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Howard Petrie hosts a show for U.S. troops featuring Evelyn Knight singing "A Little Bird Told Me" in smooth jazz style. Dick Powell and Ruth Parrot perform a comedic sketch about babysitting mishaps. The music continues with a new song by Meredith Wilson. The show ends with a dedication to the troops, expressing gratitude for their service.

Howard Petrie runs a program for American soldiers where Evelyn Knight performs "A Little Bird Told Me" in a mellow jazz way. Dick Powell and Ruth Parrot act out a funny scene about troubles while watching kids. The music keeps going with a fresh tune from Meredith Wilson. The program wraps up with special words for the soldiers, saying thanks for what they do.

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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