Gene Shalit Leaving "The Today Show" - Sitcoms Online Message Boards

Zoneboy · 11-09-2010, 04:24 PM

Gene Shalit is leaving NBC's "Today" show after 40 years.

"It's enough already," Shalit said in a statement.

The TV personality, known principally for his film reviews and interviews with celebs, announced that he would be pursuing his career in other fields, including publishing, radio, Web ventures and commercials.

Besides "Today," Shalit's career has included posts at Look magazine, where he worked as senior film critic, Ladies Home Journal and NBC Radio.

Shalit joined "Today" in 1970, working as a regular contributor until he replaced Joe Garagiola in 1973.

Shalit's last day will be Thursday, when the show will include a retrospective spanning his lengthy career.

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118027202

Marvo301 · 11-09-2010, 05:06 PM

40 years is a long time to be in the same job! Although the Today show won't be the same without him. I wish Gene Shalit all the best in his future.

biffbronson · 03-05-2026, 09:07 AM

Bump (major bump of an old thread)

Gene turns 100 years old later this month, March 25...!

GO FOR IT, GENE !

11-09-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Gene Shalit Leaving "The Today Show" Gene Shalit is leaving NBC's "Today" show after 40 years. "It's enough already," Shalit said in a statement. The TV personality, known principally for his film reviews and interviews with celebs, announced that he would be pursuing his career in other fields, including publishing, radio, Web ventures and commercials. Besides "Today," Shalit's career has included posts at Look magazine, where he worked as senior film critic, Ladies Home Journal and NBC Radio. Shalit joined "Today" in 1970, working as a regular contributor until he replaced Joe Garagiola in 1973. Shalit's last day will be Thursday, when the show will include a retrospective spanning his lengthy career. http://www.variety.com/article/VR1118027202
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11-09-2010, 05:06 PM	#2
Marvo301 I'm NOT a Blockhead! Forum Celebrity Join Date: May 17, 2002 Location: The Great White North Posts: 21,452	40 years is a long time to be in the same job! Although the Today show won't be the same without him. I wish Gene Shalit all the best in his future.
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03-05-2026, 09:07 AM	#3
biffbronson Sentimental Fool Forum Star Join Date: Aug 22, 2009 Location: Near Notre Dame Posts: 10,413	Bump (major bump of an old thread) Gene turns 100 years old later this month, March 25...! GO FOR IT, GENE !