Ginger Rogers Virginia OBrien Jimmy Durante

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Ginger Rogers hosts a show for U.S. Armed Forces, mixing music and comedy. Virginia O'Brien sings "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," and Cab Calloway performs "Minnie the Moocher." Jimmy Durante adds humor with witty banter and a monologue. The show closes with thanks to the troops and a group song, "You're the Cream in My Coffee."

Ginger Rogers puts on an entertainment program for American military men and women, blending musical acts with funny performances. Virginia O'Brien takes the stage to sing "Carry Me Back to Old Virginny," while Cab Calloway delivers his hit "Minnie the Moocher." Jimmy Durante brings laughs through clever jokes and a solo comedy bit. The program wraps up with appreciation for the soldiers and everyone joining together for "You're the Cream in My Coffee."

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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