Who was the original Sergeant Bilko?
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Who was the original Sergeant Bilko?
Phil Silvers
143 other episodes were broadcast – all half-an-hour long except for a 1959 one-hour live special. The series starred Phil Silvers as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko of the United States Army. The series was created by Nat Hiken and won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series.
Did Phil Silvers play Sergeant Bilko?
Phil Silvers, the comedian who portrayed Master Sgt. Ernie Bilko in the 1950’s television series ”The Phil Silvers Show,” died in his sleep yesterday afternoon at his home in Los Angeles, a CBS spokesman said. He was 73 years old.
How many episodes of Bilko were made?
For 142 episodes, with rarely any drop in quality, Master Sergeant Ernest G Bilko would scam, con, hustle and grift his way through fast-thinking, elaborate get-rich-quick schemes. His targets were usually his fellow enlisted soldiers, particularly those under his command in the motor pool.
Where was Sgt Bilko stationed?
Fort Baxter
Bilko is in charge of the motor pool at Fort Baxter, a small United States Army base that develops new military technology.
Who was the black actor on The Phil Silvers Show?
Cast photo of the platoon from the television comedy The Phil Silvers Show. For decades, actor and filmmaker Terry Carter was often the only black actor on Hollywood sets. He talks about his career in film and television, including his pioneering role in 1965 as the only black actor in the World War II drama Combat!.
Was Phil Silvers in the military?
Silvers achieved major popularity when he starred in The Phil Silvers Show, a 1950s sitcom set on a U.S. Army post in which he played Master Sergeant Ernest (Ernie) Bilko….
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What is Phil Silvers daughter’s name?
Cathy SilversCandace SilversLaurie SilversNancey SilversTracey Silvers
Phil Silvers/Daughters
Is The Phil Silvers Show on Netflix?
Bilko: The Phil Silvers Show: Season 1 (1955) on DVD and Blu-ray – DVD Netflix.
Who is Cathy Silvers married to?
David FullmerCathy Silvers / Spouse (m. 2001)
Who is Cathy Silvers dad?
Phil SilversCathy Silvers / Father
What TV show was Phil Silvers in?
The Phil Silvers Show1955 – 1959The New Phil Silvers Show1963 – 1964Happy Days1974 – 1984The Beverly Hillbillies1962 – 1971The Colgate Comedy Hour1950 – 1955The Lucy Show1962 – 1968
Phil Silvers/TV shows
When did The Phil Silvers Show air?
September 20, 1955The Phil Silvers Show / First episode date
How old is Cathy Silvers now?
61 years (May 27, 1961)Cathy Silvers / Age
