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 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.
Wednesday, February 25
Investigation
Season 1 • Episode 17
Bilko learns that Congress is planning to examine wasteful military projects.
Thursday, February 26
Kids in Trailers
Season 1 • Episode 18
Bilko baby-sits in a trailer for a GI on furlough.
Friday, February 27
Revolutionary War
Season 1 • Episode 19
Bilko learns his ancestor served with Washington.
Saturday, February 28
Transfer
Season 1 • Episode 20
Bilko requests a transfer after his commanding officer's restrictions bother him.
Tuesday, March 3
The Rest Cure
Season 1 • Episode 21
Bilko whips up a zany play that he hopes will land the gang in a rest camp.
Wednesday, March 4
Dinner at Sowicis
Season 1 • Episode 22
Bilko decides to demonstrate married life for Joan.
Thursday, March 5
Army Memoirs
Season 1 • Episode 23
Three angry GIs tell Hall of Bilko's misconduct.
Friday, March 6
Miss America
Season 1 • Episode 24
A bashful soldier has Bilko believing that a potential Miss America lives near Roseville.
Saturday, March 7
The Court-Martial
Season 1 • Episode 25
Bilko is blamed when a chimpanzee is inducted.
Tuesday, March 10
Furlough in New York
Season 1 • Episode 26
Furloughed Bilko tries to avoid Joan in New York.
Wednesday, March 11
The Big Uranium Strike
Season 1 • Episode 27
Bilko finds uranium beneath Hall's living room.
Thursday, March 12
Bilko and the Beast
Season 1 • Episode 28
Hall sends a tough sergeant to take care of Bilko's easygoing platoon.
Friday, March 13
The Physical Check Up
Season 1 • Episode 29
Bilko tries a 20-mile hike to prove he's fit.
Saturday, March 14
Recruiting Sergeant
Season 1 • Episode 30
Bilko gets a hot racing tip, but cannot place a bet.
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