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Host Ken Carpenter opens the show dedicated to troops. Joan Edwards sings "I'm Beginning to See the Light" and "Don't Blame Me," adding jazz and soul. Jack Carson leads comedy with witty banter, joined by Arthur Teacher and Paulette Goddard. General Edward concludes with well-wishes from the Armed Forces Radio System.

Ken Carpenter starts the program made for soldiers. Joan Edwards performs "I'm Beginning to See the Light" and "Don't Blame Me," bringing jazz and heart to her songs. Jack Carson takes charge of the funny parts with clever jokes, working alongside Arthur Teacher and Paulette Goddard. General Edward wraps up the show with good wishes from the Armed Forces Radio System.

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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