The Phil Silvers Show
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.
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Where can I watch The Phil Silvers Show in the United States?
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What are the ratings for The Phil Silvers Show?
The Phil Silvers Show scores 7.1 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Phil Silvers Show?
The Phil Silvers Show stars Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin, and Billy Sands. Nat Hiken is the creator.
How many seasons of The Phil Silvers Show are there?
The Phil Silvers Show has 4 seasons and 144 episodes, and is ended.
How long does it take to watch all of The Phil Silvers Show?
All 144 episodes of The Phil Silvers Show add up to about 72 hours at roughly 30 minutes each. At two hours a night that is about 36 evenings; at four hours a day it takes about 18 days.
What network is The Phil Silvers Show on?
The Phil Silvers Show airs on CBS, and is produced by CBS Studios.
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