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Back in time to 1942... the United States had been at War with Japan and Germany for a little less than 4 months. Command Performance was a program that featured comedians, musicians, singers, actors that our troops overseas requested....hence "Command" Performance. This program features Kay Kyser and his Orchestra by popular demand.. Command Performance programs were totally donated... no one, not even the technicians got paid. The stars donated their talent and time as did the networks who donated the broadcast facilities. These shows were not heard on the regular network broadcasts... only over the Armed Forces Radio Service via shortwave radio. The military preserved excellent recordings of their programs for us to enjoy today.... More of "Command Performance" in the Playlist "Variety-Comedy-Musical" .