Quick Info
Status: Ended
Network: CBS
Type: Scripted
Rating: 7.0/10
The Phil Silvers Show
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
Written By
Starring Cast
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
Seasons
Specials
30 Episodes • Aired TBA
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 1
34 Episodes • Aired 1955-09-20
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Season 2
36 Episodes • Aired 1956-09-18
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 3
37 Episodes • Aired 1957-09-17
No season overview provided for this season.
Season 4
37 Episodes • Aired 1958-09-23
No season overview provided for this season.