The Phil Silvers Show (Season 0)

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.

  • Poster for The Lost Audition Show

    The Lost Audition Show 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: This episode was filmed on a 16mm Kinescope as an audition show and was never broadcast. The only known copy was originally found in the Nat Hiken Collection at The Wisconson Center for Film & Theater Research.

  • Poster for The Bilko Cast History

    The Bilko Cast History 0.0

    Air date: 1999-01-01

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: This is a list of all the characters who played their parts on the Phil Silvers Show including the dates of birth and death if applicable. These great stars deserve the photos that made them famous in their day. Most rest in their peace now and you can find out where they are buried.

  • Poster for Bilko in Color

    Bilko in Color 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: Colorized 3 minute short video

  • Poster for Lucy and the Efficiency Expert

    Lucy and the Efficiency Expert 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Phil Silvers and Jack Benny on The Dick Cavett Show

    Phil Silvers and Jack Benny on The Dick Cavett Show 0.0

    Runtime: 6 min

  • Poster for Bilko on Parade

    Bilko on Parade 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: BBC TV production featuring selections from the series, "The Phil Silvers Show", starring Phil Silvers as Sergeant Bilko, with comments from Silvers and his guests on the show. Kenneth Williams narrates.

  • Poster for Interview with Cathy Silvers

    Interview with Cathy Silvers 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Phil Silvers on Broadway

    Phil Silvers on Broadway 0.0

    Runtime: 7 min

    Overview: CBS special sponsored by Pontiac

  • Poster for Interview with Nancy Silvers and Tracey Silvers

    Interview with Nancy Silvers and Tracey Silvers 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Phil Silvers Interviewed on the Paul Ryan Show

    Phil Silvers Interviewed on the Paul Ryan Show 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Footage of "Keep in Step"

    Footage of "Keep in Step" 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

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    Unknown 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for The New Phil Silvers Show

    The New Phil Silvers Show 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Phil Talking abot the Show

    Phil Talking abot the Show 0.0

    Runtime: 30 min

  • Poster for Promo for "The New Phil Silvers Show"

    Promo for "The New Phil Silvers Show" 0.0

    Runtime: 3 min

    Overview: In 1963 Phil returned to CBS on 'The New Phil Silvers Show' playing factory foreman Harry Grafton. A clip from the 'The Stars Address is CBS', the network's fall promo show.

  • Poster for Slowest Gun in the West

    Slowest Gun in the West 0.0

    Air date: 1960-05-07

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: The town of Primrose, Arizona is beset by outlaws, so the towns people hire Fletcher Bissell III (A.K.A. The Silver Dollar Kid) as their new sheriff. Fletcher is so cowardly the townsfolk are sure that the local outlaws will be too proud to gun him down. This proves to be the case, and the outlaws hire their own cowardly gunfighter, Chicken Farnsworth, to go up against The Silver Dollar Kid. Starring Phil Silvers & Jack Be

  • Poster for Keep in Step

    Keep in Step 0.0

    Air date: 1959-01-23

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: This hour long "The Phil Silvers Special" broadcast was not part of the regular weekly Bilko show franchise.

  • Poster for Ed Sullivan previews The Phil Silvers Show

    Ed Sullivan previews The Phil Silvers Show 0.0

    Air date: 1955-09-11

    Runtime: 9 min

  • Poster for Phil Silvers Special

    Phil Silvers Special 0.0

    Air date: 1960-10-08

    Runtime: 30 min

    Overview: With Polly Bergen

  • Poster for 1956 Emmy Awards Highlights (You'll Never Get Rich)

    1956 Emmy Awards Highlights (You'll Never Get Rich) 0.0

    Runtime: 5 min

    Overview: Phil Silvers receives 3 Emmys for 'You'll Never Get Rich' (the original title of 'The Phil Silvers Show' before it was renamed).

  • Poster for Nick at Nite episode intros with Phil Hartman

    Nick at Nite episode intros with Phil Hartman 0.0

    Runtime: 2 min

    Overview: Extra from 'The Phil Silvers Show' 50th Anniversary Edition box set.

  • Poster for Nick at Nite Taping - Sgt. Bilko movie promos with Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd and Phil Hartman

    Nick at Nite Taping - Sgt. Bilko movie promos with Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd and Phil Hartman 0.0

    Runtime: 4 min

    Overview: Extra from 'The Phil Silvers Show' 50th Anniversary Edition box set.

  • Poster for Friars Club Stag Roast For Humphrey Bogard

    Friars Club Stag Roast For Humphrey Bogard 0.0

    Runtime: 3 min

    Overview: Audio excerpt of Phil Silvers from the Friars Club Stag Roast for Humphrey Bogart in 1955. Extra from 'The Phil Silvers Show 50th Anniversary Edition' Box Set.

  • Poster for 1957 Emmy Awards

    1957 Emmy Awards 0.0

    Runtime: 2 min

    Overview: Phil Silvers presents the 1957 Emmy for 'Best Comedy Writing - Variety or Situation Comedy' to the writers of The Phil Silvers Show.

  • Poster for Pontiac Commercial

    Pontiac Commercial 0.0

    Runtime: 1 min

    Overview: Phil Silvers commercial for Pontiac that ran with the show.

  • Poster for Final TV Interview (1985)

    Final TV Interview (1985) 0.0

    Runtime: 5 min

    Overview: Phil Silvers' last TV interview. Interviewer: Sonny Fox.

  • Poster for The Bilko Growl

    The Bilko Growl 0.0

    Runtime: 3 min

    Overview: The Bilko Growl was Phil's last recording. The song was was written by Phil's son-in-law Iren Koster, who also provides the lead vocal. 1985.

  • Poster for Camel (America's most populate cigarette) Presents The Phil Silvers show

    Camel (America's most populate cigarette) Presents The Phil Silvers show 0.0

    Runtime: 1 min

    Overview: Original Network Opening from when the show was still called 'You'll Never Get Rich'

  • Poster for Gag Still Photo

    Gag Still Photo 0.0

    Runtime: 1 min

    Overview: Gag Still Photo courtesy of Mickey Freeman (Pvt. Zimmerman)

  • Poster for Tony Randel and Jack Kulugman Remember Biko on TV Land

    Tony Randel and Jack Kulugman Remember Biko on TV Land 0.0

    Runtime: 1 min

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