Special Dear John Club Of The Air
Vincent Price hosts, opening with jokes about his acting. Kay Starr sings "A Faded Summer Love" and "I'm the Lonesomest Gal in Town." Robert Maxwell plays "Shangri La" on harp. Joan Davis performs a comedic sketch about selling a health tonic. The show is dedicated to U.S. troops, ending with Price's humor and a tribute to Davis.
Vincent Price serves as host and starts the show by making fun of his own acting career. Singer Kay Starr performs two songs: "A Faded Summer Love" and "I'm the Lonesomest Gal in Town." Harpist Robert Maxwell plays "Shangri La." Comedian Joan Davis does a funny bit about trying to sell medicine that's supposed to make people healthy. The program honors American soldiers, wrapping up with more jokes from Price and a special recognition of Davis.
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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“Special Dear John Club Of The Air.” Command Performance. Radio broadcast, October 20, 1948.
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