Acropolis Now

Acropolis Now (1989-1992)

EndedScripted showComedy

Kostas Stephanidis arrived in Australia from Greece & settled in Melbourne. He opened a coffee house & named it the 'Acropolis' cafe. Now, 23 years later Kostas is going home to Greece for a long overdue holiday. He leaves his cafe in the hands of his son Jim & his friend Rick joins him to manage the finances. Jim soon turns the quiet cafe into a happening place for young people. If only Kostas could see his Acropolis Now.!

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E13Here Come the Brides (Part 2)Nov 4, 1992
S05E12Here Come the Brides (Part 1)Oct 28, 1992
S05E11Confessions of a Hair Gel GoddessOct 21, 1992
S05E10StupidstitionOct 14, 1992
S05E09Torn Between Two LoversOct 7, 1992
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

When did the TV show 'Acropolis Now' premiere?

'Acropolis Now' premiered on February 9, 1989.

Who were the main cast members of 'Acropolis Now'?

The main cast members of 'Acropolis Now' were Nick Giannopoulos, George Kapiniaris, Mary Coustas, and Simon Palomares.

What was the genre of 'Acropolis Now'?

'Acropolis Now' was a sitcom.

Where was 'Acropolis Now' set?

'Acropolis Now' was set in a Greek cafe in Melbourne, Australia.

Who played the character of Jim Stefanidis in 'Acropolis Now'?

Nick Giannopoulos played the character of Jim Stefanidis in 'Acropolis Now'.

What was the premise of 'Acropolis Now'?

'Acropolis Now' followed the daily lives and misadventures of the staff and customers at the fictional 'Acropolis Cafe'.

Which actor played the character of Memo in 'Acropolis Now'?

George Kapiniaris played the character of Memo in 'Acropolis Now'.

Who played the character of Effie Stefanidis in 'Acropolis Now'?

Mary Coustas played the character of Effie Stefanidis in 'Acropolis Now'.

What was the running time of each episode of 'Acropolis Now'?

Each episode of 'Acropolis Now' had a running time of approximately 25 minutes.

Which actor played the character of Ricky Martinez in 'Acropolis Now'?

Simon Palomares played the character of Ricky Martinez in 'Acropolis Now'.

What was the language primarily spoken in 'Acropolis Now'?

The primary language spoken in 'Acropolis Now' was English.

Who were the creators of 'Acropolis Now'?

'Acropolis Now' was created by Nick Giannopoulos and George Kapiniaris.

What was the cultural background of the main characters in 'Acropolis Now'?

The main characters in 'Acropolis Now' were of Greek-Australian heritage.

Did 'Acropolis Now' receive any awards or nominations?

Yes, 'Acropolis Now' received multiple nominations at the Logie Awards, including Best Comedy Program.

What made 'Acropolis Now' unique compared to other sitcoms of its time?

'Acropolis Now' was one of the first Australian sitcoms to feature a predominantly multicultural cast and explore themes of cultural identity and integration.

How many episodes were produced for 'Acropolis Now'?

'Acropolis Now' had a total of 63 episodes produced.

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