Greeks on the Roof

Greeks on the Roof
Genre	Comedy
Starring	Mary Coustas María Mercedes Serge De Nardo Evelyn Krape
Country of origin	Australia
Original language	English
No. of seasons	1
No. of episodes	11
Production
Running time	60 minutes
Original release
Network	Seven Network
Release	1 April (2003-04-01) – 1 July 2003 (2003-07-01)

Greeks on the Roof was a short-lived Australian television talk show and variety show that ran for 11 episodes on the Seven Network from 1 April to 1 July 2003. It was hosted by the actress/comedian Mary Coustas in character as Effie, a second generation Greek Australian, whom she had portrayed on the sitcom Acropolis Now, and featured her "family" of Greek immigrants portrayed by Maria Mercedes, Angus Sampson as cousin Dimi, Serge De Nardo, and Evelyn Krape.

Origins

Based on the format of the British TV show The Kumars at No. 42, each show had interviews with a number of Australian actors and actresses. Guests were involved in Effie's jokes and antics while being asked about their career and personal life.

Cast

Main / regular

• Mary Coustas as Host (as Effie)
• María Mercedes
• Serge De Nardo
• Evelyn Krape
• Angus Sampson as Dimi

Guests

• Sam Newman
• Molly Meldrum
• Dr. Harry Cooper
• Jerry Springer

Production

Kris Noble was the executive producer of the show.