The Phil Silvers Show (1955): cast, story & where to watch

Released in 1955, The Phil Silvers Show is a comedy series.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. The Phil Silvers Show stars Phil Silvers as Ernest Bilko, Harvey Lembeck as Rocco Barbella, Paul Ford as John Hall and Allan Melvin as Steve Henshaw, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The Phil Silvers Show has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Phil Silvers Show page.

If you liked it. Fans of The Phil Silvers Show tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, My Hero Academia, One Piece and The Umbrella Academy.