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Bob Hope hosts this variety show with musical performances from Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra. Garland sings "Dixieland Band" as Sinatra croons to her. Hope tells funny jokes in his comedy segments, and Crosby and Sinatra pretend to compete with each other for laughs. The program honors American soldiers, with Hope thanking them for their service.

Hosted by Bob Hope, the show features musical acts by Judy Garland, Bing Crosby, and Frank Sinatra. Garland performs "Dixieland Band," while Sinatra serenades her. Hope delivers witty monologues, and the mock rivalry between Crosby and Sinatra adds humor. The show is dedicated to U.S. troops, with Hope expressing gratitude.

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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