This week on Mad Men episode 406: Don used to be a fur salesman and Roger has a lot of thoughts about that. Jane Siegel’s cousin wants a job but has no skills or experience whatsoever. And Ken Cosgrove makes an appearance at the Clio Awards. So does Duck. Don and Peggy are interviewing Danny…Read More
Welcome to Carolyn Live Blogs Mad Men for Some Reason! Episode 5: Revenge of Betty Francis will begin shortly, just kidding, it’s actually called “The Chrysanthemum and the Sword.” The scene opens. Don’s secretary is wearing purple, Don is discussing hypochondriacs. Walter from The Times is on the phone, wanting to know about Clearasil and…Read More
This week on Mad Men, episode 404: Peggy is tragically straight despite Joyce’s best efforts, Pete makes bizarre faces, and Don refuses to link an ad for cold cream to marriage. 10:03: Today’s short delay courtesy of the massive thunderstorm as I was driving home. And now: Lucky Strike and cold cream. 10:04: Pete has…Read More
This week on Mad Men episode 403: Lane is the only person not attracted to Joan which is weird, maybe he needs better glasses. Allison is weird. Don visits California. And: continues to be completely uncharming. The episode begins with Joan at the gynecologist. She’s “had a couple procedures” (read: abortions) and wants to make…Read More
Previously on Mad Men: Don has a dark past. Lucky Strike makes everyone smoke in client meetings. Peggy and Duck are together for some reason. Don wants to kick Betty out. Cue intro! Sally talks to some kid named Glen in a Christmas tree lot, because you have to grow up some time. She is…Read More
Opening recap: Does anyone else thing “Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce” is still awkward? Because it is. Nevertheless: Welcome to Live blogging Mad Men: For No Reason. 10:03: Don Draper is being interviewed. By someone from Advertising Age! Which I was unaware existed in the 60s. Enter Pete and Roger, and stuff spilling. And now they’re…Read More