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The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)

TV Series  -  30 min  -  Comedy | Family
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Sgt. Ernie Bilko is the ultimate con man. He runs the motor pool at a small Kansas US Army Camp. Colonel Hall... See full summary »

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Nat Hiken

Stars:

Phil Silvers, Allan Melvin and Harvey Lembeck
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Season:

4 | 3 | 2 | 1

Year:

1959 | 1958 | 1957 | 1956 | 1955 | unknown
Won 8 Primetime Emmys. Another 1 win & 9 nominations See more awards »
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Cast

Series cast summary:
Phil Silvers ...
MSgt. Ernest G. Bilko (142 episodes, 1955-1959)
Allan Melvin Allan Melvin ...
Cpl. Steve Henshaw (133 episodes, 1955-1959)
Harvey Lembeck ...
Cpl. Rocco Barbella (133 episodes, 1955-1959)
Maurice Gosfield Maurice Gosfield ...
Pvt. Duane Doberman (130 episodes, 1955-1959)
Paul Ford Paul Ford ...
Col. John T. Hall (129 episodes, 1955-1959)
Billy Sands Billy Sands ...
Pvt. Dino Paparelli (129 episodes, 1955-1959)
Herbie Faye Herbie Faye ...
Cpl. Sam Fender (128 episodes, 1955-1959)
Bernard Fein Bernard Fein ...
Pvt. Gomez (124 episodes, 1955-1959)
Mickey Freeman Mickey Freeman ...
Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman (120 episodes, 1955-1959)
Maurice Brenner Maurice Brenner ...
Pvt. Irving Fleischman (120 episodes, 1955-1959)
Jack Healy Jack Healy ...
Pvt. Mullen (114 episodes, 1955-1959)
Karl Lukas Karl Lukas ...
Pvt. Stash Kadowski (85 episodes, 1955-1958)
Terry Carter ...
Pvt. 'Sugie' Sugarman (76 episodes, 1955-1959)
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Storyline

Sgt. Ernie Bilko is the ultimate con man. He runs the motor pool at a small Kansas US Army Camp. Colonel Hall, nominally in charge of the base tries to keep Bilko's plans in check. Bilko runs every money making scheme that he thinks he can pull off. Midnight cruises on Landing Craft, Tank Rides, Poker games, and an interesting deal with local service stations for spare parts for jeep tires. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>  

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Plot Keywords:

Sergeant | Cult Favorite | Cult TV

Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

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Also Known As:

Phil Silvers Show See more »

Company Credits

Production Co:

Columbia Broadcasting System (CBS) See more »
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Technical Specs

Runtime:

(143 episodes)

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1
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Trivia

George Kennedy, who served in the US army, was a technical advisor for the show. He was also given a bit part playing an MP, the first acting role of his screen career. See more »

Quotes

MSgt. Ernest G. Bilko: You said "but". I've put the finger on the whole problem. You're a "but" man. Don't say "but". That little word "but" is the difference between success and failure.
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Connections

Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: It Conquered the World (#4.11)" (1991) See more »