Bob Hope Ingrid Bergman Ella Mae Morse William Bendix

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Bob Hope puts on an entertainment show for American soldiers, starting with funny stories about California spring weather and sticky glue problems. The King Sisters sing "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe." Ella Mae Morse performs a swinging song about the military. Ingrid Bergman, who just won an Oscar, comes on stage for fun conversation with Hope. Funny skits include Hope, William Bendix, and Charles Boyer, wrapping up with grateful words to the servicemen.

Bob Hope hosts a variety show for U.S. troops, opening with jokes about California springtime and glue mishaps. The King Sisters perform "On the Atchison, Topeka and the Santa Fe." Ella Mae Morse adds swing with a military-themed tune. Ingrid Bergman, fresh from an Oscar win, joins for playful banter. Comedy sketches feature Hope, William Bendix, and Charles Boyer, ending with thanks 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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