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Command Performance - Betty Grable (05-07-42)

Command Performance - Betty Grable (05-07-42)

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DATE : Fri, 24 Apr 2009 06:07:09 GMT
Entered in Database : 2009-04-24 06:07:09
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Host was Betty Grable (Aired May 7, 1942)
Command Performance was one of the few radio shows that were sent overseas to boost the morale of US Troops during World War 2. In March 1942 it became a weekly show featuring famous people such as Bob Hope, Fred Allen, Dinah Shore, Frank Sinatra and more. Each show consisted of several stars who get together and perform comedy routine. All talent for this program was donated, and valued at $75,000 a week. There were more than 400 shows. Announcers : Paul Douglas, Ken Carpenter . Creator : Lous G. Cowan . Producers : Vick Knight, Maury Holland, Cal Kuhl . Director : Glenn Wheaton . Writers : Melvin Frank, Norman Panama.

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