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Phil Silvers Show (The) AKA Sgt Bilko AKA You'll Never Get Rich (TV) (1955-1959)
Sgt. Ernie Bilko is the ultimate con man. He runs the motor pool at a small Kansas US Army Camp. Colonel Hall, nominally in charge of the base tries to keep Bilko's plans in check.Director: Al De Caprio
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Extras:DISC ONE
Episodes:
- "The New Recruits"
- "The WAC"
- "The Horse"
- "The Eating Contest"
- "Bivouac"
Audio commentary for "New Recruits" with actor Allan Melvin (Cpl. Henshaw)
Audio introduction for "New Recruits with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "The WAC" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "The Horse" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "The Eating Contest" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "Bivouac" with actor Allan Melvin
'Lost audition show - original pilot'
'Ed Sullivan Show clip with Bilko's first TV appearance'
'1956 Emmy Awards clip'
'Phil Silvers & Jack Benny on the Dick Cavett Show'
'Nick At Nite Taping / Sgt Bilko movie promos with Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd & Phil Hartman'
'Nick At Nite episode intros with Phil Hartman'
'Friars Club Stag Roast for Humphrey Bogart in 1955 hosted by Phil Silvers' (Audio only)
DISC TWO
Episodes:
- "The Twitch"
- "The Investigation"
- "The Revolutionary War"
- "The Court Martial"
- "The Con Men"
- "A Mess Sergeant Can't Win"
- "Doberman's Sister"
Audio commentary for "The Court Martial" with actor George Kennedy
Audio commentary for "Doberman's Sister" with actors Larry Storch & Mickey Freeman
Audio introduction for "The Twitch" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "The Investigation" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "The Revolutionary War" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "The Court Martial" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "The Con Men" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "A Mess Sergeant Can't Win" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "Doberman's Sister" with actor Allan Melvin
'Original Network opening'
'Original commercials'
'Gag Still photo courtesy of Mickey Freeman (Pvt. Zimmerman)
'Jack Klugman & Tony Randall remember Bilko on TV Land'
DISC THREE
Episodes:
- "Bilko's Tax Trouble"
- "The Big Scandal"
- "Hillybilly Whiz"
- "Bilko The Art Lover"
- "Bilko Joins The Navy"
- "Weekend Colonel"
Audio commentary for "Hillybilly Whiz" with actor Dick Van Dyke
Audio commentary for "Bilko Joins The Navy" with actors Larry Storch & Mickey Freeman
Audio introduction for "Bilko's Tax Trouble" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "The Big Scandal" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "Hillybilly Whiz" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "Bilko The Art Lover" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "Bilko Joins The Navy" with actor Allan Melvin
Audio introduction for "Weekend Colonel" with actor Allan Melvin
'1957 Emmy Awards clip'
'Phil Silvers on Broadway' with Allan Melvin introduction
'1959 Pontiac commercial'
'New Phil Silvers Show CBS promo from 1963' with Allan Melvin introduction
Phil Silvers final TV interview with Sonny Fox in 1985 with Allan Melvin introduction'
'The Bilko Growl - Novelty song written by Silvers Son-In-Law Iren Koster (Also lead vocals) which was Silvers last recording'
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Subtitles:None
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:NTSC
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Best of compilation. Three slimline keepcases in a slipcover.
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Extras:DISC ONE
Episodes:
- "The New Recruits" (25:05)
- "The WAC" (25:04)
- "The Horse" (24:58)
- "The Eating Contest" (24:58)
- "Bivouac" (24:52)
Audio commentary for "New Recruits" with actor Allan Melvin (Cpl. Henshaw)
Audio introduction for "New Recruits with actor Allan Melvin (0:45)
Audio introduction for "The WAC" with actor Allan Melvin (0:20)
Audio introduction for "The Horse" with actor Allan Melvin (0:15)
Audio introduction for "The Eating Contest" with actor Allan Melvin (0:45)
Audio introduction for "Bivouac" with actor Allan Melvin (0:28)
'Lost audition show - original pilot' (33:06)
'Ed Sullivan Show clip with Bilko's first TV appearance' (8:40)
'1956 Emmy Awards clip' (4:51)
'Phil Silvers & Jack Benny on the Dick Cavett Show' (6:21)
'Nick At Nite Taping / Sgt Bilko movie promos with Steve Martin, Dan Aykroyd & Phil Hartman' (3:04)
'Nick At Nite episode intros with Phil Hartman' (2:13)
'Friars Club Stag Roast for Humphrey Bogart in 1955 hosted by Phil Silvers' (Audio only) (3:15)
DISC TWO
Episodes:
- "The Twitch" (24:56)
- "The Investigation" (24:51)
- "The Revolutionary War" (25:03)
- "The Court Martial" (24:43)
- "The Con Men" (25:06)
- "A Mess Sergeant Can't Win" (24:55)
- "Doberman's Sister" (24:55)
Audio commentary for "The Court Martial" with actor George Kennedy
Audio commentary for "Doberman's Sister" with actors Larry Storch & Mickey Freeman
Audio introduction for "The Twitch" with actor Allan Melvin (0:29)
Audio introduction for "The Investigation" with actor Allan Melvin (0:15)
Audio introduction for "The Revolutionary War" with actor Allan Melvin (0:26)
Audio introduction for "The Court Martial" with actor Allan Melvin (0:47)
Audio introduction for "The Con Men" with actor Allan Melvin (0:15)
Audio introduction for "A Mess Sergeant Can't Win" with actor Allan Melvin (0:24)
Audio introduction for "Doberman's Sister" with actor Allan Melvin (0:36)
'Original Network opening' (0:24)
'Original commercials' (1:52)
'Gag Still photo courtesy of Mickey Freeman (Pvt. Zimmerman)(0:11)
'Jack Klugman & Tony Randall remember Bilko on TV Land' (0:27)
DISC THREE
Episodes:
- "Bilko's Tax Trouble" (24:52)
- "The Big Scandal" (24:56)
- "Hillybilly Whiz" (24:51)
- "Bilko The Art Lover" (24:50)
- "Bilko Joins The Navy" (24:54)
- "Weekend Colonel" (24:40)
Audio commentary for "Hillybilly Whiz" with actor Dick Van Dyke
Audio commentary for "Bilko Joins The Navy" with actors Larry Storch & Mickey Freeman
Audio introduction for "Bilko's Tax Trouble" with actor Allan Melvin (0:25)
Audio introduction for "The Big Scandal" with actor Allan Melvin (0:14)
Audio introduction for "Hillybilly Whiz" with actor Allan Melvin (0:30)
Audio introduction for "Bilko The Art Lover" with actor Allan Melvin (0:28)
Audio introduction for "Bilko Joins The Navy" with actor Allan Melvin (0:33)
Audio introduction for "Weekend Colonel" with actor Allan Melvin (0:31)
'1957 Emmy Awards clip' (2:28)
'Phil Silvers on Broadway' (7:15) with Allan Melvin introduction (0:11)
'1959 Pontiac commercial' (0:42)
'New Phil Silvers Show CBS promo from 1963' (3:21) with Allan Melvin introduction (0:22)
Phil Silvers final TV interview with Sonny Fox in 1985 (5:07) with Allan Melvin introduction' (0:21)
'The Bilko Growl - Novelty song written by Silvers Son-In-Law Iren Koster (Also lead vocals) which was Silvers last recording' (3:15)
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Subtitles:English & English HOH
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Aspect Ratio:1.33:1
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Picture Format:Non-Anamorphic
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TV System:PAL
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Soundtrack(s):English Dolby Digital 2.0 mono
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Case type:Keep Case
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Notes:Best of compilation. Three slimline keepcases in a slipcover.
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CUTS:
- R1 50th Anniversary Edition America- CBS/Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts.
- R2 50th Anniversary Edition United Kingdom- CBS/Paramount Home Entertainment - No cuts.
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