Gene Shalit passes away, age 100

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I remember Shalit through a kid’s eyes, checking out his movie reviews on summer mornings on the Today show.

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Another Abe Vigoda reaches his end.

But yeah, his critiques were entertaining and memorable.

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Another famous name I thought had long since passed away.

Peace to him and comfort to his loved ones.

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Some of Shalit’s interviews linger in my memory. Here he switches with aplomb between Serious Interview and Fun With Muppets - Jim Henson and Kermit the Frog:

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Shalit wasn’t my favorite movie critic, but I admire his level of energy and enthusiasm. This is part of a very-entertaining remembrance by Shalit’s long-time producer (well worth a read in full).

I love that. (And have to wonder how much that orientation connects with ‘living to 100.’)

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(my diaresis)

Quite a lot, I would bet, Thanks for sharing Ludwig’s tribute.

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It is a nice tribute. You can always tell when someone’s eulogy is sincere, as opposed to being an act of duty.

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I love his comment on Siskel and Ebert: “If you cut off their thumbs, they couldn’t review anything.”