Fibber McGee And Molly

Description

Ken Carpenter welcomes viewers to a program made for American soldiers. Martha Mears performs "Love Me Tonight" with beautiful style. Lynn Barry and Castelli put on acts at Duffy's Tavern, where Castelli delivers an exciting swing song. Fibber McGee and Molly bring laughs through McGee's over-the-top war stories. The show closes by honoring the men and women in uniform.

Host Ken Carpenter introduces a show for U.S. Armed Forces. Martha Mears sings "Love Me Tonight" with grace. Lynn Barry and Castelli perform at Duffy's Tavern, with Castelli's dynamic swing number. Fibber McGee and Molly present comedy with McGee's exaggerated military tales. The episode ends with thanks to 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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