Once upon a weeknight dreary
While I stared with vision bleary
At the Zenith TV that I bought on time from Gimbel's store
Suddenly I was discerning
That some shows were not returning
Shows I'd seen just weeks before

Whereupon I said, "Dear Rating,
I have sat here, watching waiting
For those splendid prime time programs that premiered in weeks of yore
Though I've twisted knob and dial
I don't see Jean Arthur's smile
Will she get another trial?
Will she come back with a roar?
Tell me please, O wondrous Rating
That she'll come back with a roar!"

Quoth the Rating: "Nevermore."

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