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Bob Hope brings laughs as he entertains American soldiers with his comedy. Dinah Shore performs "I Hear a Rhapsody," while Lena Horne takes the stage with "Brazil," and Judy Garland mesmerizes everyone singing "Over the Rainbow." Bing Crosby teams up with The Andrews Sisters for a lively version of "Pistol Packin' Mama." Jack Benny joins Hope to deliver more comedy that gets the crowd laughing. The program wraps up by honoring the courage of America's fighting men and women.

Bob Hope hosts, using humor to entertain U.S. troops. Dinah Shore sings "I Hear a Rhapsody," Lena Horne performs "Brazil," and Judy Garland captivates with "Over the Rainbow." Bing Crosby and The Andrews Sisters swing with "Pistol Packin' Mama." Comedy from Jack Benny and Hope brings laughs. The show ends with a dedication to the military's bravery.

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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