Generation Cross
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.
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 |
Release | |
Original network | Metro Cable Network (Minneapolis–Saint Paul) |
Picture format | 480i (4:3 SDTV) |
Original release | 1998 – 2004 |
Chronology | |
Related shows | Lino at Large The Catholic Guy |
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
- About Lino Rulli. Retrieved 30 March 2015.
- 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. Retrieved 1 April 2015.