Gloria DeHaven Andre Previn

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Marvin Miller hosts a variety show for U.S. troops, expressing gratitude for their service. Key acts include Gloria de Haven presenting Andre Previn on piano, The Andrews Sisters performing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," Bing Crosby singing "White Christmas," and Ella Fitzgerald with "Summertime." Donald O'Connor adds comedy with "Naked City Uncensored." The show ends with a dedication to the troops.

Marvin Miller puts on an entertainment show for American soldiers to thank them for what they do. The main performances feature Gloria de Haven introducing Andre Previn at the piano, The Andrews Sisters singing "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy," Bing Crosby performing "White Christmas," and Ella Fitzgerald doing "Summertime." Donald O'Connor brings laughs with his "Naked City Uncensored" act. The program closes with special words honoring 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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