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Announcer: Wendal Niles.
Bob “Soldier on the Desert” Hope opens the show from Palm Springs. He jokes about farmers, being greeted by the troops, starlets, bathing beauties, New Years Eve parties, dating, and more.
Francis Langford sings, Constantly. Rita Hayworth enters to joke about leading men. How does Bob’s dancing, and acting prowess compare to what she’s used to? Jokes turn to shortages of butter, then Bob is a country boy who meets Rita the city girl. Will he have a good deal on eggs for her? Jerry Kolonna sings, Conchita.
The feature, Meet the Army, calls on a private to take the stage with Bob. Curtis shows off his muscles, And tells about his college education. Who has the prettier, more blonde hair, Curtis, or Rita? Will the compliments hold up once Vera Veg enters? The cast go on a double date in a jeep. A breakdown finds them in need of Jerry’s cab services.
