7.7
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Phil Silvers Show (1955)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Viewer Rating
Rating: 7.7
Overview
The Phil Silvers Show, originally titled You'll Never Get Rich, was a sitcom which ran on CBS from 1955 to 1959 for 142 episodes, plus a 1959 special. The series starred Phil Silvers as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko of the United States Army. The series was created and largely written by Nat Hiken, and won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series. The show is sometimes titled Sergeant Bilko or simply Bilko in reruns, and is very often referred to by these names, both on-screen and by viewers. The show's success transformed Silvers from a journeyman comedian into a star, and writer-producer Hiken from a highly-regarded behind-the-scenes comedy writer into a publicly recognized creator.
Starring Cast
Bias Dimensions
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Overview
The Phil Silvers Show, originally titled You'll Never Get Rich, was a sitcom which ran on CBS from 1955 to 1959 for 142 episodes, plus a 1959 special. The series starred Phil Silvers as Master Sergeant Ernest G. Bilko of the United States Army. The series was created and largely written by Nat Hiken, and won three consecutive Emmy Awards for Best Comedy Series. The show is sometimes titled Sergeant Bilko or simply Bilko in reruns, and is very often referred to by these names, both on-screen and by viewers. The show's success transformed Silvers from a journeyman comedian into a star, and writer-producer Hiken from a highly-regarded behind-the-scenes comedy writer into a publicly recognized creator.
Starring Cast
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The Phil Silvers Show is a classic sitcom centered on the comedic exploits of a con artist in the military. Its core subject matter and the individualistic, often amoral, solutions to its narrative problems do not align with a specific political ideology, resulting in a neutral rating.
This classic 1950s sitcom features a predominantly white, male cast, reflecting the typical casting practices of its era. The narrative focuses on comedic situations within a military setting and does not incorporate explicit themes or critiques related to diversity, equity, or inclusion.
Secondary
The Phil Silvers Show, a sitcom from the 1950s, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Consistent with the television landscape of its era, the series focused on military comedy and did not explore queer identities or narratives.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Phil Silvers Show is an original sitcom from 1955. Its characters were created for this series, meaning there is no prior canon or source material from which their gender could have been established and subsequently altered.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955) is the original production for its characters. There is no prior source material or historical record for these fictional characters to establish a different race, thus precluding any race swaps.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
8.4
7.0
Critic Ratings
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