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Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Helen Forest. ep119, 440513

Posted by By Keith May 24, 2024Posted inCommand Performance, Music
A show that is clearly mislabeled, but I'm posting it anyway. Connie Haines kicks right off to sing a song that will be in her next picture. But first, Bob…
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"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Jack Benny, James Cagney. ep156, 441230

Posted by By Keith December 30, 2023Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Audio isn't so good. Jack Benny and Deanna Durbin talk about his recent USO tour to the South Pacific, and generally tell jokes and puns. Deanna sings, Walk Alone. Deanna…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Command Performance – Fred Allen, Ginny Simms, Benny Goodman. ep98, 431220

Posted by By Keith July 7, 2023Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Fred Allen. He teases with the announcer about Jack Benny. He introduces Genny Sims who sends out greetings to the troops overseas before she sings, No Love. Fred…
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"Piano keys arranged in a wavy line."

Command Performance – Judy Garland, Dinah Shore. ep91, 431030

Posted by By Keith May 30, 2023Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Its and all girl cast made of Judy Garland, Dinah Shore, Shirley Ross, and Genny Sims. Will Ken Carpenter have to play referee in the cat fight that is bound…
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A festive image of a vintage Santa Claus holding a large sack of toys over his shoulder, with a snowy background and the words "Spread the Christmas Spirit" written in bold white letters above.

Command Performance (AFRS) Bob Hope Christmas. 421224

Posted by By Keith January 4, 2023Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Though Command Performance has been on the air to the troops for most of the preceding year, this is the first time it has been broadcast over public networks. Elmer…
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"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Don Ameche, King Cole Trio, Betty Hutton. ep87, 431002

Posted by By Keith October 2, 2022Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Don Ameche. He takes a quick dip into the mailbag, then introduces the King Cole Trio who sing, Solid Potato Salad. Jack Douglas, comedian and singer takes over…
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"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Dinah Shore, Dick Haymes, Virginia OBrien. ep121, 440527

Posted by By Keith May 27, 2022Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Dinah Shore is on hand to host, and sing, It Had To Be You. She reads greetings an requests from the mailbag. Then Louis Jordan plays and sings, Is Yu…
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"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Gene Tierney, Roy Acuff, Martha Tilton. ep116, 440422

Posted by By Keith April 22, 2022Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Jean Tierney. She introduces Martha Tilton who sings, Besa Me Mucho. Jean is back to share greetings from the mailbag, and from all those guys with the crazy…
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"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Bob Hope, Deanna Durbin, Dennis Day. ep102, 440122

Posted by By Keith January 22, 2022Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Bob Hope hosts the show, and tells about his recent touring at Army camps. Also he does a little teasing about a ski trip, even about some Valentines Day pranks,…
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"Dancing silhouettes" - A black and white image featuring the silhouettes of two people dancing together, captured in mid-motion. The figures are set against a light background and the lines of their bodies are sharp and angular. The woman's dress and the man's suit are clearly defined, while their faces are left blank, creating a sense of anonymity. The image evokes a feeling of joy and movement, as the couple appears to be lost in the rhythm of the dance.

Command Performance – Frances Langford, Virginia OBrien. ep101, 440115

Posted by By Keith January 15, 2022Posted inCommand Performance, Music
Hosted by Francis Langford, who was just voted as one of the 10 most important women of the war effort. Francis gets the show started when she sings, Shoo Shoo…
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