The Phil Silvers Show
The Phil Silvers Show, originally titled You'll Never Get Rich, was a sitcom which ran on CBS from 1955 to 1959 for 142 episodes, plus a 1959 special. The series starred Phil Silvers as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko of the United States Army. The series was created and largely written by Nat Hiken, and won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series. The show is sometimes titled Sergeant Bilko or simply Bilko in reruns, and is very often referred to by these names, both on-screen and by viewers. The show's success transformed Silvers from a journeyman comedian into a star, and writer-producer Hiken from a highly-regarded behind-the-scenes comedy writer into a publicly recognized creator.
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About The Phil Silvers Show
The Phil Silvers Show is a 1955 English-language comedy series created by Nat Hiken. The cast is led by Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford. It spans 4 seasons and 144 episodes and has concluded.
The Phil Silvers Show was produced by CBS Studios and made in United States of America. It was first aired on September 20, 1955, and carries a TV-PG certification.
- Created by
- Nat Hiken
- Writers
- Barry Blitzer, Leonard B. Stern, Arnold M. Auerbach
- First aired
- September 20, 1955
- Last aired
- March 14, 2001
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- TV-PG
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 4 (144 episodes)
- Network
- CBS
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- CBS Studios
The Phil Silvers Show cast & crew
The Phil Silvers Show was created by Nat Hiken and written by Barry Blitzer, Leonard B. Stern, and Arnold M. Auerbach.
The cast features Phil Silvers as Ernest Bilko, Harvey Lembeck as Rocco Barbella, Paul Ford as John Hall, Allan Melvin as Steve Henshaw, Billy Sands as Dino Paparelli, and Maurice Gosfield as Duane Doberman.
Behind the camera, it was produced by Nat Hiken.
Is The Phil Silvers Show worth watching?
With 4 seasons and 144 episodes, it's a long-haul binge.
If you enjoy comedy, The Phil Silvers Show is worth a place on your watchlist.
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Cast of The Phil Silvers Show
Phil Silvers
Ernest Bilko
Harvey Lembeck
Rocco Barbella
Paul Ford
John Hall
Allan Melvin
Steve Henshaw
Billy Sands
Dino Paparelli
Maurice Gosfield
Duane Doberman
Herbie Faye
Sam Fender
Terry Carter
Private 'Sugie' Sugarman
The Phil Silvers Show — FAQs
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▸What language is The Phil Silvers Show in?
The Phil Silvers Show is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How many seasons of The Phil Silvers Show are there?
The Phil Silvers Show has 4 seasons with 144 episodes in total.
▸What is The Phil Silvers Show rated?
The Phil Silvers Show is rated TV-PG. It holds a 7.0/10 audience score from 23 ratings.
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