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Born in Chicago, Illinois 6/23/1914; died 12/7/1968 in Brentwood, California. Hiken began his career as a radio announcer/writer for The Grouch Club (1936). Writer for radio programs including The Fred Allen Show on CBS and NBC for
seven years (?-?); The Magnificent Montague on NBC (1950-51). Producer/writer for The Milton Berle Show on ABC-Radio (1948-1949).
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Creator/director/writer/producer of The Phil Silvers Show on CBS-TV
(1955-1959). Hiken borrowed the name Bilko from baseball player Steve Bilko. Creator/producer/writer for Car 54, Where Are You? on NBC-TV (1961-1963).
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Winner of two Emmy Awards in 1956 as the Best Comedy Show and Best Director for The Phil Silvers Show, two Emmy Awards in 1957 for the Best 1/2 Hour Series and for Best Writing for The Phil Silvers Show. 1958 Emmy Award for Best Comedy Writing. 1963 Emmy Award for directing Car 54, Where Are You?
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