Judy Garland Jimmy Durante Bing Crosby

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Ken Carpenter runs a program made for American soldiers. Judy Garland performs famous Gershwin songs including "Embraceable You." Bing Crosby and Kay Kaiser trade jokes and clever talk, while Jimmy Durante tells stories about Hollywood. Georgia Carroll sings "She's Making Eyes at Me." The entertainers give the show to the troops, sharing support and warm words from the heart. Crosby and Garland end the program together with a mix of songs.

Ken Carpenter hosts a show for U.S. Armed Forces. Judy Garland sings Gershwin hits like "Embraceable You." Bing Crosby and Kay Kaiser engage in witty banter, and Jimmy Durante shares Hollywood anecdotes. Georgia Carroll performs "She's Making Eyes at Me." The performers dedicate the show to troops, offering encouragement and heartfelt messages. Crosby and Garland close with a medley.

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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