The Phil Silvers Show 1955
★ 7.1/10 · 24 votes TV-PG Comedy 4 seasons · 144 eps Ended
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What is The Phil Silvers Show?
The Phil Silvers Show is a sitcom that originally aired on CBS. The series starred Phil Silvers as a character in the United States Army.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 1955
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 144
- Runtime
- 30 minutes
- First aired
- Sep 20, 1955
- Last aired
- Mar 14, 2001
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- US
- Networks
- CBS
- Genres
- Comedy
- Updated
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The Phil Silvers Show is a sitcom that originally aired on CBS. The series starred Phil Silvers as a character in the United States Army. It was created and largely written by Nat Hiken, who received recognition for his work on the show. The Phil Silvers Show was successful and transformed Silvers from a journeyman comedian into a star. The series won multiple awards, including three consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series.
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Should you watch it?
“A crafty army sergeant outwits the chain of command in every episode.”
Reasons to watch
- Three-time Emmy-winning comedy
- Sharp writing by Nat Hiken
- Phil Silvers’ charismatic lead
Keep in mind
- Period humor reflects 1950s sensibilities
Watch it if you enjoy classic 1950s sitcoms with sharp military humor.
The series is a light‑hearted TV‑PG comedy suitable for general audiences.
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Cast
Herbie Faye
Sam Fender
Phil Silvers
Ernest Bilko
Harvey Lembeck
Rocco Barbella
Paul Ford
John Hall
Allan Melvin
Steve Henshaw
Billy Sands
Dino Paparelli
Maurice Gosfield
Duane Doberman
Terry Carter
Private 'Sugie' Sugarman
Joe E. Ross
Rupert Ritzik
Larry Storch
Al Lewis
Bruno the Mobster
George Kennedy
Kennedy (uncredited)
Episode guide
Season 1 · 34 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 New Recruits Sep 20, 1955
- E2 The Empty Store Sep 27, 1955
- E3 The WAC Oct 4, 1955
- E4 The Horse Oct 11, 1955
- E5 AWOL Oct 18, 1955
- E6 The Boxer Oct 25, 1955
- E7 The Hoodlum Nov 1, 1955
- E8 Mardi Gras Nov 8, 1955
- E9 The Eating Contest Nov 15, 1955
- E10 The Centennial Nov 22, 1955
- E11 Bivouac Nov 29, 1955
- E12 The Singing Contest Dec 6, 1955
- E13 The Twitch Dec 13, 1955
- E14 The Reunion Dec 20, 1955
- E15 The Rich Kid Dec 27, 1955
- E16 Hollywood Jan 3, 1956
- E17 The Investigation Jan 10, 1956
- E18 Kids In the Trailer Jan 17, 1956
- E19 The Revolutionary War Jan 24, 1956
- E20 The Transfer Jan 31, 1956
- E21 The Rest Cure Feb 7, 1956
- E22 Dinner at Sowici's Feb 14, 1956
- E23 Army Memoirs Feb 21, 1956
- E24 Miss America Feb 28, 1956
- E25 The Court Martial Mar 6, 1956
- E26 Furlough in New York Mar 13, 1956
- E27 The Big Uranium Strike Mar 20, 1956
- E28 Bilko and the Beast Mar 27, 1956
- E29 The Physical Check Up Apr 10, 1956
- E30 The Recruiting Sergeant Apr 17, 1956
- E31 Hair Apr 24, 1956
- E32 The Con Men May 1, 1956
- E33 War Games May 8, 1956
- E34 Bilko on Wall Street May 15, 1956
Season 2 · 36 episodes
- E1 Platoon in the Movies Sep 18, 1956
- E2 It's For The Birds Sep 25, 1956
- E3 Bilko Goes To College Oct 2, 1956
- E4 The Girl From Italy Oct 9, 1956
- E5 The Face On The Recruiting Poster Oct 16, 1956
- E6 Bilko's War Against Culture Oct 23, 1956
- E7 The Song Of The Motor Pool Oct 30, 1956
- E8 Bilko's Engagement Nov 6, 1956
- E9 A Mess Sergeant Can't Win Nov 13, 1956
- E10 Doberman's Sister Nov 20, 1956
- E11 Where There's A Will Nov 27, 1956
- E12 Bilko's Tax Trouble Dec 4, 1956
- E13 Mink Incorporated Dec 11, 1956
- E14 Sergeant Bilko Presents Ed Sullivan Dec 18, 1956
- E15 Bilko Gets Some Sleep Dec 25, 1956
- E16 The Blue Blood Of The Bilko's Jan 8, 1957
- E17 Love That Guardhouse Jan 15, 1957
- E18 Sergeant Bilko Presents Bing Crosby Jan 22, 1957
- E19 Bilko Goes To Monte Carlo Jan 29, 1957
- E20 Bilko Enters Politics Feb 5, 1957
- E21 Bilko's Television Idea Feb 12, 1957
- E22 The Son Of Bilko Feb 26, 1957
- E23 Rock 'n' Roll Rookie Mar 5, 1957
- E24 Bilko's Black Magic Mar 19, 1957
- E25 Bilko Goes South Mar 26, 1957
- E26 Bilko Goes Around The World Apr 2, 1957
- E27 The Mess Hall Mess Apr 9, 1957
- E28 The Secret Life Of Sergeant Bilko Apr 16, 1957
- E29 Radio Station B.I.L.K.O. Apr 23, 1957
- E30 Bilko the Marriage Broker Apr 30, 1957
- E31 Bilko Acres May 7, 1957
- E32 The Big Scandal May 14, 1957
- E33 Bilko's Perfect Day May 21, 1957
- E34 The Colonel Breaks Par May 28, 1957
- E35 Show Segments Jun 4, 1957
- E36 His Highness Doberman Jun 11, 1957
Season 3 · 37 episodes
- E1 Bilko's Merry Widow Sep 17, 1957
- E2 Bilko's Boy's Town Sep 24, 1957
- E3 Hillbilly Whiz Oct 1, 1957
- E4 Bilko's Valentine Oct 8, 1957
- E5 The Big Man Hunt Oct 15, 1957
- E6 Bilko's Double Life Oct 22, 1957
- E7 Sergeant Bilko Presents Oct 29, 1957
- E8 Bilko Talks in His Sleep Dec 19, 1957
- E9 Cherokee Ernie Nov 26, 1957
- E10 Bilko Buys A Club Dec 3, 1957
- E11 Lieutenant Bilko Dec 10, 1957
- E12 Bilko At Bay Dec 17, 1957
- E13 Bilko F.O.B. Detroit Dec 24, 1957
- E14 Bilko and the Flying saucers Dec 31, 1957
- E15 Bilko and the Colonel's Secretary Jan 1, 1958
- E16 Doberman the Crooner Jan 10, 1958
- E17 Bilko Presents Kay Kendall Jan 17, 1958
- E18 Bilko's Cousin Jan 24, 1958
- E19 Bilko's Pigeons Jan 31, 1958
- E20 Cyrano De Bilko Feb 11, 1958
- E21 The Colonel's Reunion Feb 17, 1958
- E22 Bilko Saves Ritzik's Marriage Feb 22, 1958
- E23 Bilko The Art Lover Mar 5, 1958
- E24 Bilko The Genius Mar 14, 2001
- E25 Bilko the Male Model Mar 19, 1958
- E26 The Colonel's Inheritance Apr 4, 1958
- E27 Bilko's Honeymoon Apr 9, 1958
- E28 Bilko's Chinese Restaurant Apr 25, 1958
- E29 Operation Love Apr 30, 1958
- E30 Bilko's TV Pilot May 6, 1958
- E31 Bilko Retires From Gambling May 13, 1958
- E32 Bilko's Vacation May 23, 1958
- E33 Bilko's Insurance Company May 30, 1958
- E34 Bilko's Prize Poodle Jun 3, 1958
- E35 Bilko's School Days Jun 10, 1958
- E36 Joan's Big Romance Jun 24, 1958
- E37 Papa Bilko Jul 18, 1958
Season 4 · 37 episodes
- E1 Gold Fever Sep 23, 1958
- E2 Bilko's Vampire Oct 1, 1958
- E3 Bilko's De Luxe Tours Oct 8, 1958
- E4 Bilko the Potato Sack King Oct 15, 1958
- E5 Bilko v's Covington Oct 22, 1958
- E6 Bilko Joins the Navy Oct 28, 1958
- E7 Bilko's Big Woman Hunt Nov 5, 1958
- E8 Bilko and the Crosby's Nov 12, 1958
- E9 Bilko's Allergy Nov 19, 1958
- E10 Bilko and the Chaplin Nov 26, 1958
- E11 Bilko Presents the McGuire Sisters Dec 3, 1958
- E12 Bilko's Secret Mission Dec 10, 1958
- E13 Bilko's Giveaway Dec 17, 1958
- E14 Bilko and the Medium Dec 22, 1958
- E15 Bilko's Bopster Jan 1, 1959
- E16 Bilko's Hollywood Romance Jan 9, 1959
- E17 Bilko's Grand Hotel Jan 28, 1959
- E18 Bilko's Credit Card Feb 4, 1959
- E19 Viva Bilko Feb 11, 1959
- E20 The Colonel's Promotion Feb 18, 1959
- E21 Bilko's Sharpshooter Feb 25, 1959
- E22 Bilko's Formula Seven Mar 4, 1959
- E23 Bilko's Ape Man Mar 18, 1959
- E24 Warrant Officer Paparelli Mar 25, 1959
- E25 Bilko's Godson Apr 3, 1959
- E26 Guinea Pig Bilko Apr 17, 1959
- E27 Bilko the Butler Apr 24, 1959
- E28 Ritzik Goes Civilian May 1, 1959
- E29 Bilko's Small Car May 8, 1959
- E30 Doberman Missing Heir May 15, 1959
- E31 Bilko's Casino May 20, 1959
- E32 The Colonel's Second Honeymoon May 29, 1959
- E33 Bilko in Outer Space Jun 5, 1959
- E34 The Bilko Boycott Jun 12, 1959
- E35 Weekend Colonel Jun 17, 1959
- E36 DELETE
- E37 DELETE
Frequently asked questions
When did The Phil Silvers Show originally air?
It aired on CBS from 1955 to 1959.
How many episodes were produced?
The series ran for 142 episodes plus a 1959 special.
Who played Master Sergeant Bilko?
Phil Silvers starred as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko.
What awards did the show receive?
It won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series.
What was the show's original title?
It was originally titled You'll Never Get Rich.