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Generation Cross
Generation Cross DVD
Created byLino Rulli
Written byLino Rulli
StarringLino Rulli
Opening theme"Monkey Wrench" by Foo Fighters
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
No. of seasons7
Production
Executive producerLino Rulli
CinematographyDave Dennison
Original release
NetworkMetro Cable Network (Minneapolis–Saint Paul)
Release1998 –
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

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 Ref
Emmy Award for Program Host (2001) Lino Rulli Won [6]
Emmy Award for Program Host (2002) Lino Rulli Won [7]

References

  1. ^ About Lino Rulli. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
  2. ^ 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.
  3. ^ 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.{{cite news}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  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.