The Boxer (25 Oct. 1955)

As the company boxing match draws near, Bilko tries to turn the lack of a competitive boxer in his platoon into an advantage. Unfortunately for Sgt Bilko others are scheming to also gain advantage from the situation.

Director:

Al De Caprio

Writers:

Nat Hiken (created by), Nat Hiken,

Stars:

Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Allan Melvin

Cast

Episode cast overview, first billed only:
Phil Silvers	...	MSgt. Ernest G. Bilko
Harvey Lembeck	...	Cpl. Rocco Barbella
Allan Melvin	...	Cpl. Steve Henshaw
Billy Sands	...	Pvt. Dino Paparelli
Walter Cartier	...	Pvt. Claude Dillingham
Frank Marth	...	Lieutenant
Harry Clark	...	MSgt. Stanley Sowici
Johnny Seven	...	Cpl. Basil Egan
Ned Glass	...	MSgt. Andy Pendleton
Jimmy Little	...	MSgt. Francis Grover
Terry Carter	...	Grover's Boxer
Dody Goodman	...	Waitress
Hollis Irving	...	Felicia - Dillingham's Fiancee
Herbie Faye	...	Cpl. Sam Fender
John Gibson	...	Chaplain

Storyline

As the company boxing match draws near, Bilko tries to turn the lack of a competitive boxer in his platoon into an advantage. Unfortunately for Sgt Bilko others are scheming to also gain advantage from the situation.

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Genres:

Comedy | Family

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Details

Language:

English

Release Date:

25 October 1955 (USA)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Kenco Productions, CBS Television Network

Technical Specs

Sound Mix:

Mono

Color:

Black and White

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

In this episode, we learn a little about Private Claude Dillingham's background. He is a horticulturist and an amateur boxer.

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Connections

References From Here to Eternity (1953)

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