Out of the Blue (2003 TV series)

Out of the Blue is a South Australian television series which promotes the Australian seafood industry by combining travelogue and cooking show formats. It is presented by fishmonger Michael Angelakis with co-hosts Michael Keelan and Emma Forster. The series first aired in 2003[1] and the first through fourth series of the program have been released on DVD.[2][3][4][5] Two Out of the Blue recipe books written by the show's two male hosts were published in 2004,[6][7] and a third followed in 2007.[8]

Over 100 episodes aired on Channel 9 before the program moved to Channel 7 in 2011.[9] During its time on the Seven network it was supported by Australian businessman, Robert Gerard.[9] While the show has primarily focused on South Australia, episodes have also been recorded in Italy, Vietnam and Malaysia.[10]

In 2013, Angelakis attributed the program's longevity to "the people and the products from this state (South Australia)... There is no better salesman of a product than its owner, they have intimate knowledge of their own goods."[11]

As of January 2018, 197 episodes of the series have aired on Australian television.[12]

Presenters

Michael Angelakis is a Greek-born fishmonger who emigrated to Australia in his 20s and worked as a fisherman.[13] Michael Keelan is a career broadcaster and gardener, with culinary knowledge of vegetables, herbs and spices.[10] Emma Forster, a Port Lincoln businesswoman, joined the show during its first season.

Michael Angelakis returned to presenting the show in 2016 after a leave of absence due to ill health.[14]

References
  1. "The Two Michaels From Out Of The Blue TV series share their Australian fishing secrets | Discovery Parks". www.discoveryholidayparks.com.au. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  2. Duggan, Amanda (13 April 2007), Out of the Blue Series 1 set, IFM World Releasing Inc., retrieved 5 January 2018
  3. Duggan, Amanda (13 April 2007), Out of the Blue Series 2 set, IFM World Releasing Inc., retrieved 5 January 2018
  4. Duggan, Amanda (13 April 2007), Out of the Blue Series 3 set, IFM World Releasing Inc., retrieved 5 January 2018
  5. Duggan, Amanda (13 April 2007), Out of the Blue Series 4 set, IFM World Releasing Inc., retrieved 5 January 2018
  6. Depository, Book. "Out of the Blue Seafood Recipes : Michael Angelakis : 9780975114506". www.bookdepository.com. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  7. Angelakis, Michael; Keelan, Michael (2004). Out of the Blue 2: Seafood Recipes. East Street Publications. ISBN 9780975114568.
  8. Angelakis, Michael (2007). Out of the Blue Seafood Recipes 3. East Street Publications. ISBN 9781921037023.
  9. "Out of the Blue now on Channel 7". Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  10. "Return of a family favourite". Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  11. "Seafood king to step down". Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  12. "Latest Episode". Out of the Blue. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
  13. "Our Story - Angelakis Bros". www.angelakis.com.au. Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  14. "And just 'Out Of The Blue', Michael Angelakis is back | Neos Kosmos". neoskosmos.com. 10 August 2015. Retrieved 5 January 2018.
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