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Presents the script of the theatrical production "Something New," by George S. Kaufman and Morrie Ryskind.

Presents the poem "July 3, 1984 1959," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Ring out, ring out, Security Bell! Last Line: Proclaim the truths that we know so well!

Presents three poems by Morrie Ryskind. "Brother, Can You Spare a Dime?" First Line: Who'd ever think the Whitneys; Last Line: Would have to ride in jitneys? "Call for Mr. Keynes." First Line: Depression? Recession? Last Line: Start priming that pump! "Caste." First Line: The Lowells talked only to Cabots, Last Line: The Whitneys can get it from Ford!

Presents the poem "Obiter Dicta," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Our neighbors have manifold charms and graces; Last Line: That I'm anti-Semite.

Presents the poem "Ultimatum," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Proud are the men of Lebanon, Last Line: Or--heavens to Betsy!--they might refuse it.

Presents the poem "Mercy Is Its Own Record," by Morrie Ryskind. First line: Though John McClellan is apt to use the lash; Last line: But, baby, will they stuff the box for McNamara.

Presents the poem "Open Letter to Santa," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Dear Santa Claus: Last Line: I'll take your arms again this year!

Presents the poem "Rhymes Under the Influence of Miltown," by Morrie Ryskind. First Line: Keats heard a nightingale and Shelley heard a lark; Last Line: And put off hearing Murrow till tomorrow.

Presents the poem "Rhymes Under the Influence of Miltown," by Morrie Ryskind.

Presents two poems. "Hall of Fame"; "Progressive School: Fourth Grade," by Morrie Ryskind.