Fred Allen Rochester Ginny Simms
Ginny Simms performs "Come To Baby, Do," and Fred has trouble finding lodging in Hollywood until Rochester helps him arrange a room at Jack Benny's house. Paul Lukas and Fred Allen then perform their own take on a soap opera. Most of this program was later reissued as program #218.
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Fred Allen runs a variety show for American soldiers, doing comedy bits with Ken Carpenter and Portland. Ginny Simms sings "I Walk Alone," and Martha Mears performs songs and reads letters from troops. The comedy includes Allen working with Paul Lucas and a funny sketch about the Muckinfuss family. Allen wraps up the show with a special message to lift the spirits of the soldiers.
Fred Allen hosts a variety show for U.S. troops, engaging in comedy with Ken Carpenter and Portland. Ginny Simms performs "I Walk Alone," while Martha Mears sings and reads soldiers' messages. Comedy features Allen with Paul Lucas, and a parody about the Muckinfuss family. Allen ends with a dedication to boost troop morale.
Command Performance was a radio program which originally aired between 1942 and 1949. The program was broadcast on the Armed Forces Radio Network (AFRS) and transmitted by shortwave to overseas troops — but with few exceptions, it was not broadcast over domestic U.S. radio stations.
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“Fred Allen Rochester Ginny Simms.” Command Performance. Radio broadcast, August 26, 1944.
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