Generation Cross

Generation Cross

Generation Cross DVD
Created by Lino Rulli
Written by Lino Rulli
Starring Lino Rulli
Opening theme "Monkey Wrench" by Foo Fighters
Country of origin United States
Original language(s) English
No. of seasons 7
Production
Executive producer(s) Lino Rulli
Cinematography Dave Dennison
Broadcast
Original channel Metro Cable Network (Minneapolis–Saint Paul)
Picture format 480i (4:3 SDTV)
Original run 1998 – 2004
Chronology
Related shows Lino at Large
The Catholic Guy

Generation Cross is an American religious comedy television series created and hosted by Lino Rulli.[1] The show's name is derived from "Generation X", showing individuals from that generation expressing their Catholic faith in a humorous manner.[2] It premiered in September 1998 on Metro Cable Network in Minneapolis–Saint Paul, Minnesota.[3] Before its cancellation in 2004, it was sydicated on various religious television networks in the United States, including CatholicTV.[4] It was also broadcast in various Catholic dioceses, via the Catholic Communication Campaign.

Format

Generation Cross consists of host Lino Rulli doing various unique activities while imparting Catholic history, theology, and inspiration in a comedic manner. Activities have include exploring villages in Italy, rock climbing with a priest, and swing dancing with a nun.[5][2]

Awards

Title Nominee(s) Result
Emmy Award for Program Host (2001)[6] Lino Rulli Won
Emmy Award for Program Host (2002)[7] Lino Rulli Won

References

  1. About Lino Rulli. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  2. 2.0 2.1 Heffron, Christopher (May 2008). "Lino Rulli: One 'Sirius' Catholic". St. Anthony Messenger. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  3. Anderson, G.R., Jr. (3 January 2001). "God's Comic: Lino Rulli brings religion to Generation X". City Pages, LLC. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  4. "CatholicTV Schedule". Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  5. Generation Cross on YouTube. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
  6. 2001 Upper Midwest Emmy Recipients. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
  7. 2002 Upper Midwest Emmy Recipients. Retrieved 1 April 2015.

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