Bob Hope Bing Crosby Lauren Bacall

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Ken Carpenter starts a variety show made for American soldiers. The Andrews Sisters perform "Rum and Coca Cola." Stan Kenton and Anita O'Day play jazz music. Perry Como sings a touching song. Bing Crosby and Bob Hope do comedy acts with Lauren Bacall. Bob Hope finishes by thanking the military for what they do, showing appreciation.

Ken Carpenter opens the variety show dedicated to U.S. troops. The Andrews Sisters sing "Rum and Coca Cola." Stan Kenton and Anita O'Day perform jazz. Perry Como provides a heartfelt song. Bing Crosby and Bob Hope offer comedy with Lauren Bacall. Bob Hope ends by thanking the armed forces for their service, highlighting 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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