TV on DVD: 'Sgt. Bilko' strikes it rich on disc

By DIANE WERTSdiane@tvworthwatching.comJuly 23, 2010

SGT. BILKO - THE PHIL SILVERS SHOW: THE FIRST SEASON

SERIES Silvers' fast-talking schemer plays poker, takes bets, chases dames and forever tries getting rich in 34 episodes of the classic '50s Army-base sitcom.

EXTRAS Commentary with supporting players Allan Melvin and George Kennedy, unaired pilot with Jack Warden, cast cigarette commercials, color "Lucy Show" episode with Silvers, more.

LIST PRICE $40, out today from CBS.

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