Command Performance: April 19, 1942, with Dorothy Lamour, Abbott and Costello

"Command Performance" was a radio show that aired during the 1940s and 1950s and was broadcast to American troops serving overseas during World War II and the Korean War. It was produced by the Armed Forces Radio Service and featured popular entertainers of the time, such as Bing Crosby, Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, and Judy Garland.

The show was known for its high-quality production and its ability to bring a touch of home to the soldiers stationed abroad. It was broadcast from various locations, including military bases, theaters, and even aircraft carriers, and was hugely popular with the troops.

In addition to musical performances, the show also featured comedy sketches, interviews with soldiers and military personnel, and messages from family members back home. It was a way for soldiers to stay connected to their loved ones and to feel a sense of community with their fellow service members.

After the wars ended, the show continued to be produced and was broadcast to American troops stationed around the world. It eventually came to an end in 1971, but its legacy lives on as a testament to the power of entertainment to bring people together, even in the most challenging of circumstances.

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