Out of the Blue (2003 TV series)

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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[edit]

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[edit]

  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. ^ a b "Out of the Blue now on Channel 7". Retrieved 8 January 2018.
  10. ^ a b "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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