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'From the roughest of Brooklyn's Jewish ghettos came one of the smoothest comedians of all time: Phil Silvers, loved and laughed at by pals Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland and Bing Crosby. 21 years after Silvers' death, his Sergeant Bilko TV series still crackles with a proto-Seinfeldian wit' - David Kamp.

THE BRITISH PHIL SILVERS APPRECIATION SOCIETY is an organisation dedicated to preserving the life and work of American comedian Phil Silvers.

Celebrating its 21st anniversary the society was officially launched on the BBC in October 1985. Phil Silvers generously gave his blessing to the project and was delighted his appreciation society would be UK based. The society was proud to be associated with the unveiling of a star on the world famous Hollywood Walk of Fame in 2000 and we are currently working on a number of projects in collaboration with Primal Pictures in the US. This website has been launched to perpetuate and celebrate Phil Silvers' priceless legacy. Please feel free to share your thoughts and memories on undoubtedly one of America's most cherished and loved performers.

Enjoy!

A Message from Tracey Silvers:

I made many visits to my Dad’s condo in Century City. All of them with my future husband, Iren in tow. We would spend most of the afternoon into the evening listening to my Dad’s many stories. He was a great storyteller. Captivating. I can’t recall him ever repeating the same story twice.

It was during the year 1984 when he was deeply moved by two young men from England who were true Phil Silvers AKA Sgt. Bilko fans. Steve Everitt and Mick Clews had asked for Dad’s permission to start a fan club. Well, being a devoted Anglophile (as he would put it) nothing would make him happier. And so, he gave them his blessing. I must say, he had a great instinct.

After my Dad’s passing on November 1, 1985 there would be many communications between Steve, Mick and myself.
Just one example of how lucky we are to have them representing my Dad is for fifteen years we were trying desperately to get Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. There were many celebrities who tried to accomplish this feat but it took Steve and Mick to make it happen.

My Dad was blessed to have Steve and Mick as such devoted fans and to this day, I’m thankful for them. They brought much joy into my Father’s life.

Tracey Silvers

Steve & Mick
Co-founders