The Phil Silvers Show

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Comedy / Family
USA, 1955, 30 min

Creators:

Nat Hiken

Directed by:

Aaron Ruben

Cinematography:

William Miller

Composer:

John Strauss

Cast:

Phil Silvers, Paul Ford, Harvey Lembeck, George Kennedy, Bernard Fein, Terry Carter, Fred Gwynne, John Anderson, Orson Bean, Ed Sullivan, Tim Herbert, Karl Lukas (more)
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This classic TV gem follows the fast-paced antics of Sgt. Ernie Bilko (Phil Silvers) as he attempts to swindle, bluff and flatter his platoon and his fellow comrades at the Ft. Baxter Army Post, in the wilds of Kansas. The camp is supposedly run by Colonel Hall, but it's Bilko that calls the shots! Along with the other sergeants from the mess hall; Signals and Supply, Bilko is continually at war with Colonel Hall, who is desperately trying to put a stop to the gambling Bilko is running. (official distributor synopsis)

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