S L E E P   N O   M O R E
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                             1956 - 1957

First Show: Nov 7, 1956                       Last Show: Apr 24, 1957
Number Shows: 21                            Audition Show: none known


Series Description:

SLEEP NO MORE was a different series than what you's expect from a
show of this era in that it featured readings instead of full-cast
dramatizations.  Nelson Omstead did dramatic readings, complete with
background music and sound effects for this NBC series of thrillers.
Ben Grower served as host.  Each half-hour show consisted of one, two
or three readings.

Only enjoying a short run, this series provides an interesting look
at one of radio's alternatives to full-cast dramatic entertainment.


Log Comments:

There was one show offered by Great American that didn't appear in
other catalogs.  They listed no broadcast date.  It may be either
number 1 or 2.  It's shown last in the log.

Other than shows Number 1 and 2, the only show not found in catalogs
is Number 9.  It's title is from the log of Jerry Haendiges. See
"Other Logs or Books" section.


Chronological Log:

Date          Num  Titles of Readings
------------  ---  ------------------------------------------------
                   ........ all shows aired on Wednesdays .........
Nov 07, 1956   01  title not known
Nov 14, 1956   02  title not known
Nov 21, 1956   03  "Conquer's Isle"
Nov 28, 1956   04  "Mr. Mergenthurker's Loblies", "August Heat"
Dec 05, 1956   05  "Over the Hill", "Man in the Black Hat"
Dec 12, 1956   06  "Three O'Clock"
Dec 19, 1956   07  "The Storm"
Dec 26, 1956   08  "Death of Olivia Bicai", "Fishhead"
Jan 02, 1957   09  "Hourse Cult", "A Friend to Alexander"
Jan 09, 1957   10  "Waxwork", "The Man and the Snake"
Jan 16, 1957       pre-empted
Jan 23, 1957   11  "I Am Waiting", "Browdian Farm"
Jan 30, 1957   12  "The Jilting of Granny Weatherall", "Escape"
Feb 06, 1957   13  "Banquo's Chair", "The Coward"
Feb 13, 1957       pre-empted
Feb 20, 1957       pre-empted
Feb 27, 1957   14  "To Build a Fire", "Three Skeleton Key"
Mar 06, 1957   15  "Thus I Refute Bealsley", "The Book Shop"
Mar 13, 1957   16  "The Escape of Mr. Trimm"
Mar 20, 1957   17  "Woman in Gray", "A Suspicious Gift"
Mar 27, 1957       pre-empted
Apr 03, 1957   18  "The Bet", "The Clerk's Quest"
Apr 10, 1957   19  "A Passenger To Bali"
Apr 17, 1957   20  "Homecoming", "Aunt Tessie"
Apr 24, 1957   21  "The Evening", "Flowering of the Strange Orchid"
??? ??, ????   ??  "Signalman", "Mummy's Foot", "Markheim"


References:

* "The Ultimate History of Network Radio Programming and Guide To All
  Circulating Shows", by Jay Hickerson, Box 4321, Hamden, CT 06514

* OTR club and vendor catalogs or web sites:
  * Edward J. Carr, 216 Shaner Street, Boyertown, PA 19512
  * Radio Showcase, Steve Kelez, PO Box 4357, Santa Rosa, CA 95402
  * Society to Preserve and Encourage Radio Drama, Variety And
    Comedy, PO Box 7177, Van Nuys, CA 91409-7177
  * Vintage Broadcasts, Andy Blatt, PO Box 50065, Staten Island, NY
    10305
  * Erstwhile Radio, PO Box 2284, Peabody, MA 01960
  * Great American Radio, Gary Kramer, PO Box 504, Genesee, MI 48437
  * Jerry Haendiges Productions, Jerry Haendiges, 13808 Sunset Dr.,
    Whittier, CA 90602
  * Radio Memories, Ted Davenport, 1600 Wewoka St., North Little
    Rock, AR 72116


Other Logs or Books:

* SLEEP NO MORED log, Jerry Haendiges Productions, 13808 Sunset Dr.,
  Whittier, CA 90602 (http://www.otrsite.com)


Last Update: May 20, 2004


This log is informational only.  It does not imply that I or my
references have these shows for trade or sale.  The shows may still 
be protected under copyright law and should be obtained only from 
authorized dealers.

The log may be freely reproduced and published on a no-profit basis.
Please send error corrections or additional information to Frank M.
Passage, 109 Elmwood Road, Verona, NJ 07044 (email: wb2ntp@arrl.net).