Command performance (Radio program) Amos 'n' Andy (Radio program) Mail call (Radio program)
Notes:
Mickey Rooney, Amos & Andy, Fred Allen, Benny Goodman Orchestra, Gypsy Rose Lee, Laurel & Hardy, Jack Benny, Judy Garland, Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Lena Horne, Frances Langford, the Andrews Sisters, Roy Rogers and the Riders of the Purple Sage. Recorded for the Armed Forces Radio Service between June 2, 1942 and June 24, 1944. Compact disc.
Contents:
(06-24-44). Command performance (with Bob Hope, The Andrews Sisters, Roy Rogers and The Riders of the Purple Sage) (06-02-42) -- Command performance (with Fred Allen, Benny Goodman Orchestra and Gypsy Rose Lee) (12-20-43) -- 2. Mail call: The Wedding night (with Laurel and Hardy) (11-24-43) -- Mail call: Special greetings to the fighting men of Illinois (with Jack Benny and Judy Garland) (01-05-44) -- 3. Command performance (with Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, Lena Horne and Frances Langford) (06-03-44) -- Command performance (with Bob Hope, The Andrews Sisters, Roy Rogers and The Riders of the Purple Sage) (06-24-44).
Summary:
Designed to boost the morale of those fighting far from home, these programs featured the biggest stars and performers of the time. This special collection is dedicated to our fighting forces, both past and present, and features Jack Benny, Bob Hope, The Andrews Sisters, Frank Sinatra, Judy Garland, The Benny Goodman Orchestra along with other legendary entertainers. Three hours of the best programming to air "every week until it was over, over there."
This resource is supported by the Institute of Museum and Library Services under the provisions of the Library Services and Technology Act as administered by State Library of Iowa.