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Phil Silvers

Profession: Comedian and Actor

Nationality:

Biography: Starred as Master Sergeant Ernest Bilko in the 1950s sitcom "The Phil Silvers Show".

Born: May 11, 1912
Birthplace: Brooklyn, New York, USA

Generation: Greatest Generation
Chinese Zodiac: Rat
Star Sign: Taurus

Died: November 1, 1985 (aged 73)
Cause of Death: In his sleep

Historical Events

1951-11-01 Johnny Mercer's musical "Top Banana", starring Phil Silvers, opens at Winter Garden Theater, NYC; runs for 356 performances, winning a Tony Award
1952-10-04 Johnny Mercer's musical "Top Banana", starring Phil Silvers, closes at Winter Garden Theater, NYC. after 356 performances and a Tony Award win
1956-03-17 8th Emmy Awards: "The Ed Sullivan Show", "The Phil Silvers Show". Phil Silvers & Lucille Ball win
1957-03-16 9th Emmy Awards: Phil Silvers Show, Robert Young & Loretta Young win
1960-12-26 Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green's musical "Do Re Mi" starring Phil Silvers and Nancy Walker, opens at the St James Theater, later transferring to the 54th Street, NYC; runs for 400 performances
1962-01-13 Jule Styne, Betty Comden and Adolph Green's musical "Do Re Mi" starring Phil Silvers and Nancy Walker, closes at the 54th Street Theater, NYC, after 400 performances
1963-09-28 "New Phil Silvers Show" debuts on CBS-TV
1964-04-25 "New Phil Silvers Show" last airs on CBS-TV
1972-03-30 Revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical-comedy "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", starring Phil Silvers, opens at Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, NYC; runs for 156 performances and wins 2 Tony Awards
1972-08-12 Revival of Stephen Sondheim's musical-comedy "A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum", starring Phil Silvers, closes at Lunt-Fontanne Theater, NYC, after 156 performances

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