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Command Performance – Janet Blair, Victor Borge. 450712Hosted by Janet Blair who sings, Paper Moon. The theme is to be an open air concert, and what they really need is someone who is familiar with the old masters of music. Jimmy Durante is on hand to joke with Janet, and share his knowledge of the old masters.
Risa Stevens, the famous metropolitan opera singer chats with Jimmy before singing, Dearly Beloved. Victor Borge talks with Janet about how he learned to play piano, then Ken Carpenter gets a piano lesson. Victor then plays the Norwegian Rhapsody.
Risa is back to sing, Songs My Mother Taught Me. Jimmy talks to Risa, about his own musical ability. He sings and talks about his night out at the opera, Durante the Patron of the Arts.
Finally, Risa turns the last song over to Janet Blair who sings, Surrender to Your Heart.
