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High Aberback runs the show for American soldiers, beginning with jokes. Eileen Woods sings "Somebody Loves Me" and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows," mixing old and new music styles. The funny parts include clever talk between Aberback and Professor Kaiser, plus Mara Hunt's fun comments. The show wraps up with special words for the troops, honoring liberty and what America stands for.

High Aberback hosts the show for U.S. troops, starting with humor. Eileen Woods performs "Somebody Loves Me" and "I'm Always Chasing Rainbows," blending classic and contemporary styles. Comedy includes witty exchanges between Aberback and Professor Kaiser, with Mara Hunt's playful remarks. The show ends with a dedication to the troops, celebrating freedom and American values.

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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