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Janet Blair Rise Stevens

Janet Blair performs a rendition of "It's Only A Paper Moon," with the date shown indicating when the performance was recorded.

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Ken Carpenter hosts a variety show for U.S. troops abroad, featuring Janet Blair singing "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "Lover." Rise Stevens performs an operatic piece, while Victor Borge mixes music and humor. Jimmy Durante adds comedy with witty misunderstandings. The show ends with Ms. Reese singing "The Songs My Mother Taught Me."

Ken Carpenter runs an entertainment program for American soldiers stationed overseas. Janet Blair sings two popular songs including "It's Only a Paper Moon" and "Lover." Opera singer Rise Stevens delivers a classical performance, and Victor Borge combines piano playing with comedy. Jimmy Durante brings laughs through clever mix-ups and confusion. The program wraps up when Ms. Reese performs "The Songs My Mother Taught Me."

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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“Janet Blair Rise Stevens.” Command Performance. Radio broadcast, July 12, 1945.

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