吉恩·沙利特（Gene Shalit）Eugene Shalit was an American journalist, television personality, film and book critic, and author. After starting to work part-time on NBC's The Today Show in 1970, he appeared regularly there from January 15, 1973, until his retirement on November 11, 2010. He was known for his frequent use of puns and his distinctive bushy mustache and Afro-styled hair.Shalit turned 100 on March 25, 2026. He died on June 12, 2026, at the age of 100.