Kay Kyser Lennie Hayton Hedda Hopper Spike Jones

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Kay Kyser puts on an entertainment show for American soldiers, starting with a song and dance number. Spike Jones and his City Slickers band play funny versions of "Liebestraum" and "Clink, Clink, Another Drink." Rolina Zarova sings Russian songs with a new style. Hedda Hopper makes people laugh with clever jokes and talk. The show finishes by honoring the troops, including the Merchant Marine and the Russian Bear.

Kay Kyser hosts a variety show for U.S. troops, opening with a musical number. Spike Jones and his City Slickers perform a comedic "Liebestraum" and "Clink, Clink, Another Drink." Rolina Zarova adds Russian songs with a modern twist. Hedda Hopper provides humor with witty banter. The show ends with a tribute to troops, including the Merchant Marine and the Russian Bear.

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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