Collection of Television Scripts for The Phil Silvers Show, 1957-1959

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Summary

Abstract:
The Phil Silvers Show was created by Nat Hiken and starred Phil Silvers as Master Sergeant Ernie Bilko. Collection consists of scripts from the television series.
Extent:
5 boxes (2.0 linear ft.)

Background

Scope and content:

Collection consists of scripts for the television series The Phil Silvers Show (program numbers 73-157, July 1957-May 1959).

Biographical / historical:

The Phil Silvers Show (September 1955- September 1959) was created by Nat Hiken and starred Phil Silvers as Master Sergeant Ernie Bilko. In syndication the reruns were titled Sergeant Bilko. Regular supporting cast included: Harvey Lembeck, Allan Melvin, Paul Ford, Elisabeth Fraser, Maurice Gosfield, Herbie Faye, Billy Sands, Mickey Freeman, Hope Sansberry, Joe E. Ross, Jimmy Little, Beatrice Pons, and Nicholas Saunders.

Physical location:
Stored off-site at SRLF. Advance notice is required for access to the collection. Please contact the UCLA Library, Performing Arts Special Collections Reference Desk for paging information.
Rules or conventions:
Finding aid prepared using Describing Archives: a Content Standard

Access and use

Location of this collection:
A1713 Charles E. Young Research Library
Box 951575
Los Angeles, CA 90095-1575, US
Contact:
(310) 825-4988
AskLSC@library.ucla.edu
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