Generation Cross

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Generation Cross
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Generation Cross DVD
Created by Lino 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
Network Metro Cable Network (Minneapolis–Saint Paul)
Release1998 (1998) 
2004 (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.

Contents

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

TitleNominee(s)ResultRef
Emmy Award for Program Host (2001) Lino Rulli Won [6]
Emmy Award for Program Host (2002)Lino RulliWon [7]

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