TV series
The Phil Silvers Show
1955–2001, English, on CBS. Created by Nat Hiken.
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.
- Seasons
- 4
- Episodes
- 144
- Episode length
- 30 min
- Status
- Ended in 2001
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Latest episode
S3 E24: Bilko The Genius
Aired 14 March 2001
Seasons 4
Cast & crew
- Nat HikenCreator
- Phil SilversErnest Bilko · 144 ep
- Harvey LembeckRocco Barbella · 144 ep
- Paul FordJohn Hall · 144 ep
- Allan MelvinSteve Henshaw · 144 ep
- Billy SandsDino Paparelli · 144 ep
- Maurice GosfieldDuane Doberman · 144 ep
- Herbie FayeCpl. Sam Fender (uncredited) · 144 ep
- Terry CarterPrivate 'Sugie' Sugarman · 74 ep
- Joe E. RossRupert Ritzik · 6 ep
- Larry StorchCast · 2 ep
- Al LewisBruno the Mobster · 2 ep
- George KennedyKennedy (uncredited) · 2 ep
Details
- First aired
- 20 September 1955
- Last aired
- 14 March 2001
- Network
- CBS
- Language
- English
- Country
- United States
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- TV-PG
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The Phil Silvers Show: quick answers
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How many seasons of The Phil Silvers Show are there?
The Phil Silvers Show has 4 seasons and 144 episodes, about 30 minutes each.
Is The Phil Silvers Show finished?
Yes. The Phil Silvers Show ended in 2001, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is The Phil Silvers Show on?
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The Phil Silvers Show parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Phil Silvers Show is rated TV-PG. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
What shows are like The Phil Silvers Show?
If you liked The Phil Silvers Show, try F Troop, My Name Is Earl, Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In.
Who created The Phil Silvers Show?
The Phil Silvers Show was created by Nat Hiken and stars Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford.