Andrews Sisters Gary Moore Jimmy Durante

Description

Host Ken Carpenter gives a friendly greeting to start this program made for American military men and women. The Andrews Sisters sing "Tippy Tippy Tin" and show off their fun teamwork. The Delta Rhythm Boys perform "Just a Sitting and a Rocking," while Celeste Holm sings "I Can't Say No." Gary Moore and Jimmy Durante do a funny comedy act together. The program wraps up by thanking the soldiers for their service.

Ken Carpenter opens with a warm welcome to a show for the U.S. armed forces. The Andrews Sisters perform "Tippy Tippy Tin," showcasing their playful chemistry. The Delta Rhythm Boys sing "Just a Sitting and a Rocking," and Celeste Holm performs "I Can't Say No." Gary Moore and Jimmy Durante present a comedic skit. The show ends with gratitude to the troops.

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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