Kay Kyser Gertrude Niesen Lena Horne Rochester
Hosted by Professor K. Kaiser, the show features Gertrude Neeson singing "Begin the Beguine" and Lena Horne performing alongside Rochester's humor. Alan Carney and Wally Brown present a comedic skit at an army induction center. The show ends with messages to uplift U.S. troops, highlighting its dedication to servicemen's morale.
Professor K. Kaiser hosts this show where Gertrude Neeson sings "Begin the Beguine" and Lena Horne performs with Rochester providing the laughs. Alan Carney and Wally Brown do a funny act about guys joining the army. The program wraps up with encouraging words for American soldiers, showing how much it cares about keeping their spirits up.
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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“Kay Kyser Gertrude Niesen Lena Horne Rochester.” Command Performance. Radio broadcast, July 3, 1943.
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