Reuben Hoar Library (Littleton)

For the troops, classic radio for the armed forces

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For the troops

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Recorded for the Armed Forces Radio Service between June 2, 1942 and June 24, 1944

classic radio for the armed forces

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."

Command performance with Mickey Rooney, Amos & Andy (06/02/42) -- Command performance with Fred Allen, Benny Goodman Orchestra and Gypsy Rose Lee (12/20/43) -- 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) -- 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)