Esther Williams Peggy Lee

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Host Esther Williams presents a variety show for U.S. troops, featuring Peggy Lee singing "I Don't Know Enough About You" and Jack Fina's "Bumble Boogie." Bob Crosby adds swing music. Comedic acts include Ransom Sherman with Peggy Lee and Lum and Abner's suit-selling sketch. Esther encourages troops to send song requests, uplifting spirits via Armed Forces Radio Service.

Esther Williams hosts an entertainment program for American soldiers, with Peggy Lee performing "I Don't Know Enough About You" and Jack Fina playing "Bumble Boogie." Bob Crosby brings swing tunes to the show. Comedy comes from Ransom Sherman teaming up with Peggy Lee and a funny bit about selling suits by Lum and Abner. Esther tells the troops to write in with their favorite songs, boosting morale through Armed Forces Radio Service.

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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