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Status: Ended

Network: CBS

Type: Scripted

Rating: 7.0/10

The Phil Silvers Show

TV SERIES 1955 4 SEASONS

Overview

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.

This production, originally released in 1955, has captivated audiences with its unique storytelling. As a Scripted series, it brings a fresh perspective to the Comedy genre, maintaining a strong viewer rating of 7.0 across its 4 seasons.

  • Storyline Highlights:
  • • Explores themes within Comedy.
  • • Produced in United States of America.
  • • Original Language: English.

Directed By

N/A

Written By

Barry Blitzer, Leonard B. Stern, Arnold M. Auerbach

Starring Cast

Seasons

The Phil Silvers Show - Specials Episode Guide

Specials

30 Episodes • Aired TBA

No season overview provided for this season.

The Phil Silvers Show - Season 1 Episode Guide

Season 1

34 Episodes • Aired 1955-09-20

No season overview provided for this season.

The Phil Silvers Show - Season 2 Episode Guide

Season 2

36 Episodes • Aired 1956-09-18

No season overview provided for this season.

The Phil Silvers Show - Season 3 Episode Guide

Season 3

37 Episodes • Aired 1957-09-17

No season overview provided for this season.

The Phil Silvers Show - Season 4 Episode Guide

Season 4

37 Episodes • Aired 1958-09-23

No season overview provided for this season.

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