Ginny Simms Larry Adler Diana Lynn
Description
Host Jenny Sim welcomes listeners to entertain U.S. troops. Larry Adler plays "Hand to Mouth Boogie." Diana Lynn drinks an ice cream soda, fulfilling a Navy request. Carlos Ramirez sings "Rica Pulpa," adding Latin flair. Jenny Finn delivers "The Man I Love." Al Pier's Elmer Blurt sketch and a drugstore skit with Lynn add humor. Jenny Finn encourages savings to soldiers.
Jenny Sim hosts a show to entertain American soldiers. Larry Adler performs "Hand to Mouth Boogie." Diana Lynn enjoys an ice cream soda because the Navy asked for it. Carlos Ramirez sings "Rica Pulpa" with a Latin style. Jenny Finn performs "The Man I Love." Al Pier does his Elmer Blurt comedy bit and a funny drugstore scene with Lynn. Jenny Finn tells soldiers to save their money.
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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