Generations is an American soap opera that aired on NBC in the United States from March 27, 1989, to January 25, 1991, and in Canada, where it ran on CBC Television. The show was groundbreaking in that it was the first soap opera to feature a Black-American family from its inception.

Cast

Ratings

  • 1988–89 season: 2.7 rating (Ranking: #12 out of 13 soap operas)
  • 1989–90 season: 2.6 rating (Ranking: #12 out of 12 soap operas)
  • 1990–91 season: 2.4 rating (Ranking: #12 out of 12 soap operas)
  • Final week ratings (January 21–25, 1991): 2.7 rating/8 share (12th out of 12), against Loving (3.2 rating/10 share, 11th) and The Young and the Restless (8.4 rating/26 share, 1st)

Awards

  • 1990 Soap Opera Digest Awards for Outstanding Daytime Serial Nomination
  • 1990 Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Graphics and Title Design Win
  • 1990 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Drama Series (Kristoff St. John) Nomination
  • 1990 Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Art Direction/Set Decoration/Scenic Design for a Drama Series Nomination
  • 1990 Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Hairstyling for a Drama Series Nomination
  • 1990 Creative Arts Emmy Award for Outstanding Achievement in Technical Direction/Electronic Camera/Video Control for a Drama Series Nomination
  • 1990 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Daytime Serial Nomination
  • 1991 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series (James Reynolds) Nomination
  • 1991 Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Younger Actor in a Drama Series (Kristoff St. John) Nomination
  • 1991 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Daytime Soap Nomination
  • 1991 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Heroine: Daytime (Kelly Rutherford) Nomination
  • 1991 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Male Newcomer: Daytime (Robert Torti) Nomination
  • 1991 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor: Daytime (Richard Roundtree) Nomination
  • 1991 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress: Daytime (Joan Pringle) Nomination
  • 1992 Soap Opera Digest Award for Best Love Story: Daytime or Prime Time <small> Kyle and Sam </small> Nomination
  • 1992 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Daytime Serial Nomination
  • 1992 Soap Opera Digest Award for Outstanding Villain: Daytime (Robert Gentry) Nomination

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