Edward Arnold Jack Benny

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"Command Performance," the popular variety show for overseas armed forces men, is now brought to America. Edward Arnold presides over a program which stars Ethel Waters, Harry James, Joan Blondell, Phil Harris and other Hollywood favorites.

The hit variety show "Command Performance," which entertained soldiers stationed overseas, comes to America. Edward Arnold hosts the program featuring Hollywood stars like Ethel Waters, Harry James, Joan Blondell, Phil Harris and other beloved performers.

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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