Ronald Colman Lena Horne Jascha Heifetz Rise Stevens

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Ronald Colman hosts this entertainment program for American military men and women, with Ken Carpenter as announcer. The show features Lena Horne singing "St. Louis Blues" and "You're So Indifferent," Jascha Heifetz performing "Flight of the Bumblebee," and Rise Stevens delivering a love song. Robert Benchley provides the laughs. A patriotic message and tribute to the troops wraps up the variety show.

Ken Carpenter introduces this variety show dedicated to U.S. Armed Forces. Hosted by Ronald Colman, it features Lena Horne singing "St. Louis Blues" and "You're So Indifferent," Jascha Heifetz playing "Flight of the Bumblebee," and Rise Stevens performing a romantic piece. Robert Benchley adds comedy. The show ends with a patriotic speech and troops dedication.

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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