Generations (1989)

Let me start this review by saying that I'm a huge fan of soap operas, both daytime and primetime, but GENERATIONS is by far my all-time fave. Not only was it daytime's first integrated soap opera, but it was also an early breeding ground for such fresh new talent as Vivica A. Fox, Kristoff St. John, Kelly Rutherford and Robert Torti. Mixed with established stars like Richard Roundtree, Debbi Morgan, Jonelle Allen, James Reynolds and Joan Pringle, both young and old stars blended together seamlessly to form an allstar cast. GEN's storylines were interesting, family oriented and fast moving. Storyline's not only focused on younger characters, but characters of all ages. The soap was also the first to feature a core black family from it's very first episode. The African-American Marshall family and the white Whitmore family shared a past that went back several generations. My fave character was Kelly Rutherford as Sam Whitmore, who fell inlove with a sexy detective named Kyle Masters. Jonelle Allen was also a hoot as over-the-top pill-poppin' Doreen Jackson, who became pregnant with her husband Martin's business partners Henry and Ruth Marshall's son Adam's baby. Unfortunately, lingering racisim lead to the soap's early cancellation, but it's brief run forever changed the face of daytime television. A special show, that will always have a special place in my heart.moreless

I can see how some people say that there are problems with Generations but I personally think that it is still very enjoyable. It's nowhere near some of the other shows that I've watched lately but it's just because those were particularly good not that Generations was particularly bad. Recommended if you have time to spare.

I watched this show for its entire 2 year run, but something was missing and I have never been able to put my finger on it. It just left me cold. I liked most of the characters, but it just seemed to have no heart. Most soaps have one character who is the moral compass of the show, but there didn't seem to be one here. Most of the original cast was replaced or dropped to recurring status by the end. Even so, I am sorry this show wasn't given a longer run.moreless

I loved this show, it had a great cast of characters & excellent storylines, the opening & closing ragtime theme were ingenious & fitting to the serial's core.

I'm amazed there are no other posts for this show, it seems to be all but forgotten & that is a grave injustice, this show addressed controversial issues & boasted a fine number of performers, like Richard Roundtree, Kelly Rutherford & Antony Ponzini, for example.

I found the pace to be farly fluid & the storylines to be riveting & pulsating!

I give this soap two thumbs up & a gold star & hope that other fans out there who feel as I do cast their vote to have this show surface on DVD. It's a classic & should be long remembered & preserved.

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