Judy Garland Phil Silvers

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Harry Von Zell opens with a warm welcome and introduces performers. Judy Garland sings an upbeat song with jazz and pop vibes. Frank Sinatra follows with a soulful ballad. Andre Previn offers a jazz-infused piano piece. Comedian Phil Silvers tells a funny story about navy nurses. The show is dedicated to entertaining the troops, and requests for future performances are encouraged.

Harry Von Zell gives a friendly greeting and brings on the acts. Judy Garland performs a lively tune mixing jazz and pop sounds. Frank Sinatra comes next with a heartfelt slow song. Andre Previn plays a jazz-style piano number. Comedian Phil Silvers shares a humorous tale about military nurses. The program aims to entertain soldiers, and they ask for suggestions for upcoming shows.

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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