Command Performance
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Command Performance was a variety program created to entertain American service members during World War II. Its broadcasts brought together popular singers, comedians, and other performers for a lively mix of music and comedy.
Rather than following a single story, the program offers a succession of performances, with songs and comic turns sharing the spotlight. Judy Garland, Danny Kaye, and Helen Forrest are named for this broadcast, giving listeners a chance to hear three distinctive entertainers in the same wartime variety setting.
The show’s appeal lies in its changing lineup and its blend of familiar popular entertainment with a direct connection to the troops it was made to serve. The result is an energetic snapshot of wartime radio variety, shaped by the performers and musical styles of its era.
This recording is part of the Old Time Radio collection.