Janet Blair David Street
Bob Burns reads a letter from Grandma Snazzy and takes Dinah on a date, all while paying tribute to Philippine independence. The episode features the song "There'll Be Some Changes Made," though the actual recording date was likely early July 1946, despite what is listed above.
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Janet Blair hosts the show with Harry Von Zell as the announcer. David Street performs "You Go to My Head" and Jane Powell sings a French number. Finnegan from "Duffy's Tavern" brings the laughs. Dr. Jerry Colonna delivers a funny song that a sergeant asked for. The program aims to entertain military troops, and Blair asks service members to send in their song requests.
Harry Von Zell introduces the show hosted by Janet Blair. Performances include David Street singing "You Go to My Head" and Jane Powell with a French song. Finnegan from "Duffy's Tavern" provides comedy. Dr. Jerry Colonna sings a humorous song requested by a sergeant. The show is dedicated to entertaining the troops, with Blair encouraging requests from service members.
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 David Street.” Command Performance. Radio broadcast, September 22, 1946.
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