Penny Singleton Virginia OBrien

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Ken Niles hosts a variety show for U.S. troops, featuring Penny Singleton co-hosting. Virginia O'Brien sings a comedic song about joy. Jack Haley delivers a witty lecture on modern living's quirks. The show includes jazz, Latin, and swing music, with a comedic opera sketch about Miss Muppet. Bob Mitchell and the boys' choir dedicate a goodnight song to the armed services.

Ken Niles runs a fun show for American soldiers, with Penny Singleton helping him host. Virginia O'Brien performs a funny song about being happy. Jack Haley gives a clever talk about the strange things in today's world. The show has jazz, Latin, and swing tunes, plus a silly opera bit about Miss Muppet. Bob Mitchell and his boys' choir sing a goodnight song just for the military.

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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