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Description
During World War II, Bob Burns runs a radio show called "Command Performance" that mixes music and funny acts to cheer up American soldiers. Big-name performers appear on the upbeat program. Burns starts each show with friendly comments to set a happy mood. Ken Carpenter ends by asking people to keep writing letters and listening every week.
Command performance may refer to:Command Performance , starring Neil Hamilton and Una Merkel Command Performance , starring Arthur Tracy and Lilli Palmer Command Performance , starring Dolph Lundgren and Melissa Smith Command Performance , a US Armed Forces Radio show from 1942 to 1949 "Command Performance" , a 2017 television episode
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