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1. Talent Scouts (1962–1963)
60 min | Family
Famous guest celebrities introduced young professionals on this talent show.
Stars: Merv Griffin, Jim Backus, Marty Allen, Jack E. Leonard
Votes: 30
2.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Court Martial
(1956)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Colonel Hall is attempting to set a new Army record for inducting new recruits. Unfortunately he also inducts a chimpanzee then has to convene a court martial to discharge Private Harry Speakup.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 112
3.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
A Mess Sergeant Can't Win
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Bilko tries to lose money to Ritzik in a series of gambles that backfire.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 77
4.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Doberman's Sister
(1956)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
It's Fort Baxter Day at the camp. It's tradition for the platoon to date each other's sisters. Doberman's sister is without a date. Bilko can't find anyone to date Duane's sister, that is until he invents the mythical Musselman's Law.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 80
5. The Right Man (1960 TV Movie)
History
Director: Burt Shevelove | Stars: John Alexander, Richard Boone, Tom Bosley, Alan Bunce
Votes: 8
6. Here's Hollywood (1960–1962)
30 min | Talk-Show
Hollywood celebrities are interviewed, often at their homes.
Stars: Dean Miller, Helen O'Connell, Jack Linkletter, Joanne Jordan
Votes: 169
7.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Dinner at Sowici's
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
After Sgt. Bilko and casual girlfriend Sgt. Hogan attend a wedding, Sgt. Bilko becomes concerned that Hogan might see more in their relationship than Bilko desires.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 64
8.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Eating Contest
(1955)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Company B constantly loses all bets against rival Company A, but upon the arrival of Ed 'The Stomach' Honnegan, they sense their chance to win an Eating Contest. The only problem they encounter is that The Stomach has lost his appetite.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 76
9.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Empty Store
(1955)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Sgt Bilko is still reeling from his losses at poker. He hears a member from his training squad was similarly fleeced by the base card sharks. Bilko cooks a scheme to win back all their ... See full summary »
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 66
10.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko Goes South
(1957)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Roseville is freezing and Bilko enters the platoon into a singing contest. First prize is a trip Florida. The platoon arrives in Miami and is treated like royalty. Could it be that the singing contest is what they have really signed up for?
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 52
11.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko Goes to College
(1956)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Bilko tries to get even with a crooked bookie by placing a 1000-1 bet on Schmill College football team to beat the championship team from rival college Notre Dame. Using reverse psychology Bilko brings his devious scheme into play.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 56
12.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko's Perfect Day
(1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The fates have aligned and it's the one day in his life when nothing can go wrong for Sgt.Bilko - but will the Old Sarge realize in time and get the chance to place that one big bet?
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 46
13.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bivouac
(1955)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Sgt. Bilko must come up with a new ailment to avoid annual maneuvers, and this year it's Wilkinson's Disease. However, Colonel Hall has a trick up his sleeve that may break Bilko's perfect non-attendance record.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 62
14.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Doberman the Crooner
(1958)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Bilko hears a recording made by a mystery singer & sets out to find out who the voice belongs to. Doberman is the mystery singer & Bilko sets up an audition at a record company. Is Duane about to become the nation's next big thing?
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 39
15.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
It's for the Birds
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Bilko discovers one of his platoon is an expert on birds. He signs Pvt. Honnegan up for 'The $64,000 Question' TV show. Honnegan is a smash hit on his specialized subject of birds, until he is struck by an unexpected case of amnesia.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 51
16.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Keep in Step
(1959)
TV-G | 60 min | Comedy, Family
Bilko learns that a movie is to be made about him - but just who will play him?
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 15
17. Alfred Hitchcock Presents (1955–1962)
TV-14 | 25 min | Drama, Mystery
Series of unrelated short stories covering elements of crime, horror, drama, and comedy about people of different backgrounds committing murders, suicides, thefts, and other sorts of crime caused by certain motivations, perceived or not.
Stars: Alfred Hitchcock, Harry Tyler, John Williams, Patricia Hitchcock
Votes: 19,338
18. The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson (1962–1992)
TV-14 | 105 min | Comedy, Talk-Show
Host Johnny Carson performs comedy routines and chats with various celebrities.
Stars: Johnny Carson, Ed McMahon, Doc Severinsen, Skitch Henderson
Votes: 4,243
19. What's My Line? (1950–1967)
30 min | Family, Game-Show
Four panelists must determine guests' occupations - and, in the case of famous guests, while blindfolded, their identity - by asking only "yes" or "no" questions.
Stars: John Daly, Arlene Francis, Bennett Cerf, Dorothy Kilgallen
Votes: 1,769
20. My World and Welcome to It (1969–1970)
30 min | Comedy
John Monroe observes and comments on life, to the bemusement of his sensible wife Ellen and intelligent, questioning daughter Lydia.
Stars: William Windom, Joan Hotchkis, Lisa Gerritsen, Harold J. Stone
Votes: 478
21.
The DuPont Show of the Month (1957–1961)
Episode:
Junior Miss
(1957)
90 min | Comedy, Drama, History
A musical version of the hit play.
Director: Ralph Nelson | Stars: Don Ameche, Joan Bennett, Paul Ford, Carol Lynley
Votes: 15
22.
Love, American Style (1969–1974)
Episode:
Love and the Confession/Love and the Disappearing Box/Love and the Hip Arrangement/Love and the Old Flames
(1972)
60 min | Comedy, Romance
Directors: Jim Parker, Charles R. Rondeau | Stars: James T. Callahan, Jane Connell, Yvonne Craig, Char Fontane
Votes: 19
23.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Hillbilly Whiz
(1957)
TV-G | 26 min | Comedy, Family
After getting beat 24-0 by the WAC Baseball Team Bilko's latest addition to the troop is Private Hank Lumpkin - a man who killed a mountain lion with a Baseball.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 65
24.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Hollywood
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A Hollywood producer is planning to make a war film, but needs someone who served at the battle of Kabuchi to be a technical advisor. The only serving member of the Army they can find is Sgt Bilko.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 54
25.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Boxer
(1955)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
As the company boxing match draws near, Bilko tries to turn the lack of a competitive boxer in his platoon into an advantage. Unfortunately for Sgt Bilko others are scheming to also gain advantage from the situation.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Allan Melvin, Billy Sands
Votes: 54
26.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Twitch
(1955)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Colonel Hall announces he is cracking down on the rampant gambling on the base. To keep the men occupied the colonel decides a series of fine art lectures will be delivered. Initially ... See full summary »
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 63
27. The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Master Sergeant Bilko, regularly helped by the soldiers at Fort Baxter's motor pool, spends little time performing his duties by constantly trying to obtain money through various get-rich-quick scams and promotions.
Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 1,737
28. Playhouse 90 (1956–1961)
90 min | Comedy, Crime, Drama
Of the many anthology series, this is considered the most ambitious with outstanding talent in front of the camera. Attracting top ranked directors and scripts, it was often filmed live including the entire first season.
Stars: Richard Joy, Paul Lambert, Helen Kleeb, Charles Bickford
Votes: 419
29. Stump the Stars (1947– )
30 min | Game-Show
Television's first treatment of "Charades" as played by Hollywood celebrities. The giveaway was the use of gestures that defined "film", "TV show", "book" or "song" as well as "small word (... See full summary »
Stars: Mike Stokey, Vincent Price, Sebastian Cabot, Beverly Garland
Votes: 107
30.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko's Double Life
(1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Most of Roseville is after him for money so Bilko heads to New York. He's mistaken for millionaire Herbert Penfield III. Meanwhile, Herbert Penfield III arrives in Roseville and everyone ... See full summary »
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 43
31.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Love That Guardhouse
(1957)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Ritzik wins $1,700, and Mrs. Ritzik asks Col. Hall to lock him in the guardhouse to keep him away from Bilko. Keen to get his hands on the money, Bilko tries everything to get himself locked up.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 51
32.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Con Men
(1956)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Doberman receives $500.00 but loses it at poker when he meets three strangers from his hometown in a café.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 61
33. That's Life (1968–1969)
60 min | Comedy, Musical
The life and love of a young couple is told through a series of monologues, sketches, and song-and-dance routines. Each episode followed how they met and fell in love, and then their ... See full summary »
Stars: Robert Morse, E.J. Peaker, Kay Medford, Shelley Berman
Votes: 94
34.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko Gets Some Sleep
(1956)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Bilko is having trouble sleeping. A psychiatrist advises Bilko to reform his ways and stop gambling. However, it's not long before the whole camp becomes unsettled as they believe Bilko is simply cooking up a new set of schemes.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 39
35.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko Joins the Navy
(1958)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Bilko is on furlough in San Diego with only $7 between him, Paparelli and Zimmerman. He hears about a Navy crap game and wins a fortune but then ends up at sea as a serving sailor.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Maurice Gosfield, Allan Melvin
Votes: 44
36.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko Presents Bing Crosby
(1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Bilko hoodwinks Bing Crosby's manager into having Bing drop by at Fort Baxter. Ernie stages a concert but gets word that Bing won't be able to visit after all so he tries to pass off a lookalike as the real thing.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 48
37.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko's Television Idea
(1957)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Comedian Buddy Bickford visits Fort Baxter, looking to make a comedy about the army and he's come to the camp for research. Bilko tries to convince Bickford that the army comedy is old hat and he's found the perfect vehicle for him.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 45
38.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Mardi Gras
(1955)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
The platoon's preparations for the Mardi Gras progress with Private Doberman being declared King. He selects local socialite Joy Landers to be his queen. She rejects the offer and her ... See full summary »
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 52
39.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Rock 'n Roll Rookie
(1957)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Elvin Pelvin is drafted into the army & the brass decide to send him to a quiet, backwater army base. They choose Fort Baxter and Bilko spots the chance to make some serious money when he ... See full summary »
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 53
40.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Big Scandal
(1957)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Bilko accidentally hypnotizes Doberman into thinking he is in love with the Colonel's wife.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 48
41.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Big Uranium Strike
(1956)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Bilko gets word that uranium has been discovered on farms adjoining Fort Baxter. He develops a scheme to find uranium on the base and find a way to use the information to his own advantage.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 41
42.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Face on the Recruiting Poster
(1956)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Mike McCluskey is assigned to Bilko's platoon. Bilko tries to get McCluskey's face on the new Army recruiting poster, but Doberman unwittingly winds up being picked as the best-looking soldier on the camp.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 53
43.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Secret Life of Sergeant Bilko
(1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
A journalist comes to Roseville hoping to expose security leaks in the army. Bilko sees money to be made and scams him by showing him hundreds of supposed 'top-secret' documents.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 40
44.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Horse
(1955)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Bilko uses the platoon fund to buy ailing racehorse, 'Bell Boy.' Smuggling the horse into Fort Baxter, Bilko dreams of making a fortune at the races when the horse is well.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 63
45.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
The Hoodlum
(1955)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Sgt. Bilko's attempt to win soldier of the month becomes complicated when he inherits problem child Parker into his platoon. Sgt. Bilko begins a complicated scheme to bring Parker around ... See full summary »
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Allan Melvin
Votes: 50
46. Short Short Dramas (1952–1953)
15 min | Comedy, Drama
Model Ruth Woods hosted this anthology series of twice-weekly one act plays. The stories could be either dramatic or light comedy with a different cast for each episode. The series ran for only the 1952-53 season.
Stars: Henry Jones, June Dayton, Ruth Woods, Bernard Burke
Votes: 28
47.
My World and Welcome to It (1969–1970)
Episode:
The Shrike and the Chipmunks
(1969)
Comedy
John has a very low opinion of children's authors and is unhappy when assigned to work with a famous writer who has written a series of kid's books. Unfortunately, things don't go well.
Director: Sheldon Leonard | Stars: William Windom, Joan Hotchkis, Lisa Gerritsen, Harold J. Stone
Votes: 9
48.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko Goes Round the World
(1957)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Movie mogul Mike Todd runs a competition to promote 'Around The World In 80 Days'. The prize is $20,000 to anyone who makes it in 80 hours. Bilko is a cert to win the money until a kid at the airport is mistakenly taken in Bilko's place.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 40
49.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko Goes to Monte Carlo
(1957)
TV-G | Comedy, Family
Bilko invents a new gambling system. When word spreads about the system, aided by the air force Bilko heads for Monte Carlo armed with a bankroll and a weekend pass.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 48
50.
The Phil Silvers Show (1955–1959)
Episode:
Bilko the Genius
(1958)
TV-G | 30 min | Comedy, Family
Bilko is mistakenly declared a genius and is transfered to a special camp of high IQ intellectuals to work on secret projects. It's not long before he introduces them to the science of gambling.
Director: Al De Caprio | Stars: Phil Silvers, Harvey Lembeck, Paul Ford, Maurice Gosfield
Votes: 43