Herbert Marshall Marilyn Maxwell

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Host Ken Carpenter introduces a show for U.S. troops overseas. Marilyn Maxwell sings a romantic song about a "kiss good night." Les Paul and his trio play an engaging piece. Lina Romay performs "Acapulco" with Latin flair. Jack Haley provides comedy with a Shakespearean act, joined by Herbert Marshall. Marshall ends with thanks to the armed forces.

Ken Carpenter hosts a program made for American soldiers stationed in other countries. Marilyn Maxwell performs a love song called "kiss good night." Les Paul and his three-man band play an exciting musical number. Lina Romay sings "Acapulco" with a Latin style. Jack Haley does a funny Shakespeare routine alongside Herbert Marshall. Marshall wraps up the show by thanking the military men and women.

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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