The Phil Silvers Show
*The Phil Silvers Show*, originally titled *You'll Never Get Rich*, was a sitcom that aired on CBS from 1955 to 1959, comprising 142 episodes and a 1959 special. The series starred Phil Silvers as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko of the United States Army. The show was created and largely written by Nat Hiken, and it won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series. The series is sometimes titled *Sergeant Bilko* or simply *Bilko* in reruns, and is frequently referred to by these names both on-screen and by viewers. The show's success elevated Silvers from a journeyman comedian into a star, and helped writer-producer Hiken transition from a respected behind-the-scenes comedy writer into a publicly recognized creator.
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