Command Performance – George Jessel, Connie Boswell. ep5, 420329

Hosted by George Jessel, who opens with humor for the troops.

Playlist:

  • Joan Edwards sings, Deep in the Heart of Texas.
  • George Jessel shares some news from the world of Sports. He includes some play by play footage of the Joe Louis vs Abe Simon fight.
  • Carmen Miranda sings one of her rapid fire Brazilian songs.
  • Talulah Bankhead presents a dramatic speech on what America, freedom, and patriotism means.
  • George shares letters from the mailbag that request Connie Boswell. She sings, Nurse Hold My Hand.
  • George then places a humorouse , one sided phone call to his mom. News from family and friends, and some who have joined the military.
  • More mail bag request result in the orchestra backing up Oscar Lavant playing, Rhapsody in Blue.
  • George Jessel closes with a few serious good wishes for the troops.