Thanks to Iren & Mick for sharing Rob's quote on Phil's comedic legacy. Rob and Michele's loss is incalculable and the fact he appreciated Phil's talent speaks volumes for the gentleman he was. #philsilvers #robreiner #talent #comedian #bilko #museum #comedy

Celebrating Phil Silvers. A one off customer order for #christmas! Phil as Jerry Biffle from the Broadway smash Top Banana in vibrant yellow! #philsilvers #topbanana #broadway #tshirt #exclusive

Museum/Store relocation update. We've painted the outside of our new unit. Next stage, clean & blank out the inside roof windows. If anyone local can loan us a tall ladder/scaffolding please contact us! Thanks Mick for the Christmas art! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #comedy #relocate #coventry

Our hearts go out to the Jewish community and everyone affected by the atrocity in Australia. Phil's parents Saul and Sarah Silver fled Russia to start a new life in the US.

Wishing Mr @official_dick_van_dyke a wonderful 100th birthday! God bless Swifty Bilko! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #comedy #comedyshow #anniversary #dickvandyke #birthday

Always a thrill when the gorgeous @julienewmarofficial shares her memories of working with Phil and the Boys. Julie made an impressive, unforgettable appearance as voluptuous Stacked Suzie in The Big Scandal, 1957.

Celebrating Phil Silvers. 2015: With Tracey paying my respects to her father at his final resting place, Mount Sinai Memorial Park, Hollywood Hills, California. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #comedy #comedyshow #anniversary #mountsinai #hollywood ##california

Celebrating Bilko's 70th Anniversary. Behind the scenes, script read through. Apart from Phil Silvers I can see Allan Melvin. Can anyone help name the others? #philsilvers #bilko #museum #BBC #comedy #comedyshow #anniversary

More happy visitors! 'Great Museum. Phil Silvers is the best!' - Vincent & Joanne, Hull. 'Fab Museum & a wonderful host!' - Charles, Barnacle. 'A very enjoyable visit.' - Richard, Rushden. 'Such a cool place to visit!' - Everett, Washington DC. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #washingtondc #usa

Back in stock in time for Christmas! Our classic 'Starring Phil Silvers' mug with a green inner and handle! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #BBC #comedy #comedyshow #anniversary #mug #limitededition

14 years ago with Shane O'Connor at BBC Coventry and Warwickshire talking about the release of The Complete Phil Silvers Show and our plans to launch a Museum in Phil's honour! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #BBC #comedy #comedyshow #anniversary #dvd

'I was raised on #shtick. My dad had written gags for The Phil Silvers Show. Silvers, known as the “King of Chutzpah,” was a classic Borscht Belt-type comic who had the good fortune to be around for the dawn of television.' - Anthony V Orkin. #philsilvers #bilko #borscht #chutzpah #burlesque

Recent visitors paying tribute to Phil 'Great to return to the much bigger Museum!' - Paul, #Portland 'Keep following that Camel!' - Kingsley, #Middlesborough 'A great future for the Museum awaits!' - Jay, #Stevenage 'Absolutely amazing!' - Greg, #London #philsilvers #bilko #museum #comedy

I haven't got much time, so if you love your country, if you're a patriot, you listen and you listen hard. You've got to get to a phone and you've got to make a call! - Phil Silvers in his best film role as the devious Otto Meyer. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #anniversary #madworld

Lovely mention from Kingsley Hall of @benefitsuk, a politically charged punk band from Teeside. They performed at @justdroppedin last week and before the gig discovered the Museum. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attractions #anniversary #legacy

From 1957 until 2004 Bilko was shown on BBC1 & BBC2 over 1100 times making it the most repeated US comedy show in the Corporation's history! It was, and still is in a class of it's own! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #BBC #comedy #comedyshow #worldrecords

'You did it again. Dropped in, a pebble of beauty in a sea of drabness!' - Bilko sweet talking and charming the delightful Mrs Hall! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attractions #anniversary #legacy #delight #beauty

We salute @legacy.com for remembering the anniversary of Phil Silvers passing 40 years ago. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attractions #anniversary #legacy

'A fantastic collection!' - David & Clare, West Sussex. 'Really cool & nostalgic!' - Michelle, Bournville. 'Congrats. A lovely Museum.' - Enrique, Spain. 'Wow! An amazing & impressive collection!' - Visitors from London, Coventry & Denmark. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #anniversary

Keep the winter chills at bay with one of our exclusive Anniversary hoodies! Black, sizes small to 5XL! £39 plus shipping with a free Phil Silvers badge! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #anniversary #hoodie #support

'It is my firm wish that I continue to have, or rather I continue to deserve their love and support.' - Phil talking to his British fans on the @bbc, October, 1985. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on 1st November. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #anniversary #british #love #support

Following our teaser post and on the eve of Phil's passing 40 years ago we are delighted to announce the Emporium and Museum is relocating @fargovillagecov January 2026! Lots of work to do! Updates to follow! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #anniversary #move #relocate

Just purchased for the Museum! Carry On Follow That Camel 1967 Vintage Original Cinema 3-Sheet UK Poster 41"x 81" #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #anniversary #poster

Celebrating Bilko's 70th Anniversary. 8th January, 1961: Devoted father Phil Silvers gives daughter Nancey one for the road as she gets ready to go out and play. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #anniversary

Another Anniversary tee and mug plus a Paul Ford Pleats tee prepping for shipping! Phil Silvers official Museum merchandise share.google/VPbVfzc8WKdK... #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #tshirt #mug #anniversary #limitededition

We thank everyone for sharing their positive Museum visit experiences! You can leave a review on #TripAdvisor or our Facebook page The Phil Silvers Archival Museum. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attraction #anniversary #announcement #news #review

You've bought an empty store?😁

The museum @philsilvers.bsky.social at FarGo Village #Coventry is a treasure trove of popular cultural history and comedy. And then there's #FunkoPop merchandise enroute to the museum. All in the heart of Coventry's own mini-Camden. #PhilSilvers #SergeantBilko

At ease! Exciting 2026 plans for the store and Museum! Announcement to be posted soon! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attraction #anniversary #announcement #news

Bilko's 70th Anniversary: Delighted to welcome Chris Miller to the Museum last Friday. Happy chatter as we paid tribute to Phil during this special anniversary year. Thanks for visiting Chris & leaving such a positive review! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attractions #anniversary #review

A big thank you to everyone who has purchased the new 70th anniversary t-shirt and mug! Your support, as always, is much appreciated! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #tshirt #mug #anniversary #limitededition

6 years ago! Headline grabbing Museum news to be announced soon. All will become crystal clear! Phil's spectacles generously donated by Tracey & Iren and lovingly curated at Phil's Museum! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #anniversary #glasses #spectacles #eyewear

Orders to the US. One mug via Royal Mail tracked is £25 plus a customs fee of £1.50. Where possible we will try and discount shipping charges to our international supporters. Contact for a quote! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #mug #anniversary #limitededition

During World War II, Maurice Gosfield served in the U.S. Army as a Technician fourth grade (T/4) in the 8th Armored Division. No bone spurs excuses for our Maurice! Later cast by Nat Hiken as the unforgettable Duane Doberman! #philsilvers #bilko #comedy #doberman #usarmy

But Sarge.....

Top Top Top Museum in Western Europe. Eat your hearts out Louvre and Prado ...

We are open all weekend! And with winter fast approaching a reminder we can supply exclusive Museum hoodies! 'A fabulous Museum!' - Carol, Coventry. #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #mug #anniversary #limitededition #hoodies

40 years ago Phil Silvers spoke warmly on the @bbc about 2 boys who adopted him and his love for his British fans. Watch here: youtu.be/PI4uNUZuUzc?... #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attractions #anniversary #BBC

NEW ANNIVERSARY MUG NOW AVAILABLE! Classic Bilko animation with army green inner and handle! £20 + shipping. All orders include a free Bilko badge! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #mug #anniversary #limitededition

Our latest @tripadvisor review along with a rare, candid colour shot of the great Paul Ford on the Bilko set! #philsilvers #bilko #comedy #television #museum #feedback #review #tripadvisor #visit #attraction

A very happy 74th birthday to Mr @markhamill, Jedi Master, Phil Silvers fan and Museum supporter. Mark is now the same age as Phil when he passed away in 1985. #philsilvers #bilko #comedy #television #museum #markhamill #starwars #birthday

Tough call indeed. But always this one.

At ease! If you had to choose your favourite Desert Island Bilko which one would it be? Tough call but you can only select ONE! #philsilvers #bilko #comedy #television #museum #favourite #episode

Big thanks to everyone who visited during @heritageopendays and to @soapboxband, @merylstreek_ @justdroppedin and Gerald Collins (ace photos!) for a splendid evening! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #westmidlands #heritageopendays #anniversary #merylstreek #soapbox #punk

As @heritageopendays draws to a close we're happy to report the Museum holds the #5 position on @tripadvisor! Thanks to our supporters for making our anniversary year so successful! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #westmidlands #heritageopendays #anniversary

Happy 70th Sarge! Exclusive anniversary tee now available! £25 plus shipping. Order [email protected] or message our social media channels! Limited green mug available next week! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #tshirtlovers #heritageopendays #anniversary #limitededition

Master Sgt Ernest G Bilko celebrates his 70th anniversary tomorrow! He burst onto American screens on 20th September 1955! Details how to order our exclusive anniversary tee & mug to follow! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attractions #tshirtlovers #heritageopendays #anniversary #mugs

A brilliant night with @merylstreek_ and @soapboxband at @justdroppedin Jaw dropping performances by both who also enjoyed a late night tour of the Museum! Catch them on tour! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #coventry #attractions #westmidlands #heritageopendays #anniversary #merylstreek #soapbox

Our exclusive Fort Baxter tees are back in stock! Sizes small to 3XL! Yes, that is indeed @jeffgarlin @curbyourenthusiasm happy receiving his tee! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #westmidlands #heritageopendays #anniversary #tshirt

More good news! The Museum will be featured in a forthcoming microbook by Verity Tiff on Museums in Warwickshire & the West Midlands! #philsilvers #bilko #museum #visit #coventry #attractions #westmidlands #heritageopendays #anniversary #books