XVJ VJ Day Special
Description
Bob Hope greets the audience with jokes and honors the soldiers with this special show. Bing Crosby performs "Swinging on a Star," Frank Sinatra sings "I'll Be Seeing You," and The Andrews Sisters bring excitement with "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna deliver laughs together. President Truman speaks to thank the troops and talks about peace.
Host Bob Hope welcomes viewers with humor, dedicating the show to troops. Bing Crosby sings "Swinging on a Star," Frank Sinatra performs "I'll Be Seeing You," and The Andrews Sisters energize with "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." Bob Hope and Jerry Colonna provide comedy. President Truman thanks troops, emphasizing peace.
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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