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 | English |
| No. of seasons | 7 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer | Lino Rulli |
| Cinematography | Dave Dennison |
| Original release | |
| Network | Metro Cable Network (Minneapolis–Saint Paul) |
| Release | 1998 – 2004 |
| Related | |
| 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 syndicated 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
[edit]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
[edit]| Title | Nominee(s) | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emmy Award for Program Host (2001) | Lino Rulli | Won | [6] |
| Emmy Award for Program Host (2002) | Lino Rulli | Won | [7] |
References
[edit]- ^ About Lino Rulli. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ a b Heffron, Christopher (May 2008). "Lino Rulli: One 'Sirius' Catholic". St. Anthony Messenger. Archived from the original on 23 February 2013. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Anderson, G.R. Jr. (3 January 2001). "God's Comic: Lino Rulli brings religion to Generation X". City Pages, LLC. Archived from the original on 4 April 2015. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ "CatholicTV Schedule". Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- ^ Generation Cross on YouTube. Retrieved 2 April 2015.
- ^ 2001 Upper Midwest Emmy Recipients. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
- ^ 2002 Upper Midwest Emmy Recipients Archived 2015-02-09 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 1 April 2015.
External links
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