Christmas 1948 Hy Averback Announcer

Description

Santa Claus hosts this special show where Cass Daly sings a song about being together and Harry Babbitt performs "I Remember Mama." The Pied Pipers sing a mix of Christmas carols. Jerry Colonna brings laughs playing a store Santa who tells funny jokes. The program honors military men and women, hoping they have a happy holiday.

Hosted by Santa Claus, the show features Cass Daly singing about togetherness and Harry Babbitt performing "I Remember Mama." The Pied Pipers present a Christmas carol medley. Jerry Colonna adds comedy as a department store Santa with clever banter. The show is dedicated to servicemen, wishing them a joyful holiday.

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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