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Bob Hope hosts 'Command Performance,' a variety show made to entertain soldiers. The musical performers are Cliff Edwards, Ginny Simms, and Glenn Miller's orchestra. The comedy performers are Maxie Rosenbloom, Parky Carcass, Paul Douglas, and Milton Berle. Hope ends the show with a warm message supporting the troops.

Bob Hope introduces 'Command Performance,' a variety show aimed at entertaining military troops. Musical acts include Cliff Edwards, Ginny Simms, and Glenn Miller's orchestra. Comedy acts include Maxie Rosenbloom, Parky Carcass, Paul Douglas, and Milton Berle. Hope concludes the show with a heartfelt message of support for the troops.

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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