"Phil Silvers Show, The" (1955)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Phil Silvers MSgt. Ernest G. Bilko
Harvey Lembeck Cpl. Rocco Barbella
Herbie Faye Cpl. Sam Fender
Paul Ford Col. John Hall (1955-1959)
Maurice Gosfield Pvt. Duane Doberman
Joe E. Ross Sgt. Rupert Ritzik
Allan Melvin Cpl. Henshaw
Billy Sands Pvt. Dino Paparelli
Hope Sansberry Nell Hall
Jimmy Little Sgt. Francis Grover
Movie Details
Genre Comedy; Family
Director Al De Caprio; Charles Friedman
Producer Charles Friedman; Nat Hiken
Writer Arnold M. Auerbach; Barry E. Blitzer
Language English
Running Time 30 mins
Country USA
Color Color
Plot
Phil Silvers plays Ernie Bilko, a motor pool sgt in the US army. He is based at Fort Baxter, a small camp hidden away near a town called Roseville, in the wilds of Kansas. The camp is supposably run by Colonel Hall, but it's Bilko that calls the shots. Whether it's poker games, betting on the horses, or when ever he was short of money, which was just about all the time, getting his platoon to cough up. Along with the other Sgt's 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 once and for all. The supporting cast are superb. From Bilko's two henchman, Corporals Rocco and Hen shall, ( Harvey Lembeck, and Allan Melvin ), Sgt Hogan (Elizabeth Fraser ), who has an on and off relationship with Bilko, and individual members of the platoon, to Colonel Hall, and his wife ( Paul Ford, and Hope Sansberry ). After 40 years since it was made, the episodes still turn up on British TV, and it looks as good as ever.
Personal Details
Seen It Yes
Index 25
In Collection Yes
Product Details
Format VideoCD
Region Region 1
Release Date 2004
Nr of Disks/Tapes 5
Links
Official Site : http://www.tvtome.com/PhilSilversShow/