The Phil Silvers Show
TVG
Sitcom
Crafty Army Master Sergeant Ernie Bilko tries to manipulate the system and his fellow soldiers to his advantage, often leading to humorous predicaments.
Cast & Crew
Phil Silvers MSgt. Ernest G. Bilko
Harvey Lembeck Cpl. Rocco Barbella
Allan Melvin Cpl. Steve Henshaw
Paul Ford Col. John T. Hall
Maurice Gosfield Pvt. Duane Doberman
Herbie Faye Cpl. Sam Fender
Billy Sands Pvt. Dino Papparelli
Mickey Freeman Pvt. Fielding Zimmerman
Hope Sansberry Mrs. Nell Hall
Joe E. Ross MSgt. Rupert Ritzik
Jimmie Little MSgt. Francis Grover
Beatrice Pons Mrs. Emma Ritzik
Nicholas Saunders Captain Barker
Nat Hiken Creator
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1955–1959 Series 4 Seasons 142 Episodes
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Upcoming TV Airings
The airings below are based on a generic national schedule. Times and dates can vary by TV provider.
Thursday, April 2
The Bilko Boycott
Season 4 • Episode 34
Bilko uses his gambling expertise on the Wacs.
Friday, April 3
Weekend Colonel
Season 4 • Episode 35
While Hall is away, the officers club is turned into a casino.
Saturday, April 4
New Recruits
Season 1 • Episode 1
Bilko tries to recoup his gambling losses.
Tuesday, April 7
The Empty Store
Season 1 • Episode 2
Bilko refuses to reveal why he bought an empty store.
Wednesday, April 8
WAC
Season 1 • Episode 3
A WAC sergeant and Bilko compete for the right to have the use of a personal jeep.
Thursday, April 9
The Horse
Season 1 • Episode 4
Bilko and his cohorts invest in an ailing race horse.
Friday, April 10
A.W.O.L.
Season 1 • Episode 5
Bilko heads to Chicago to pick up an AWOL soldier.
Saturday, April 11
Boxer
Season 1 • Episode 6
Bilko discovers that a platoon member is a former Golden Gloves champion.
Tuesday, April 14
The Hoodlum
Season 1 • Episode 7
An insubordinate GI thwarts Bilko's drive for glory.
Wednesday, April 15
Mardi Gras
Season 1 • Episode 8
A society girl refuses to be the queen of the Motor Pool Mardi Gras.
Thursday, April 16
Eating Contest
Season 1 • Episode 9
Bilko bets on a soldier who is participating in an eating contest.
Friday, April 17
The Centennial
Season 1 • Episode 10
Hall wants the gambling stopped at Fort Baxter.
Saturday, April 18
Bivouac
Season 1 • Episode 11
Bilko pretends he has a rare disease when he hears about plans for a bivouac.
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