Don Ameche Cass Daley

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Don Ameche, as host of this series dedicated to the entertainment of U.S. armed forces members, introduces a variety of stars. The program features Faye McKenzie, Roy Rogers and the Sons of the Pioneers, Jan Pierce, and Carmen Miranda. Cass Daly also appears, and Ken Carpenter delivers a final message from the Hollywood Victory Committee.

Don Ameche hosts this show made to entertain American soldiers and introduces many famous performers. The show has Faye McKenzie, Roy Rogers with the Sons of the Pioneers, Jan Pierce, and Carmen Miranda. Cass Daly is also on the program, and Ken Carpenter gives a closing message from the Hollywood Victory Committee.

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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