1. NEW RECRUITS.

- Original Airdate 20/09/1955

Saturday's big poker game is just around the corner, and Sgt. Bilko is all tapped out., Could a new batch of recruits provide the solution?

2. THE WAC

- Original Airdate 04/10/1955

Sgt. Bilko is up a new job at Fort Baxter, and the personal jeep that comes with it. Only one person stands in his way - and she proves to be a worthy opponent.

3. THE HORSE

- Original Airdate 11/10/1955

After losing the platoon's money at the race track, Sgt. Bilko hides a sick horse at the base, hoping to nurse it back to health - and transform it into a winner.

4. THE. EATING CONTEST

- Origianl Airdate 15/11/1955

When a former army "eating" champion is transferred to the platoon, Sgt. Bilko sees a chance to end his losing streak. There's only one problem...the champ can't eat unless he's miserable!

5. BIVOUAC

- Original Airdate 29/11/1955

As the annual camp manoeuvre's approach, Sgt. Bilko has to decide which disease he will "contract" to ensure his continued non-participation. This year, though, Colonel Hall is ready with a plan of his own


Sgt. Bilko 50th Anniversary
By Mal Simons, Blockbuster.co.uk

“Here’s a gay little group…mind if I open my veins and join you?”

Phil Silvers is at his best in this classic comedy show from yesteryear. Silvers plays Sgt. Earnest Bilko, the ultimate conman. An unscrupulous Sergeant responsible for the motor pool at Fort Baxter. Bilko does everything he can to get rich quick and to get up in the world.

Declared the top TV sitcom on British TV of all time by the Radio Times back in 2003, It is very easy to see why… Phil Silvers is a genius - a comedy performer who obviously loves playing the lovable rogue. Silvers is supported by a top cast of regulars, most notably Maurice Gosfield as the naive Private Doberman and Paul Ford as Bilko’s flustered Colonel John Hall.

The show featured comedian Silvers as motor pool master sergeant who would gamble constantly on anything and could count money by running it through his fingers. Always looking for the next get rich quick scheme and ways to avoid the more unpleasant aspects of the US Army; through the course of each episode, Bilko will start with a scheme and through the course of the episode, he will have to lie, cheat and corrupt innocent soldiers in order to stop his scheme from being discovered. These rarely worked however Bilko usually managed to come out smelling of roses.

A fantastic show, Bilko is obviously the inspiration for more recent comedies such as Father Ted and is as good today as it was back in 1955. Add to your list now and experience the genius that is Phil Silvers.

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