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The program begins with a prayer by Ronald Colman, followed by "Ave Maria," sung by Rise Stevens.
Host Bing Crosby opens with a prayer for peace. Dinah Shore sings warmly, while Frank Sinatra performs "The House I Live In." Bing and Sinatra deliver "You're the Top" comically. Jimmy Durante's humor shines with Betty Davis and Jose Iturbi. Orson Welles reads a prayer for fallen troops, and Crosby highlights peace and freedom.
Bing Crosby starts the show by saying a prayer asking for peace. Dinah Shore sings with a warm voice, and Frank Sinatra performs "The House I Live In." Bing and Sinatra team up to sing "You're the Top" in a funny way. Jimmy Durante makes people laugh alongside Betty Davis and Jose Iturbi. Orson Welles reads a prayer to honor soldiers who died, and Crosby talks about the importance of peace and freedom.
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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