Mad Men (Official Thread)

[WarpSpeedChewy]

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Who else loves this show besides me ? By far one of the best TV shows ever. I got the Blu-Ray season DVD last week and I've been going through the season before the show comes back on.

[demondays524]

I downloaded the first episode yesterday for my iPod. I thought it was pretty good, I'm gonna TiVo the marathon when it comes on next week. I would buy the DVDs now, but I want to make sure I really like it before I do.

[PaulsRightNut]

I just rescently discovered this show. I realized Connor (from angel...dont know the guys name) was in it so I was interested.

I've only been able to see the first few episodes. Its not bad, but to be honest its almost hard to watch. I mean with all the smoking and cheating and women bashing...haha its pretty crazy how it was.

oh yeah, I also just noticed the red head secretary is the same read head that was in a couple episodes of firefly, which is kinda funny cause her role was similar.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

I downloaded the first episode yesterday for my iPod. I thought it was pretty good, I'm gonna TiVo the marathon when it comes on next week. I would buy the DVDs now, but I want to make sure I really like it before I do.
That's a good idea. I've watched it since it came on. You'll start to really appreciate the show the more you see it.
I just rescently discovered this show. I realized Connor (from angel...dont know the guys name) was in it so I was interested.

I've only been able to see the first few episodes. Its not bad, but to be honest its almost hard to watch. I mean with all the smoking and cheating and women bashing...haha its pretty crazy how it was.

oh yeah, I also just noticed the red head secretary is the same read head that was in a couple episodes of firefly, which is kinda funny cause her role was similar.
Yeah he's really good on the show. I prefer him on Mad Men more than Angel actually.

It's definitely has that quality to the show but as the show progresses, you really do see the characters beyond their sexism and their views. The show does a great job at showing how incredibly imperfect they are, but it's does let you know there are human.

[ThexQuietxCull]

i need to watchin it

[demondays524]

I watched the whole season and I have to say, I'm hooked. I'm rewatching the DVDs again before the new season starts tomorrow.

[dichotomous]

What craziness will Don Draper get himself into this time!?

[WarpSpeedChewy]

What craziness will Don Draper get himself into this time!?
I'm really looking forward to finding out why exactly happened to him that made him want to leave his home.

[Batman138]

This show is pretty good, I just watched the whole thing. It is different from all the other tv shows around now and it has an interesting take on the 60's. Hopefully the 2nd season gets better.

[dichotomous]

I'm really looking forward to finding out why exactly happened to him that made him want to leave his home.

I don't know if it will be explained. Maybe it will, I feel that it was the sense of being trapped and triggered a sort of fight or flight response.

[chokeychicken]

everybody is fucking talking about this show; i swear, everything i read or watch, it has something about this.

can somebody tell me when the madmen marathon of season 1 is on?

[chokeychicken]

nevermind. it happened last week :-(

[carcrashofahart]

cant wait for tonight, yay!

[dichotomous]

That was one of the finest season premieres I've ever seen. I downloaded the show for the first season, but were all the commercials like the BMW one? It was so seamless, a commercial about the advertising strategy. If all commercials were like that, I think I might even look forward to them!

[Rockybehri]

The red head is sooooooooooo hot.

[PaulsRightNut]

Saw the new episode. Its not my favorite show or anything but I liked it.

[Gedarov]

The red head is sooooooooooo hot.

i've met her once before - just as attractive in person, and legitmately down to earth as far as i could tell.

as a PR/ad exec myself, i've been hooked on this damn show since day one. 2 of my current bosses were in the height of thier careers when this series was set - aparently, it really was just like that (and worse!). it's fascinating to me to compare and contrast the show to thier stories...

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Not as great as I thought it would be but it just the show just picks up everything like it's already in the middle of a season. I just need more info is all, but other than that it was great. Excited to see the season progress. Plus I'm happy to see Roger Sterling back in working order. He might be my favorite character on the show. John Stattery is too good of an actor.

Glad to see more people know about this show and this thread pick up some momentum.

i've met her once before - just as attractive in person, and legitmately down to earth as far as i could tell.

as a PR/ad exec myself, i've been hooked on this damn show since day one. 2 of my current bosses were in the height of thier careers when this series was set - aparently, it really was just like that (and worse!). it's fascinating to me to compare and contrast the show to thier stories...
That's cool. How did you meet her ?

Whoa, that's pretty interesting. I've watched the show with my mom sitting through and she would just point out all of the stuff that she remembered growing up with.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Really loved the new episode. Peter Campbell really owned this episode but everyone had a great moment in it.

[Gedarov]

That's cool. How did you meet her ?

Whoa, that's pretty interesting. I've watched the show with my mom sitting through and she would just point out all of the stuff that she remembered growing up with.

2 of my co-workers are executive producers of a small independant film that she has a role in. they needed young people as extras for a scene in a bar, so i recruited a bunch of my college friends to come with me.

while standing around set, i think i spoke maybe four sentences to her, all of which were unintelligible stammerings, but she was kind, responded, and seemed used to it. Julie McNiven i think is her name, too lazy to imdb it, lol.

[Jared Kaufman]

I have not even heard of this show until this week and now I can't get away from it.

Someone please give me the general synopsis.

[demondays524]

I have not even heard of this show until this week and now I can't get away from it.

Someone please give me the general synopsis.

The general synopsis would simply be the lives of ad men and their families in 1960s New York. If you really liked the show, definitely buy the DVDs from last season. You won't be disappointed.

I thought last nights episode was great. I really can't wait for next week.

[Gedarov]

The general synopsis would simply be the lives of ad men and their families in 1960s New York.

to elaborate on this, the reason why this is interesting is because back then, ad agencies were like a different world...drugs, booze, constant smoking in the office, infidelities (women were not in positions of power), ridiculous fights and obscene amounts of pressure...

[Ailite]

I really want to get into this, is season 1 out on DVD yet?

[jnnlopez]

I can't wait for next weeks episode. I'm really interested to what they do with Peggy and her baby.

[demondays524]

I really want to get into this, is season 1 out on DVD yet?

Yeah it is. It comes in a cool "ligher" case.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

"The Benefactor" was a fantastic episode. The moment when Don puts his hand up that lady's skirt and tells her "I will ruin him" has to be one of the best draper moments ever. The next episode looks like a lot of stuff will happen.

[Gedarov]

dvd order, yesssss

[WarpSpeedChewy]

What did everyone think of the last few episodes. It blew my mind a bit when Rachel appeared. She was always one of my favorite characters. Plus the Duck episode was great. I didn't like him at first but he really started to grow on me until he left his dog Chauncey outside. Damn that was harsh.

[Yes. And?]

I found out about it yesterday and I already love it.

[Rockybehri]

by far the best show on tv, who's watching tonight?

[demondays524]

by far the best show on tv, who's watching tonight?

I am definitely. Last week was really good and this week's preview looks good as well.

[Rockybehri]

More people really need to be getting into this show.

[RyanDamage]

I just watched all the episodes on NinjaVideo a few weeks ago and have been keeping up with the new ones, one of my favorite shows on tv at the moment. Excited to see where the stuff with Don and Betty is going.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

So glad Mad Men won last night. Very well deserved. Kinda of disappointed Jon Hamm did win but I was very glad to see Bryan Cranston win.

[demondays524]

I really wanted to see Damages win best drama, but Mad Men was my second choice to win. How many did Mad Men actually win out of its 16 nominations? I know it won Best Drama and Best Writing, what else?

[jnnlopez]

Has anyone checked out these blogs written in the character's point of view?

http://whatwoulddondraperdo.tumblr.com/
http://whatwouldjoanhollawaydo.tumblr.com/
http://whatwouldpetecambelldo.tumblr.com/
http://whatwouldrogerdo.tumblr.com/

Pretty interesting.

[Yes. And?]

A+ show. Love Joan Holloway, would love to see more Sal.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

I'm loving where this show is going. Really felt bad for Joan tonight. It was weird seeing Dick talk about meeting Betty. He seemed completely different.

[demondays524]

This season has been so much better than last year. Last night's episode proved it. I felt so bad for Joan last night. She thinks she has Mr. Right and then something like that happens. I wonder where Don's headed with meeting up with the REAL Mrs. Draper.

I'm so bummed the show is ending next week. :(

[GiggsOho]

Just finished Season 1. Took a few episodes, but I'm hooked.

[piaffeprncess98]

Does anyone know where I can watch Season 2 online?

[poppa Q]

Does anyone know where I can watch Season 2 online?

http://ninjavideo.net/cat/973

[piaffeprncess98]

http://ninjavideo.net/cat/973

Only one of those is with Flash that plays on my Mac. The rest don't work.

[poppa Q]

I have a Mac and am in the midst of watching each episode. You're welcome though.

[piaffeprncess98]

I have a Mac and am in the midst of watching each episode. You're welcome though.

Oh no, I appreciate the response, but I already knew about Ninjavideo. When I click on the link it says I need a DivX pluging or something, and I go to the site to get it, and it seems to only be for Windows.

[Justin_stacy]

Season 3 starts Aug. 16.....and for all you tivo fans every episode is gonna run over its time slot by 5 - 10 minutes.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/278995-_Mad_Men_Returns_August_16.php

[chasingsafety]

just started watching after hearing all the hype. its a little slow but well done.

only on episode 2 though

[PenThrive]

I am so happy season three has begun. Such a great episode.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Really glad to see this thread back. Great episode to start of the 3rd season. That beginning though was amazing to watch. Really kind of surprised how they dove into Salvador being gay. I like how they just start each season like it already started and it works well with some of the new cast. The new president of Sterling/Cooper seems cool. Campbell kinda of owned the episode though.

[jay_klinkhammer]

About to watch the 1st season.........and then the 2nd after. wish me luck

[HangsLikeHeaven]

Just started getting into this show. A little slow but I think this is what I wanted. Stoked to watch some more tomorrow.

[B-Bones]

Dang. Forgot to watch this last night. I'll watch it when I get home on the ol' DVR. Anyone see last night's season premiere?

[demondays524]

Good episode last night. It'll be interesting to see the whole Pete vs. Ken situation this year. I'm also surprised with Sal with that guy. He was petrified of being with a man before.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Episode last night was pretty good, I'd give it a B. I guess I was expecting a little more. I wasn't, however, anticipating Sal's homosexuality being discovered by a coworker so early, but I loved the way Don alluded to it on the plane home. That was very well done. Also I knew Pete's promotion was too good to be true when it happened.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

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[Rockybehri]

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Campbell gives me the creeps every time that he is on screen. This show is full of tremendous actors.

[lindZ629]

I watched the first episode awhile back and then never continued with the series. I'm an idiot. Will probably be catching up within the next couple of weeks.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Campbell gives me the creeps every time that he is on screen. This show is full of tremendous actors.
Yes, although I get excited whenever's he on because I know some crazy shit's bout to go down.

[poppa Q]

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Awesome.

I enjoyed the season premiere pretty well, although it was kind of weird seeing Don and Betty together (happily) haha.

[piaffeprncess98]

What happened in the finale? I thought Betty was still mad with Don and he wasn't living at home? I can't remember, it's been so long.

I want some action between Pete and Peggy again. They didn't address that in the first ep.

[poppa Q]

Like eight (seven? six?) months have passed in the show since the finale, so surely they've made up since Betty told Don about the pregnancy.

[poppa Q]

Enjoyed tonight's episode, but it looks like next week will lead to the season hitting its stride. As usual, there's something a-brewin' with Don, and there's something a-brewin' with Peggy.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Wow, episode 2 was phenomenal, definite A. Just as refined, intelligent, and subtle as television gets. All of the parallels, double entendres, sensuous imagery. Too good.

I think when Don was touching the grass below his chair at the maypole thing, I almost got tears in my eyes. I was like :-0

[piaffeprncess98]

Is there anywhere I can watch the newest ep online? Ninjavideo doesn't have it yet and neither do the torrent sites.

[demondays524]

Is there anywhere I can watch the newest ep online? Ninjavideo doesn't have it yet and neither do the torrent sites.

Not sure where you can see it online, but AMC replays the new episode several times a week, so you probably could just check that out if you want.

[piaffeprncess98]

Not sure where you can see it online, but AMC replays the new episode several times a week, so you probably could just check that out if you want.

Yeah I found a repeat on at like 2am that I'm going to DVR, but I'm bored and I can't wait! I guess I'll have to. Usually ninjavideo has it up fast.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

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[Bob Payne]

Drool. Perfect woman, if ever there was such a thing.

[Rawrr]

I feel like I should start watching this show, I'll put season one in my netflix.

[zion the lion]

Wow, episode 2 was phenomenal, definite A. Just as refined, intelligent, and subtle as television gets. All of the parallels, double entendres, sensuous imagery. Too good.

I think when Don was touching the grass below his chair at the maypole thing, I almost got tears in my eyes. I was like :-0

I have no idea why he was doing that, but I thought that Betty's outfit was cute there.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I have no idea why he was doing that, but I thought that Betty's outfit was cute there.
Symbolism pure and simple. Didn't you notice how the camera lingered on the woman leading the maypole thing prior to the grass stroking? She symbolized untamed nature and, by extension, unfulfilled desire. Him touching the grass was as close as he could get to "having" her.
I feel like I should start watching this show, I'll put season one in my netflix.
You definitely should. Only show on television I watch. Just don't expect something exciting. Its strength is its subtlety and languorous pace.

[zion the lion]

Symbolism pure and simple. Didn't you notice how the camera lingered on the woman leading the maypole thing prior to the grass stroking? She symbolized untamed nature and, by extension, unfulfilled desire. Him touching the grass was as close as he could get to "having" her.

Oh, that makes perfect sense. I noticed the camera lingering on her, and I knew it probably meant he was interested in her, but I wasnt getting the grass.

[Rawrr]

You definitely should. Only show on television I watch. Just don't expect something exciting. Its strength is its subtlety and languorous pace.
Yeah, this doesn't really bother me that it's not "exciting". The wait on Netflix though is "Long Wait", do you happen to know if theres a place online I could watch? Or, does AMC rerun first season episodes?

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Yeah, this doesn't really bother me that it's not "exciting". The wait on Netflix though is "Long Wait", do you happen to know if theres a place online I could watch? Or, does AMC rerun first season episodes?
Yeah, your taste seems sophisticated enough that the excitement factor wouldn't be an issue.

Uh, AMC will probably be replaying this season's episodes. I'm sure if you type "watch Mad Men online" in Google, you'll be directed to something.
Oh, that makes perfect sense. I noticed the camera lingering on her, and I knew it probably meant he was interested in her, but I wasnt getting the grass.
Yeah I suppose the symbolism was a bit more abstract than sometimes. But I loved how sensuous it was.

[poppa Q]

I think when Don was touching the grass below his chair at the maypole thing, I almost got tears in my eyes. I was like :-0
That scene was fantastic. I'm also eagerly anticipating the Don/Roger face-off that seems imminent.
I feel like I should start watching this show, I'll put season one in my netflix.
You definitely should, man.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

That scene was fantastic. I'm also eagerly anticipating the Don/Roger face-off that seems imminent.
Absolutely. You can just feel that coming. Like Greek tragedy. Not only do their ideologies subtly clash at work, ever since Roger made the move on Betty the show seems so ripe for it.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Check out Alison Brie (Pete's wife). Also features the actor who played Jackie Chiles on Seinfeld.

http://www.atom.com/funny_videos/hot_sluts_101/

[poppa Q]

She's so pretty.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I know. I actually prefer her to Christina Hendricks; more my type.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

This week's was great. Roger in the blackface had me rolling on the floor. I also loved when Peggy deadpanned "I am so high."

On the dramatic side, I enjoyed Don's reminiscences while fixing the mint juleps and of course the confrontation between Don and Roger, however muted it was.

Judging by the preview for next week's episode, looks like poor Sal's gonna have to come out of the closet.

Oh and damn Vincent Kartheiser and Alison Brie can really move.

[poppa Q]

This week's was great. Roger in the blackface had me rolling on the floor. I also loved when Peggy deadpanned "I am so high."

On the dramatic side, I enjoyed Don's reminiscences while fixing the mint juleps and of course the confrontation between Don and Roger, however muted it was.

Judging by the preview for next week's episode, looks like poor Sal's gonna have to come out of the closet.

Oh and damn Vincent Kartheiser and Alison Brie can really move.
Peggy's line was my favorite of the episode.

There's more yet to come, I'm sure, and it'll be great to watch.

I'm not sure if he'll come right out and say it, but it seems as though it's imminent.

Haha, Vincent totally surprised me. What a man.

[TachyonEvan]

Always wanted to watch this show, don't have the channel for it.

[Bob Payne]

Is it just me or are we about to see a very bad grandpa in the near future?

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Roger Sterling in blackface. Yikes.

Great episode though. One character I'm really growing to like this season is Lane Pryce, the new boss at Sterling-Cooper.

Check out Alison Brie (Pete's wife). Also features the actor who played Jackie Chiles on Seinfeld.

http://www.atom.com/funny_videos/hot_sluts_101/
Ha, I love AD Miles. Was kinda of surprised to her on there. She is far cuter away from Mad Men.

This week's was great. Roger in the blackface had me rolling on the floor. I also loved when Peggy deadpanned "I am so high."

On the dramatic side, I enjoyed Don's reminiscences while fixing the mint juleps and of course the confrontation between Don and Roger, however muted it was.

Oh and damn Vincent Kartheiser and Alison Brie can really move.
Peggy completely owned this episode. "I'm Peggy Olsen and I want to smoke Marijuana". That last part was hilarious though.

I love that moment. Roger is my favorite character on the show (blackface excluded) and it was fascinating to see Don sort of be honest with him in that way. I'm curious to see how he handles it.

That was hilarious. Really really goofy to watch.

Is it just me or are we about to see a very bad grandpa in the near future?
You and everyone else. When a father tries to copafeel with his daughter, there exists that expectation for the grand-daughter unfortunately.

[poppa Q]

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/31/mad-men-reefer-madness/

Fairly interesting article/recap of last night's episode from The NYT.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

http://artsbeat.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/08/31/mad-men-reefer-madness/

Fairly interesting article/recap of last night's episode from The NYT.
Thanks for that.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Bunch of gifs

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these two are a bit more risque

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[Stephen Chamberlain]

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[demondays524]

mad men was renewed for season 4 already! saw it on tv guide.

[poppa Q]

mad men was renewed for season 4 already! saw it on tv guide.
Good news!

I mainly wanted to bump this thread because I always have a hard time finding it come Sunday.

[poppa Q]

It's almost game time ladies and gents...

[PenThrive]

lol @ Sally driving.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

lol @ Sally driving.
i know, i was like wtf!

[poppa Q]

The last ten minutes were very emotionally tense.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

No kidding. The girl playing Sally really got a chance to evince how talented she is.

Also, the chick playing Peggy's soon-to-be roommate was on Californication. She was the porn star.

[piaffeprncess98]

I still want a confrontation or some sort of dialogue between Peggy and Pete.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I still want a confrontation or some sort of dialogue between Peggy and Pete.
It's happened, just not yet this season.

[piaffeprncess98]

It's happened, just not yet this season.

Oh. Do you mean it will be a flashback? I know they talked in the last episode of last season, but then she left.

[poppa Q]

Sup, Duck?

[poppa Q]

DAH SUCH OMINOUS FORESHADOWING FOR BETTY'S IMPENDING BIRTH.

z

[poppa Q]

Err rather the impending birth of Betty's baby.

(Yeah, I'm talking to myself in here right now.)

[poppa Q]

It's gon' get heated next week.

Man, I love this show.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Probably the least exciting episode of the season so far, but essential for the story arc.

I loved Roger eating the sundae and his comment about all the handjobs be was gonna have to give.

Man, Don's little girl's (forgot her name lol) teacher sure was hurtin' for a bonin' from Don. I'm sure it'll happen though.

Shit will be going down next week.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

So fucking glad to see Duck Phillips back. Also glad to see he still has those Ducks on his wall.

Kinda of strange to see Pete come down on the side he did in terms of that advertisement in Ebony. Pete's still Pete of course. One other thing I found interesting is when he said "You're decisions affect me" to peggy. That definitely caught my ear.

Betty is secretly as fucked up as her daughter is. I'm starting to wonder though if eventually if Sally is going to be more upfront with it.

“Are you aware of the number of handjobs I’m going to have to give?” Classic. We need a good Roger episode already.

Something I'm starting to notice about all of the preview of the next episode make them seem more eventful than they actually are. You would gather from the preview that we would finally know what the smoke monster is but Mad Men isn't that type of show. Each episode is an exercise in subtly, and I mean that in the best way possible.

[demondays524]

This week was pretty boring, but the whole situation with Betty was pretty fucked up, also sad in a way.

[Rawrr]

Got the first disc of the first season in the mail today, finally. Hope I can catch up on the first two seasons pretty quickly, Season 3 is stacking up in my DVR.

[PenThrive]

Only 25 hours now.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Holy shit, best episode of the season thus far. So complex, both thematically and emotionally. And that bit of gallows humor...did not see that coming. :-0

[poppa Q]

Holy shit, best episode of the season thus far. So complex, both thematically and emotionally. And that bit of gallows humor...did not see that coming. :-0
Couldn't agree more. What a fantastic episode.

[PenThrive]

I hope Joan comes back soon!

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Wow. On the night Mad Men wins best drama, it has one of it's best episodes ever. Fucking hell. Nice thing about Mad Men being a subtle show is that it makes the surprises more intense.

Line of the night goes to Roger once again.
"He lost his foot"..........."And he just got it in the door". Classic.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Very glad to see Lane Pryce is staying. At lease for the season.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

"He'll never golf again."

:-d

[justbrett]

Is it possible to start this series in the middle and like it? or do i have to go allt eh way to the beginning. A few people in my office won't shut the hell up about how awesome this is....

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I wouldn't advise doing that at all. It's not like It's Always Sunny or something.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Is it possible to start this series in the middle and like it? or do i have to go allt eh way to the beginning. A few people in my office won't shut the hell up about how awesome this is....
You could start midway through it and get what's going on mostly. But you would eventually need to go back to realize some of the important details that inform the story.

[HBdoubleJ]

This show is so rewarding. What a fantastic episode.

[demondays524]

Fucking great episode last night. Definitley deserves its Emmy wins.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

lol @ Kinsey

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[Stephen Chamberlain]

Also "the scene" on Youtube

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[bouttogetfancy]

god, when they were cleaning the blood off the office wall, it's hilarious.

[prozacparade]

Is it possible to start this series in the middle and like it? or do i have to go allt eh way to the beginning. A few people in my office won't shut the hell up about how awesome this is....

I started with season 2, and it wasn't too hard to understand. You should read episode summaries or Wikipedia for basic background info.

I agree with everyone saying last night was the best episode of this season.

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[Stephen Chamberlain]

^ Haha that's awesome.

[The Personist]

Heard Frank O'Hara's poetry was featured in an episode, now I must decide whether or not to watch the series. Should I? Is it good?

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Heard Frank O'Hara's poetry was featured in an episode, now I must decide whether or not to watch the series. Should I? Is it good?
Yeah it was Meditations in an Emergency. And fuck yes you should.

[The Personist]

Yeah it was Meditations in an Emergency. And fuck yes you should.
"Meditations In An Emergency" and "Mayakovsky" are two of my favorites by O'Hara. On that basis alone (and your recommendation, of course) I will be checking this out as soon as I have a chance to start from the beginning.

[DanContogiannis]

I started with season 2, and it wasn't too hard to understand. You should read episode summaries or Wikipedia for basic background info.

I agree with everyone saying last night was the best episode of this season.

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Hahaha, love that pic. Perfect.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

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[TJ Wells]

Doing everything I can to not read anything in this thread, since I'm only on episode eight of season one, but I had to ask; did Don set up the elevator being out of service to get back at Roger for hitting on his wife?

[prozacparade]

Doing everything I can to not read anything in this thread, since I'm only on episode eight of season one, but I had to ask; did Don set up the elevator being out of service to get back at Roger for hitting on his wife?
yes

[TJ Wells]

yes
I feel kind of dumb that it took me a good two hours to realize that.

[thursday727]

Just started watching this show.
all i have to say is , damn Joan is hot.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Way to go Duck. Kinda of glad the show will be using him in this way now as as guest star that we'll see from time to time. Don had a shitload of great scenes this week. Really loved how they structured how they structured this episode as well.

[Rawrr]

Good episode. Whole end scene with the hitchhiker couple was pretty great.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Way to go Duck. Kinda of glad the show will be using him in this way now as as guest star that we'll see from time to time. Don had a shitload of great scenes this week. Really loved how they structured how they structured this episode as well.
Yes the structuring was amazing. I loved how disorienting the analepsis was. So many good lines and moments too...

-"Your hands are soft, like a woman's. You grow bullshit."

-Bert playing the Dick Whitman card. "After all, who's signing the contract?"

-The fainting couch.

-The marriage metaphor Connie used to discuss the contract.

-Duck banging Peggy!

etc.

[poppa Q]

Another knock-out episode, two weeks in a row. My thoughts:

-I agree with Luke and Stephen (and I'm sure everyone else), the structuring will brilliant. Did a lot for the episode.
-I thought Don chewing out Peggy was fantastic. "You're good. Get better, (I forget what finished it off)..."
-Two different men sitting in Don's chair when he arrives at the office set the tone for the episode's later moments.
-Cooper owning Don was one of the show's best scenes (for its length) in its three seasons. Robert Morse absolutely nailed it.
-The hitchhiking scene was a bit too obvious, but worked for two reasons: 1) seeing ole Archie Whitman, and 2) the predictability was kind of nullified because of the opening scene.
-I felt dirty seeing Duck and Peggy together.

[piaffeprncess98]

Is Joan really gone or are there plans to bring her back?

[demondays524]

This season's kind of dull. The best part was the John Deere incident and Peggy being high. But other than that, nothing interesting has really happened. It's just too predictible. Of course, I'll keep watching. I just hope something big happens soon.

[alexa_ATL]

i think the thing with Mad Men is that every episode is in someway pivotal to plot progression but not much ever happens. it's very uneventful compared to outrageous events other shows, but it has an exciting subtlety which is what keeps people interested.

last episode was alright. like to see don and betty close, and i'm really getting annoyed by sally's lisp.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

My one gripe with this season is that there hasn't been enough "office" action; all of the workers sitting around the table during pitches, etc. Also, Sal has been absent for the last few.

[Thomas Balkcom]

My one gripe with this season is that there hasn't been enough "office" action; all of the workers sitting around the table during pitches, etc. Also, Sal has been absent for the last few.

said that about halfway through the most recent episode, definitely agree

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Holy crap tonight was great. I think this along with "Man Walks Into An Advertising Agency" (The lawnmower episode) was the best of the season so far.

-Sal really got so much shit. I can't believe he got fired. Joan now him to. Kinda of surprised to see this show doing that.
-Don is slowly becoming more of a dick.
-That scene where Connie tells him he wants the moon was maybe the best scene of the episode.
-This episode completely belong to Betty. For some reason, I've always thought January Jones was an good ok actress, but she won me over with this one.

My one gripe with this season is that there hasn't been enough "office" action; all of the workers sitting around the table during pitches, etc. Also, Sal has been absent for the last few.
I wouldn't necessary agree with that but I see where you are coming from. The action he been more character based this season. But there was the reorganization of Sterling Cooper, Peggy wanting a higher pay along with Duck Phillps' offer for both Peggy and Peter. OH yeah, a guy's foot got cut off by a lawnmower too.


All I want this season is a Roger Sterling episode. He's kinda had some of the focus taken away from him.

[poppa Q]

Don is such a pimp. As soon as Roger told him to clear his head, we all knew where Don'd be going...

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Extensive article in The Atlantic:

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200911/schwarz-mad-men

[Vincewithouthee]

This season's been great. Don's been getting out of control and it's gonna be interesting to see where else he heads next.

[poppa Q]

Extensive article in The Atlantic:

http://www.theatlantic.com/doc/200911/schwarz-mad-men
This was a great pre-show read, thanks for posting.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

This was a great pre-show read, thanks for posting.
my pleasure. the main thing i disagree with is their criticism of january jones' acting ability; i think she does a great job.

[poppa Q]

my pleasure. the main thing i disagree with is their criticism of january jones' acting ability; i think she does a great job.
You know that seems to be the most often criticized aspect of the show, but I'd tend to agree with you -- nine shows out of ten, January delivers good performances.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

bahaha Kinsey was jacking off in his office. :-d

oh man, the way they set up betty finding the key was great. the second i heard the rattling i knew it was in the dryer. i was like oh shit!

[poppa Q]

Such a good episode. sosososo good.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Some pretty major stuff is on the horizon. I'm excited to see this happen considering it's been a secret since season 1. I always thought it would happen at the end of the show. Don earned some cool points this week.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Such a good episode. sosososo good.

seriously, just amazing. i was like this at the end. :-0

[poppa Q]

Some pretty major stuff is on the horizon. I'm excited to see this happen considering it's been a secret since season 1. I always thought it would happen at the end of the show. Don earned some cool points this week.
Don would earn cool points from me for taking a shit. lol

[WarpSpeedChewy]

More than any other episode, this ending made me incredibly desperate for the next one.

I really like Lane Pryce. I get the sense though we won't see him past this season though.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Don would earn cool points from me for taking a shit. lol
Hahahahahahaha....."you people". I can't really argue or disagree with that.

[poppa Q]

Hahahahahahaha....."you people". I can't really argue or disagree with that.
:-d
More than any other episode, this ending made me incredibly desperate for the next one.

I really like Lane Pryce. I get the sense though we won't see him past this season though.
I do too. I found myself thinking that about midway through the episode.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Finally, glad to see some of Roger again. It looks like we won't see that much of him for the rest of the season. Hopefully he'll own next season.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

I dig Lane as well.

[demondays524]

Finally some good shit is happening. I'm sick of Don being a dick and messing around with that teacher. Am I the only one who thinks that teacher is gonna end up being psycho? She's already crazy possessive over him and how she only wants him to be with her.

And Betty finding out about "Dick Whitman"...HOLY SHIT moment right there. I'm surprised she found out so soon. I'm excited to see where this takes her...

[Vincewithouthee]

And Betty finding out about "Dick Whitman"...HOLY SHIT moment right there. I'm surprised she found out so soon. I'm excited to see where this takes her...

That part went way over her head I think. She was looking more at the divorce papers with Anna and was shocked by that.

Good episode though. This seasons been great.

[GeeBee]

Just tried to get into this show via Netflix with the first disc of Season One.

Frankly, I don't get it. It seems like every episode is just a package of- "Gee, we sure treated women like shit and smoked alot in the 50's".

Did I miss something?

[Stephen Chamberlain]

yeah. a lot.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Roger talking with Annabel was pure win. John Slattery's such a subtle actor.

[hienz429]

this weeks ending was brilliant.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Tonight's episode was masterful. God that one scene with Don and Betty looking over his photos was....no words can really explain it. John Hamm just had the performance of his career on this episode.

Roger talking with Annabel was pure win. John Slattery's such a subtle actor.
This. Love John Slattery.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

http://i34.tinypic.com/15x094o.jpg

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Jon Hamm wins an emmy next year based off of this episode alone. I'm calling it.

[Vincewithouthee]

Hamm's performance was indeed fantastic last night. He should get an Emmy for this season no doubt unless Cranston blows me away again. It's his best one yet.

The entire acting by everyone in this episode totally made it. So so good.

[poppa Q]

http://i34.tinypic.com/15x094o.jpg
This scene made me audibly say "WHOA!"

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Considering how good of an episode it was for Don Draper, Roger had an excellent story. I was completely expecting him to cheat on his wife again but he surprised me. It's fascinating how he views the relationship.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Considering how good of an episode it was for Don Draper, Roger had an excellent story. I was completely expecting him to cheat on his wife again but he surprised me. It's fascinating how he views the relationship.
yeah, he was in rare form.
This scene made me audibly say "WHOA!"
i know, me too.

[bouttogetfancy]

next week's episode looks so good.

[Rawrr]

Almost done with Season Two, hopping to finish it tonight so I can get caught up with Season Three.

[Justin_stacy]

Best episode yet of the series. I'm gonna watch it again tonight but on first viewing, for me, it ranks right up there with the Saprano's Pine Barrens, Seinfelds' The Parking Garage, and the Wonder Years' Summer/Independence Day....as one of the best single episodes I've ever seen from a show. That bit on the bed where Don was explaining his true past and his brother's death even got me a little emotional.

[Stephen Chamberlain]

Best episode yet of the series. I'm gonna watch it again tonight but on first viewing, for me, it ranks right up there with the Saprano's Pine Barrens, Seinfelds' The Parking Garage, and the Wonder Years' Summer/Independence Day....as one of the best single episodes I've ever seen from a show. That bit on the bed where Don was explaining his true past and his brother's death even got me a little emotional.
god i love and miss the wonder years. :-(

[Rawrr]

Great episode, glad I got caught up with everything before the finale.

I know that Don obviously messed everything up, but am I the only one that feels Betty is being completly irrational?

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Wow. Tonight's episode has just made me feel incredibly tense during the duration of it. The Finale is going to be mental.

[bouttogetfancy]

Damn, this episode really did a good job of making you feel a little bit of what the country must have gone through with president Kennedy's death.

Cannot wait for the season finale.

Also, Bobby's look in the scene when Don is going off to work in the morning is great.

[AtlanticRadio]

Cool to hear Moving Mountains in the teaser for the finale. I have no idea where the hell this thing is going to go, but I can't wait to watch.

[bouttogetfancy]

"Duck's not married"
"Then why are you with him?"

haha

[demondays524]

such a great episode last night, best of the season imo. things are gonna explode next week, i'm excited to see where it goes.

[Vincewithouthee]

Man I love this show. Another fantastic episode last night. It's too good. I cannot wait for the finale.
Cool to hear Moving Mountains in the teaser for the finale. I have no idea where the hell this thing is going to go, but I can't wait to watch.

Damn I missed that. And I can't find it anywhere online.

[prozacparade]

I hate Don Draper, but I still end up feeling bad for him even though he treats people like shit.

[Rawrr]

If the show is going to encompass the entire decade, and there are only two seasons left with 6 years left, are they going to skip around a lot?

[3eb23]

I watched Mad Men the other day on demand with one of my roommates. I'd heard a lot about the show for obvious reasons and I'd been wanting to check it out because AMC is the best channel on tv right now. Anyway, we watched all 3 of the episodes available. I was completely sucked into the show. I hadn't seen anything like it. I'm gonna have to play catch-up now.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

Sterling/Cooper/Draper/Pryce

I love to be wrong sometimes. Next season is going to be very interesting. This entire episode was a mindfuck.

[poppa Q]

If the show is going to encompass the entire decade, and there are only two seasons left with 6 years left, are they going to skip around a lot?
They usually skip around a bit between seasons...sure, it started in 1960 and S3 was 1963, but the show has typically skipped around a bit between seasons. Since this season just ended heading into '64, I wouldn't be surprised to see the show pick up pretty well down the road.

And the series' duration hasn't been confirmed, where'd ya here there are only two seasons left?

[Rawrr]

They usually skip around a bit between seasons...sure, it started in 1960 and S3 was 1963, but the show has typically skipped around a bit between seasons. Since this season just ended heading into '64, I wouldn't be surprised to see the show pick up pretty well down the road.

And the series' duration hasn't been confirmed, where'd ya here there are only two seasons left?
The first page of this thread. I haven't actually researched into it though so it could be wrong. I'd like it to last longer of course, as long as it stayed quality and all.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

The first page of this thread. I haven't actually researched into it though so it could be wrong. I'd like it to last longer of course, as long as it stayed quality and all.
It came from a news story a while back after the show was confirmed for it's 2nd season. I'm not entirely sure it applys anymore however. I should probably take it down.

[poppa Q]

The first page of this thread. I haven't actually researched into it though so it could be wrong. I'd like it to last longer of course, as long as it stayed quality and all.
Oh, haha. I was listening to a Hamm interview this summer and I thought he said they weren't sure how many seasons they'd end up doing... :shrug:

I'll keep watching as long as the quality maintains (as you said) and I'll be fine with only five seasons as long as it's satisfying.

[jay_klinkhammer]

I had only read a comment on IMDB but the person said next season will start in 1966

[zion the lion]

Airplane seats were nice back then..

[prozacparade]

This episode was amazing.
Suck it, PPL.

[bouttogetfancy]

http://i36.tinypic.com/34nfj0p.jpg


one of the better season finales i've seen.

[boxingwithstars]

man, i just watched all 3 seasons in two weeks. i was sucked in instantly, such a great show.

fantastic season finale last night. i love the "Dream Team" they put together, now they just need to bring Sal back and it will be perfect.

[demondays524]

Such a great finale last night. I'm glad the show picked back up for the last few episodes. It seemed to drag this season, but it ended perfectly. It sucks that the season is already over, but next season is gonna be interesting to see how it all works out.

[Vincewithouthee]

Yeah incredible finale. It was put together so well. Easily one of the best finales I've seen as well.

Don's stuck in a pretty shitty situation, so it's gonna be really interesting to see where his life heads in the rest of the series.

[micsforsinging]

what will don draper do next?

[B-Bones]

Holy shit this finale was amazing. So incredible.

[B-Bones]

Can't believe he called Betty a whore. Crazy.

[demondays524]

Can't believe he called Betty a whore. Crazy.

That whole scene was insane. It's amazing how Don can be so unlikable in one scene, but you like him all the other times. This scene and the scene a few scenes he had with Peggy this year really made me hate the man.

[zion the lion]

Can't believe he called Betty a whore. Crazy.

I actually had to rewind it because the first time I saw it, I was yelling "oh my god he called you a whore!!! hit him in the mouth!" I wasnt sure why the baby was in their room though if he has his own room.

That whole scene was insane. It's amazing how Don can be so unlikable in one scene, but you like him all the other times. This scene and the scene a few scenes he had with Peggy this year really made me hate the man.

Even then I didnt dislike him. It was one of my favorite parts though, right next to the scene where Roger asked Peggy to get him some coffee and she said no.

[piaffeprncess98]

I don't know what should have happened, but I wanted more Pete/Peggy interaction.

[prozacparade]

I don't know what should have happened, but I wanted more Pete/Peggy interaction.
I hope we get to see them share a desk next season, but I don't know how long the time jump next season will be. I don't expect them to be in that suite for too long.

[Justin_stacy]

Loved the finale. It will really give the show a fresh start when it returns next year. I'm glad they dropped alot of the well known office characters instead of trying to force them all into a smaller business setting.

Here's to hoping that Sal somehow finds his way back next year.

[Thomas Balkcom]

Loved the finale. It will really give the show a fresh start when it returns next year. I'm glad they dropped alot of the well known office characters instead of trying to force them all into a smaller business setting.

Here's to hoping that Sal somehow finds his way back next year.

seriously

[Justin_stacy]

seriously

I bet they'll pull something similar to Joan, and bring him back when it becomes clear his talent is unmatchable. Although on the other hand they portrayed Don as being pretty disgusted with the whole gay thing, so maybe not.

[poppa Q]

Loved the finale. It will really give the show a fresh start when it returns next year. I'm glad they dropped alot of the well known office characters instead of trying to force them all into a smaller business setting.

Here's to hoping that Sal somehow finds his way back next year.

seriously
+1

[drudo182]

I think I'm gonna start this show up after I finish The Wire. Maybe a couple of weeks.

[TachyonEvan]

Just bought the S1 DVD at Borders just because it was 30 bucks And the show gets so much acclaim

My favorite show is LOST, and my other favorites are Firefly, Buffy, Angel, HIMYM, Arrested Development, Dollhouse, etc.
In other words, shows that are, from what I hear, nothing like this show.

Will I enjoy this show?

[Genuma]

lol you got ripped on the price, but you'll probably like it. it's a pretty easily likable show.

[WarpSpeedChewy]

I'm not much for slogan shirts, but I kinda of want this.
http://ewausiello.files.wordpress.com/2009/12/michael-ausiello-shirt_369.jpg

[Rawrr]

Has anyone taken advantage of Season Two at Target for 17 dollars?

[Genuma]

nah, I got it at Best Buy on black friday for $15 maybe?

[Rawrr]

I would buy it, but I would just feel weird owning S2 and not S1.

Also, that shirt rules.

[demondays524]

Season 3 comes out on March 23, 2010 on DVD and Blu Ray.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mad-Men-Season-3-Box-Art/13151

[poppa Q]

I would buy it, but I would just feel weird owning S2 and not S1.

Also, that shirt rules.
gotta own the first before the second
Season 3 comes out on March 23, 2010 on DVD and Blu Ray.

http://www.tvshowsondvd.com/news/Mad-Men-Season-3-Box-Art/13151
good news, thanks for posting!

[Rawrr]

Got to own them all, I just feel off only owning one season of a show and not the others, that's why I usually buy whole sets/all the seasons.

[Genuma]

I've only got a few episodes of season 2 left then I've got all of season 3 on my tivo.

[Rawrr]

End of S2 is so good

[Thomas Balkcom]

yes it is.

[Justin_stacy]

i love this show, but I don't see it has having a whole lot of repeat viewing value.

[poppa Q]

i love this show, but I don't see it has having a whole lot of repeat viewing value.

I didn't really expect it to when I bought the S1 DVD, but it really does. You just burn through episodes.

[demondays524]

i love this show, but I don't see it has having a whole lot of repeat viewing value.

I didn't think so at first, either. I didn't really watch the Season 1 DVD until season 2 started, but after I watched it a lot. Plus it's good to have in case you're ever in the mood to watch it. Then you're just glued to the whole series.

[Thomas Balkcom]

i love this show, but I don't see it has having a whole lot of repeat viewing value.

this is my biggest fear in buying the seasons on DVD.

[Justin_stacy]

this is my biggest fear in buying the seasons on DVD.

I've burned alot of money on dramas. I paid more than I'm willing to admit for the complete OZ series and I've watched it once in 5 years.

Now I stick to mostly sitcoms and cartoons, stuff you can put in watch a random episode and be done.

[Thomas Balkcom]

I've burned alot of money on dramas. I paid more than I'm willing to admit for the complete OZ series and I've watched it once in 5 years.

Now I stick to mostly sitcoms and cartoons, stuff you can put in watch a random episode and be done.

yes, this is the way to go.

[demondays524]

Now I stick to mostly sitcoms and cartoons, stuff you can put in watch a random episode and be done.

I agree with you there. The only drama I've bought that I watch somewhat consistently is Nip/Tuck. Otherwise, it's usually Sunny or That '70s Show that I'm watching. If you know you're not really gonna watch Mad Men on DVD, don't worry about purchasing. You could just TiVo it.

[Justin_stacy]

I agree with you there. The only drama I've bought that I watch somewhat consistently is Nip/Tuck. Otherwise, it's usually Sunny or That '70s Show that I'm watching.

I'm such a loser I bought the last three seasons of that. Besides Undergrads, I don't think I watch any show more often than That 70's Show.

[demondays524]

I'm such a loser I bought the last three seasons of that. Besides Undergrads, I don't think I watch any show more often than That 70's Show.

I just bought the complete series set. And it's probably my most watched, as well.

[Justin_stacy]

I just bought the complete series set. And it's probably my most watched, as well.

before we get too far off topic, another good series to watch repeatedly is Married With Children. I grew up on the early season, but missed most of the later half. I've since come to really love the show on DVD. I like that its basically two shows in one, with the first few seasons being more realistic-funny, sort of a working class comedy, and the second half more slapstick-ish.

if you've never seen Undergrads, it too is a must own. I can repeat the show line for line, and still love watching. It sucks that MTV was too cheap to pick up a second season...

here's my collection

http://justin-stacy.dvdaf.com/owned/tv-shows-cartoons

http://justin-stacy.dvdaf.com/owned/tv-shows-live-action

[WarpSpeedChewy]

this is my biggest fear in buying the seasons on DVD.
It does have repeat value. There just needs to be time. I've actually been meaning to rewatch the first season lately.

[WhiteLies.]

I just got the first part of the first season from Netflix, and I regret not doing it sooner. Great show.

[Drew Beringer]

I am rewatching the first season on DVD, man I love this show so much. The DVDs are a good buy if you really dig the show.

[pleasedontask]

Probably already been posted but:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RLkIPt0VeYU

Mad.. Libs.

[Drew Beringer]

Just got done rewatching Season 3, by far my favorite season. Everything was just so good. Anyways, I need Season 4 like right now, so many questions and potential storylines, should be great.

also, Mercedes Benz just got a whole lot sexier:
"Beginning on Sunday, [Hamm] gets to do some advertising work in the real world as the new commercial voice of Mercedes-Benz USA. Mr. Hamm’s voice will be heard in a commercial that Mercedes-Benz USA will run on local ABC stations in the carmaker’s 16 largest markets during the ABC network’s broadcast of the Academy Awards"

[Justin_stacy]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/03/10/business/10adco_CA0/10adco_CA0-popup.jpg

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/business/media/10adco.html?ref=business

[marebear46]

http://graphics8.nytimes.com/images/2010/03/10/business/10adco_CA0/10adco_CA0-popup.jpg

http://www.nytimes.com/2010/03/10/business/media/10adco.html?ref=business

I absolutely love these dolls. I also love that they have the same faces as the classic Barbie dolls. So great.

[poppa Q]

comes out on dvd tuesday, packaging is really nice. :thumbsup:

[Drew Beringer]

In Best Buy's ad, it says it is 32.99, but online it is 28.99, so I'm just going to buy it online and pick it up instore to save a few bucks.

[bouttogetfancy]

I'm really tempted to buy it because I really loved last season.

[Drew Beringer]

I'm really tempted to buy it because I really loved last season.
Fantastic Mr. Fox also is out on DVD this Tuesday.

[bouttogetfancy]

Fantastic Mr. Fox also is out on DVD this Tuesday.
yup, currently dl-ing a good dvd rip for the time being. I really can't be spending a lot of money right now.

[poppa Q]

Buy That Shit Noooooooow

[alboneceleste]

It took me awhile to get into this show. The first few episodes were pretty boring to me but then it picked up and it's great. We just finished the series a week or so ago and I can't wait until season 4.

I hate Don Draper. It makes it hard for me to like Jon Hamm when I see him in/on other things. I didn't realize it was him on 30 rock (we hadn't watched Mad Men yet) but the last time he was on briefly he restored my faith and I don't hate him as much anymore...but then again... once Don does another assholish thing it may be hard for me to like him again. haha.

[Drew Beringer]

It took me awhile to get into this show. The first few episodes were pretty boring to me but then it picked up and it's great. We just finished the series a week or so ago and I can't wait until season 4.

I hate Don Draper. It makes it hard for me to like Jon Hamm when I see him in/on other things. I didn't realize it was him on 30 rock (we hadn't watched Mad Men yet) but the last time he was on briefly he restored my faith and I don't hate him as much anymore...but then again... once Don does another assholish thing it may be hard for me to like him again. haha.
you're the first person I've ever read to dislike Don Draper. I think he is awesome. Not the infidelity part of his life, but that just shows how conflicted he is, that such a confident and powerful man is so needy.

[alboneceleste]

you're the first person I've ever read to dislike Don Draper. I think he is awesome. Not the infidelity part of his life, but that just shows how conflicted he is, that such a confident and powerful man is so needy.

I think its just the whole cheating thing. I hate hate hate that... and then how he treats his wife even though he's the one not respecting her! I also don't like how he acts at work. He's cocky and thinks he's better than everyone. Just everything he does bothers me. Roger cheated and of course that bothered me but he gives off a different feeling when at work than Don does. And for the series up until now he was a higher up! I still love the show. Probably a love to hate Don type thing as well, you know? haha.

[demondays524]

I had no idea Season 3 was even coming out this week. Not sure if I'll buy it, I don't watch the other seasons often so I might just catch it on repeats.

[poppa Q]

Roger Sterling is a less likable character than Don Draper