Why do three Gilmore Girls and a small town continue to resonate with generations of fans? And what does a TV series that ended nearly two decades ago tell us about who we want to be? This three-part podcast looks for answers in the place that inspired it all: Connecticut. 

"Generation Gilmore Girls", coming December 2nd, listen wherever you get your podcasts.

For more, visit ctpublic.org/gilmore.

"Generation Gilmore Girls" is sponsored by Panera. Whatever your feeling—at Panera, It Just Meals Good. Order now at PaneraBread.com.

Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.

Why do three Gilmore Girls and a small town continue to resonate with generations of fans? And what does a TV series that ended nearly two decades ago tell us about who we want to be? This three-part podcast looks for answers in the place that inspired it all: Connecticut.&nbsp;
"Generation Gilmore Girls", coming December 2nd, listen wherever you get your podcasts.
For more, visit <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-gilmore-girls">ctpublic.org/gilmore</a>.
"Generation Gilmore Girls" is sponsored by Panera. Whatever your feeling&mdash;at Panera, It Just Meals Good. Order now at <a href="http://panerabread.com/">PaneraBread.com</a>.
Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.

From the creators of ‘Generation Barney’, ‘Generation Gilmore Girls’ revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years later. We learn how it shaped some of the actors who worked on it, and the fans who watch it. It’s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon.

In season one, ‘Generation Barney’ explored the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It’s about the purple dinosaur but it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.

Learn more about 'Generation Barney' at ctpublic.org/barney.

Learn more about 'Generation Gilmore Girls' at ctpublic.org/gilmore.

To support more journalism like this, visit ctpublic.org/donate.

From the creators of &lsquo;Generation Barney&rsquo;, &lsquo;Generation Gilmore Girls&rsquo; revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years later. We learn how it shaped some of the actors who worked on it, and the fans who watch it. It&rsquo;s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon.
In season one, &lsquo;Generation Barney&rsquo; explored the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It&rsquo;s about the purple dinosaur but it&rsquo;s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it&rsquo;s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.
Learn more about 'Generation Barney' at <a href="https://ctpublic.org/barney">ctpublic.org/barney</a>.
Learn more about 'Generation Gilmore Girls' at <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-gilmore-girls">ctpublic.org/gilmore</a>.
To support more journalism like this, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://donate.ctpublic.org">ctpublic.org/donate</a>.

From the creators of ‘Generation Barney’, ‘Generation Gilmore Girls’ revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years later. We learn how it shaped some of the actors who worked on it, and the fans who watch it. It’s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon.

Generation Gilmore Girls

From the creators of "Generation Barney", "Generation Gilmore Girls" revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years after its premiere. We learn how the show shaped some of the actors who worked on it, the fans who watch it, and the place that inspired it. It’s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon: Connecticut.

In season one, "Generation Barney" explored the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It’s about the purple dinosaur, but it’s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it’s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.

Learn more about 'Generation Gilmore Girls' at ctpublic.org/gilmore.

Learn more about 'Generation Barney' at ctpublic.org/barney.

To support more journalism like this, visit ctpublic.org/donate.

Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.

From the creators of "Generation Barney", "Generation Gilmore Girls" revisits the popular TV series and asks why it still resonates 25 years after its premiere. We learn how the show shaped some of the actors who worked on it, the fans who watch it, and the place that inspired it. It&rsquo;s about the television that comforts us and helps us become who we are, from the state that inspired the whole phenomenon: Connecticut.
In season one, "Generation Barney" explored the media we loved as kids and how it shapes us. It&rsquo;s about the purple dinosaur, but it&rsquo;s also about music and love and backlash and toys and nostalgia. Most of all, it&rsquo;s about the television that helps us become who we are, from the station that helped launch Barney into the world.
Learn more about 'Generation Gilmore Girls' at <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-gilmore-girls">ctpublic.org/gilmore</a>.
Learn more about 'Generation Barney' at <a href="https://ctpublic.org/barney">ctpublic.org/barney</a>.
To support more journalism like this, visit&nbsp;<a href="https://donate.ctpublic.org">ctpublic.org/donate</a>.
Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.

Pour your coffee and grab your red vines… The trailer for Generation Gilmore Girls is here! A three-part podcast about the TV we love and how it shapes us. Coming December 2.

Generation Gilmore Girls: Trailer

"Gilmore Girls" premiered on The WB in October 2000 and it’s still finding new fans 25 years later. In this episode, we’re on a mission to find out how "Gilmore Girls" found its audience, while staying true to itself – from its "Gilmore speed” delivery, its pop culture-packed references, and its complicated female characters.  

Hear why it resonates from actor Keiko Agena, who played Lane Kim on the show, and fan and "Ginny & Georgia"creator Sarah Lampert. 

Parents, a heads-up: audio contains a few bleeped explicit words.

This episode is sponsored by Panera. Whatever you're feeling—at Panera, It Just Meals Good. Order now atPaneraBread.com.

Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.

For more about "Generation Gilmore Girls", visit ctpublic.org/gilmore

"Gilmore Girls" premiered on The WB in October 2000 and it&rsquo;s still finding new fans 25 years later. In this episode, we&rsquo;re on a mission to find out how "Gilmore Girls" found its audience, while staying true to itself &ndash; from its "Gilmore speed&rdquo; delivery, its pop culture-packed references, and its complicated female characters.&nbsp;&nbsp;
Hear why it resonates from actor Keiko Agena, who played Lane Kim on the show, and fan and "Ginny &amp; Georgia" creator Sarah Lampert.&nbsp;
Parents, a heads-up: audio contains a few bleeped explicit words.
This episode is sponsored by Panera. Whatever you're feeling&mdash;at Panera, It Just Meals Good. Order now at<a href="http://panerabread.com"> </a><a href="http://panerabread.com">PaneraBread.com</a>.
Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.
For more about "Generation Gilmore Girls", visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-gilmore-girls">ctpublic.org/gilmore</a>

"Gilmore Girls" premiered on The WB in October 2000 and it’s still finding new fans 25 years later. In this episode, we’re on a mission to find out how "Gilmore Girls" found its audience, while staying true to itself – from its "Gilmore speed” delivery, its pop culture-packed references, and its complicated female characters.   Hear why it resonates from actor Keiko Agena, who played Lane Kim on the show, and fan and "Ginny & Georgia" creator Sarah Lampert. 

Generation Gilmore Girls: Oy, with the Gilmores already! 

The team behind 'Generation Barney' is back with something new. This season, we take a look at one of the most famous shows set in Connecticut. Meet 'Generation Gilmore Girls,' a three-part podcast about the media we love and how it shapes us. 

Coming soon. Wherever you get your podcasts.

For more visit: ctpublic.org/gilmore 

Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.

The team behind 'Generation Barney' is back with something new. This season, we take a look at one of the most famous shows set in Connecticut. Meet 'Generation Gilmore Girls,' a three-part podcast about the media we love and how it shapes us.&nbsp;
Coming soon. Wherever you get your podcasts.
For more visit: <a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/podcast/generation-gilmore-girls">ctpublic.org/gilmore&nbsp;</a>
Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.

The team behind Generation Barney is back with something new. This season, we take a look at one of the most famous shows set in Connecticut. Meet Generation Gilmore Girls, a three-part podcast about the media we love and how it shapes us. 

Sneak Peek: New Season, New Generation

Barney made kids feel loved. He was a friend, sometimes even a father figure, to Millennials and Gen Zers. To this day, many are finding comfort in this purple dinosaur and trying to put his values into practice. So, why do the things we loved as kids stick with us? What draws us back to them decades later?

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/DINO and get on your way to being your best self.

This episode is sponsored by MasterClass. Learn from the best to become your best. Head over to masterclass.com/DINO for the current offer.

The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit. 

Learn more at https://ctpublic.org/barney. 

To support more journalism like this, visithttps://donate.ctpublic.org.

Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.

Barney made kids feel loved. He was a friend, sometimes even a father figure, to Millennials and Gen Zers. To this day, many are finding comfort in this purple dinosaur and trying to put his values into practice. So, why do the things we loved as kids stick with us? What draws us back to them decades later?
This episode is sponsored by<a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/"> BetterHelp</a>. Give online therapy a try at<a href="https://www.betterhelp.com/get-started/?go=true&amp;slug=dino&amp;utm_source=podcast&amp;utm_campaign=2687&amp;utm_term=dino&amp;promo_code=dino&amp;landing_page_img=https%3A%2F%2Fi.imgur.com%2Fi92vAy3.png&amp;aff_channel=podcast&amp;secondary_channels=youtube&amp;discount_rate=10&amp;discount_period=P1M&amp;date_interval=P1M&amp;percentage_off=10&amp;amount=1&amp;amount_spelled_out=one&amp;unit=month&amp;gor=start"> betterhelp.com/DINO</a> and get on your way to being your best self.
This episode is sponsored by MasterClass. Learn from the best to become your best. Head over to <a href="http://masterclass.com/DINO">masterclass.com/DINO</a> for the current offer.
The seven-part podcast is produced by Connecticut Public and hosted by Sabrina Herrera. The reporter-producers are Meg Dalton and Lily Tyson. The editor is Cassandra Basler. The project manager is Megan Fitzgerald. The sound designer and theme composer is Jay Cowit.&nbsp;
Learn more at<a href="https://www.ctpublic.org/barney"> https://ctpublic.org/barney</a>.&nbsp;
To support more journalism like this, visit<a href="https://donate.ctpublic.org"> </a><a href="https://donate.ctpublic.org">https://donate.ctpublic.org</a>.
Marketing support provided by The Podglomerate.

Barney made kids feel loved. He was a friend, sometimes even a father figure, to Millennials and Gen Zers. To this day, many are finding comfort in this purple dinosaur and trying to put his values into practice. So, why do the things we loved as kids stick with us? What draws us back to them decades later?

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