Dinah Shore
Description
Ira Shore's variety show dedicated to boosting the morale of U.S. armed forces worldwide during World War II. Dorothy Lamour sings "I Remember You"; Ethel Waters, "St. Louis Blues"; Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, and Count Basie's Orchestra provide music; and top comedians add their laughs to the program.
A variety show hosted by Ira Shore to lift the spirits of American soldiers around the world during World War II. Dorothy Lamour performs "I Remember You," Ethel Waters sings "St. Louis Blues," and musical acts Harry James, Tommy Dorsey, and Count Basie's Orchestra entertain the troops, while famous comedians bring humor to the show.
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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