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Host Fred Waring opens a special for U.S. Armed Forces, featuring music and comedy. Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians perform, followed by Kate Smith singing "Honey, I'm in Love with You." Orson Welles reads "High Flight." Phil Baker adds humor with his comedy routine. The show ends with dedications to Navy Seabees and RAF forces, expressing gratitude to troops.

Fred Waring hosts a special show for American military troops, with songs and laughs. Fred Waring and the Pennsylvanians play music, then Kate Smith sings "Honey, I'm in Love with You." Orson Welles reads "High Flight." Phil Baker brings comedy with his funny act. The program closes by honoring Navy Seabees and RAF forces, thanking the soldiers for their 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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