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Summary: As part of its innovative program schedule to meet the entertainment needs of American soldiers serving in World War II, the Armed Forces Radio Show (AFRS) developed "the Jubilee!", an all-black variety show employing the most famous musicians and comedians of the time. This particular show was broadcast on November 8, 1943 and features Louis Jordan and his Tympany 5 Orchestra, Nat Cole and the King Cole trio, and Ida James.