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Ginger Rogers Rose Marie

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Ken Niles starts the show by honoring American soldiers. Rosemarie performs an upbeat number about getting older, while piano player Carmen Cavallero plays a mix of hit songs. Phil Baker tells funny stories about "Truth or Consequences" and hotel problems. Ginger Rogers wraps up by saying thanks to the military. The show ends with an AFRS closing.

Host Ken Niles opens with a tribute to U.S. troops. Rosemarie sings a lively song about growing up, and pianist Carmen Cavallero plays a medley of popular tunes. Phil Baker delivers comedy with jokes related to "Truth or Consequences" and hotel mishaps. Ginger Rogers ends by thanking the troops. The episode concludes with an AFRS sign-off.

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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