Gloria DeHaven Bob Hope King Sisters

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Ken Carpenter hosts a fun variety show where The King Sisters perform jazz and swing music, and Gloria De Haven sings a touching song for the soldiers. Bob Hope brings laughs with smart jokes and silly impressions. Ann Rutherford ends the show by thanking the troops and showing how the program aims to lift their spirits.

Host Ken Carpenter presents a light-hearted variety show featuring The King Sisters' jazz and swing songs and Gloria De Haven's heartfelt tune for troops. Bob Hope delivers comedy with clever banter and funny impersonations. Ann Rutherford concludes by thanking the troops, emphasizing the show's dedication to boosting their morale.

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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