Command Performance – Jeannie Crain, William Bendix, Gene Krupa Trio. ep161, 450208

Buy Bonds: A large billboard on the exterior of a building promoting war savings stamps. It reads, "Pledge your quarters for victory, buy and invest wisely in War Savings Stamps." The text highlights that these are "guaranteed by U.S. Government” with "4% interest." The advertisement encourages supporting the war. The scene includes a street view with trees, a building with columns, and a decorative streetlamp in front.

The 19-year-old Jean Crane hosts the show, and has all the gents on the show going crazy. Harry james and his orchestra play, while Kitty Callan sings, I’m Beginning to See the Light.

Gene Kroopa and Harry join the cutting up as they joke around with Jean. Harry and the band play, Limehouse Blues. William Bendix and Everett Horton enter to lend their hand at trying to milk a cow. It’s all part of an attempt to bring sounds from home to the overseas troops.

Harry James introduces his version of the song, Tea for Two. William Bendix and Edward Everet Horton are back for a mini drama. They play a couple soldiers who want to go on a date with Jean. The two sad sacks do their best to impress the young starlet, even showing their skill at handling a baby. There’s still time for Harry James and Gene Kroopa to retake the stage with a song, Two O’clock Jump.