Kate Smith Fred Waring

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Fred Waring puts on a special show for United Nations soldiers that has songs, funny acts, and friendly words. Kate Smith sings "Don't Fence Me In" and Louis Prima performs "Angelina." The comedy part shows a funny trip around New York City. The Armed Forces Radio Service gives good wishes at the end of the show.

Fred Waring hosts a show for United Nations troops with music, comedy, and warm messages. Performers include Kate Smith singing "Don't Fence Me In" and Louis Prima with "Angelina." Comedy highlights feature a humorous tour of New York City. The show ends with well-wishes 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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