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Hosted by award winning Bette Davis. She tries a comic routine, ala Bob Hope. She introduces Marilyn Maxwell, who reads greetings from the mailbag. She sings, Wish I May.
Bette calls on Jimmy Durante to joke around with. The two talk about high class finery, and the gala affair that Jimmy is to throw. With the funny banter over, Artie Shaw is on hand to read from the mailbag, then play, Long Ago and Far Away.
Bette and Jimmy talk with Artie about the possibility of playng at Jimmy’s party. Jimmy demonstrates the kind of music he’s looking for by singing, Durante Patron of the Arts.
Famous pianist, Jose Iturbi enters to talk to Jimmy about playing his party. Jimmy and Jose play an interesting duet. On his own, Jose Iturbi plays a little bit of Chopin.
Jimmy seems a bit more pleased with having Jose at his party. Bette shares a few parting words with the troops as she signs off.
