Greer Garson Gloria Warren Nelson Eddy Cass Daley

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Ken Carpenter dedicates the program to American soldiers while host Greer Garson brings warmth to boost the troops' morale. The 43rd Army Air Forces Orchestra provides musical entertainment. Pinto Colvig creates comedy by making his trombone sound like a Model T car. Nelson Eddy shares letters from home and performs "Stout-Hearted Men." Gloria Warren sings "You're Always in My Heart." Cass Daley delivers laughs and performs "Lament of a Laundry Girl" to entertain the audience.

Host Greer Garson opens with warmth, uplifting U.S. troops' spirits. The 43rd Army Air Forces Orchestra plays music. Pinto Colvig's trombone mimics a Model T, adding humor. Nelson Eddy reads letters and sings "Stout-Hearted Men." Gloria Warren performs "You're Always in My Heart." Cass Daley's humor and "Lament of a Laundry Girl" entertain. Ken Carpenter dedicates the show to 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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