!


21 posted on 03/26/2026 9:17:41 AM PDT by GaltAdonis
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To: Beowulf9

Good for him


22 posted on 03/26/2026 9:19:12 AM PDT by wardaddy (If u hate Trump you’re stupid or clueless what’s going on)
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To: Hyman Roth

(Is his mustache still alive?)

Yes!

His moustache turned 250 just yesterday! 🎂🎂🎂


23 posted on 03/26/2026 9:38:05 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Beowulf9; dfwgator; Red Badger; null and void

There’s a Supertrain coming! 😉

https://youtu.be/yBMVAzIMl5A?si=hnbpw94zW30O1BsE


24 posted on 03/26/2026 9:42:19 AM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the Days of Lot; They Did Eat, They Drank, They Bought, They Sold ......)
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To: Beowulf9

I had no idea he might have been still alive.


25 posted on 03/26/2026 12:48:54 PM PDT by higgmeister (In the Shadow of The Big Chicken! )
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To: Cletus.D.Yokel

Always wondered what the correct lyric is in that song, it makes a big difference:

“Soon you will be a teen” or “Soon you will be eighteen”.


26 posted on 03/26/2026 1:51:08 PM PDT by dfwgator ("I am Charlie Kirk!")
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To: Beowulf9

Happy birthday, Gene, and many more!


27 posted on 03/26/2026 3:05:38 PM PDT by Ancesthntr ("The right to buy weapons is the right to be free." The Weapons Shops of Isher)
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To: dfwgator

According to the internet, it’s 18.


28 posted on 03/26/2026 3:48:11 PM PDT by Cletus.D.Yokel (The Democrats' official policy is now, “Hate, Violence and Murder". Change my mind.)
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