Wednesday, 20 October 2021

Friday, 8 October 2021

Harry Michaels - This Great Greek Show is one for the Ages

 

This Great Greek Show is one for the Ages


Michaels is well-known as a pioneer who’s always been one step ahead.

As the host of the 1980s wildly popular and beloved shows, Greek Affair and The Greek Variety Show, Michaels started a movement of English-language ethnic television.




Suffice to say, Michaels had the right vision and as a result, had a huge fan base!




Thursday, 7 October 2021

Harry Michaels - Harry and his Lofty Ambitions

 

Harry and his Lofty Ambitions


Regardless of how successful Harry has been in his career, his family is his proudest asset.

Effie, Harry and Natalie enjoying quality family time together!


Not to mention, the beautiful homes they’ve lived in along the way!


Wednesday, 6 October 2021

Harry Michaels - Take a Holiday on Harry

 

Take a Holiday on Harry


Who wouldn’t want to win a free holiday to Greece?
The Greek Variety show hosted one of the biggest competitions known to Australian television; they gave away a romantic holiday to Greece to two lucky viewers.





It was all smiles for competition winners, Tina, Peter and their son, John.


Tuesday, 5 October 2021

Harry Michaels - Success isn’t Always Linear

 

Success isn’t Always Linear


While Michaels has been successful, he’s certainly had some bumps along the way!




Thursday 25 January 1979







Monday, 4 October 2021

Harry Michaels - Welcome to Malta

 

Welcome to Malta


After the success of the Greek Variety Show, Michaels was commissioned to make a series of variety specials on the beautiful island of Malta called Welcome to Malta. Michaels and his Australian film crew flew to Malta for a week’s shooting. 


Welcome to Malta represented a breakthrough for Michaels production credits, who, up until this point, produced only Greek programs. 





Friday, 1 October 2021

Harry Michaels is Loved by Greeks and Aussies Alike!

 

Michaels is Loved by Greeks and Aussies Alike!




We Introduce to you the presenters of Greek TV!






He even made the front cover of the 1981 Greek TV Post Magazine.










Wednesday, 29 September 2021

Harry Michaels - We’re Wild About Harry!

 

We’re Wild About Harry!


The idea of selling a show about Greeks to Australian’s would seem formidable to some, but Harry knew Aussies would go wild for the Greeks!




Tuesday, 28 September 2021