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Bob Hope Bing Crosby

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Bob Hope kicks off the program with a friendly greeting, presenting "Command Performance" as a heartfelt salute to honor the British Army. The program aims to bring joy and boost morale for the soldiers, offering a blend of songs and laughs.

Bob Hope opens the show with a warm welcome, introducing "Command Performance" as a special tribute dedicated to the British Army. The show is designed to entertain and uplift the spirits of troops, featuring a mix of music and comedy.

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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