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
⨁Full Cast & CrewWhere to Stream
1955–1959 Series 4 Seasons142 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, November 27
Bilko, the Art Lover
Season 3 • Episode 23
Bilko is the peacemaker in a fight between a wealthy man and his son.
Friday, November 28
Bilko, the Genius
Season 3 • Episode 24
Bilko introduces Army intellectuals to the world of gambling.
Saturday, November 29
Bilko, Male Model
Season 3 • Episode 25
Modeling agencies clamor for Bilko's face.
Tuesday, December 2
The Colonel's Inheritance
Season 3 • Episode 26
Bilko invests the colonel's cash in the stock market.
Wednesday, December 3
Bilko's Honeymoon
Season 3 • Episode 27
Bilko takes drastic measures to cash in on an all-expenses-paid vacation.
Thursday, December 4
Bilko's Chinese Restaurant
Season 3 • Episode 28
Bilko may have to leave his newly opened restaurant.
Friday, December 5
Operation Love
Season 3 • Episode 29
Fort Baxter Wacs think their boyfriends are gambling too much.
Saturday, December 6
Bilko's TV Pilot
Season 3 • Episode 30
Bilko produces a TV show starring Doberman.
Tuesday, December 9
Bilko Retires From Gambling
Season 3 • Episode 31
Col. Hall brings along a card expert to stack the deck in a poker game.
Wednesday, December 10
Bilko's Vacation
Season 3 • Episode 32
Bilko persuades his platoon and Col. Hall to take a vacation at Dimmeldorf Lodge.
Thursday, December 11
Bilko's Insurance Company
Season 3 • Episode 33
Bilko's insurance-business attempts fall flat.
Friday, December 12
Bilko's Prize Poodle
Season 3 • Episode 34
A dog-show prospect turns sour for Bilko.
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