Betty Grable June Haver Jack Carson

Description

Betty Grable welcomes everyone as the host, opening with "It's Only a Paper Moon." The Town Criers perform "The Sunny Side of the Street," while June Haver delivers an emotional number. Funny moments feature June Haver's backstage shenanigans and a voyeur comedy bit starring Grable and Ken Carpenter. Jack Carson brings laughs playing different characters. The program honors the Armed Forces.

Host Betty Grable greets the audience, starting with "It's Only a Paper Moon." The Town Criers sing "The Sunny Side of the Street," and June Haver adds a heartfelt song. Comedy includes June Haver's dressing room antics and a Peeping Tom skit with Grable and Ken Carpenter. Jack Carson's humor shines in various personas. The show is dedicated to the Armed Forces.

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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