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Fred Allen Ginny Simms Benny Goodman

Command Performance

Fred Allen Ginny Simms Benny Goodman

Mon Dec 20 1943

Fred Allen, with the help of his cast, entertains the Armed Forces from Times Square. The variety show features Allen's jokes about Jack Benny and his continued battle with the Allen's Alley characters. The program also includes music by Al Goodman and the latest news from the Armed Forces.

Benny Goodman Orchestra, Fred Allen, Ginny Simms

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