The Phil Silvers Show

Starring Phil Silvers as Master Sergeant Ernest Bilko (R.A.15042699), this beloved comedy series showcases the exploits of a smooth-talking Army sergeant with a knack for devising clever money-making schemes. Each episode revolves around Bilko’s latest plot, as he deftly tries to avoid his plans unraveling. The show, which gained international popularity, aired a total of 143 episodes from 1965 to 1969 and was broadcast in the UK on BBC2.