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Francis Langford hosts a show for American military troops with songs and funny acts. Langford sings "When They Ask About You," Jo Stafford performs "I Love You," and Fred Lowry whistles "Indian Love Call." Professor Handelbar Kelowna does a comedy bit. The program wraps up with the Armed Forces Radio Service saying thanks to the soldiers.

Host Francis Langford welcomes U.S. Armed Forces to enjoy music and comedy. Key acts include Langford's "When They Ask About You," Jo Stafford's "I Love You," and Fred Lowry's whistling on "Indian Love Call." Professor Handelbar Kelowna delivers a comedic sketch. The show ends with thanks to the troops from the Armed Forces Radio Service.

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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