Command Performance: April 1, 1942, with Kay Kyser and Eddie Cantor

Command Performance: April 1, 1942, with Kay Kyser and Eddie Cantor

Author: SolvedMystery.com May 12, 2023 Duration: 31:05

"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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Step back into a pivotal era of entertainment with Command Performance: Musical Performances, Comedy Sketches, Interviews. This podcast presents the original broadcasts of the legendary Armed Forces Radio Service program that connected American troops overseas with the biggest stars of the 1940s and 1950s. Each episode is a direct transmission from history, offering an authentic and unvarnished listen to the music, humor, and voices that defined a generation. You’ll hear iconic performances from figures like Bing Crosby and Judy Garland, timeless comedy from Bob Hope, and intimate interviews with Frank Sinatra and many others, all captured in their original high-quality production. More than just a historical archive, this podcast allows you to experience the show’s powerful intent: to bring a tangible piece of home and morale-boosting comfort to soldiers during World War II and the Korean War. Listening feels like uncovering a time capsule, where every crackle and announcement adds to the atmosphere of a live broadcast designed for an audience far from home. For anyone fascinated by mid-century culture, wartime history, or the sheer power of classic entertainment, this collection provides a unique and deeply resonant window into the past. Subscribe to this podcast from SolvedMystery.com for a regular dose of living history, where every episode is a command performance for you.
Author: Language: en-us Episodes: 11

Command Performance: Musical Performances, Comedy Sketches, Interviews
Podcast Episodes
Command Performance: April 16, 1942, with Clifton Fadiman [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:35
"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…
Command Performance: April 12, 1942, with Gene Tierney [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 29:20
"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…
Command Performance: March 18, 1942, with Fred Allen and Kenny Baker [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:22
"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…
Command Performance: March 9, 1942, with Fred Warren and Joe Lewis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:07
"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…
Command Performance: March 1, 1942, with Eddie Cantor [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 30:13
"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…