Ida Lupino Phil Harris Gracie Fields Garry Moore

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Ida Lupino leads the show with jokes and music for the soldiers. Connie Haynes performs "Don't Get Around Much Anymore." Phil Harris and the Hoosier Hotshots bring Southern style and laughs. Gracie Fields delivers a moving "Turn Herbert's Face to the Wall." Gary Moore does a funny act while bands play to entertain everyone. Lupino ends by thanking the troops and sharing their messages.

Ida Lupino hosts with humor and songs for troops. Connie Haynes sings "Don't Get Around Much Anymore." Phil Harris and Hoosier Hotshots add Southern charm and humor. Gracie Fields offers a touching "Turn Herbert's Face to the Wall." Gary Moore's comedy sketch and band performances entertain. Lupino closes with thanks and troop messages.

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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