
Today show cast and crew at the end of Katie Couric's final show on May 31, 2006, in New York.'/> 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, known for his wit and intelligence. (Image credit: Richard Drew)


