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Jo Ann 08/10/2008 09:39 PM Report
What can I say about Mad Men it is by far the best show on tv Jon Hamm has that classic leading man twinkle you don't see anymore,you know that Cary Grant old hollywood thing and there is an honesty and genuine quality to his acting that really make you love Don Draper even though he's a bit of a rascal and Mr. Slattery he's the yang to Hamm's ying the scenes between these guys give Men Men its core. This is a brillant and much needed show. While the networks are reality and game show crazy and trying to create that show with an interesting writing and smart actors AMC made it work without even trying they just believed in a litte show from the Sopranos head writer and decided why not it's our foray into television and suddenly its the biggest thing in the country on tv, people you wanna know how to make a great show follow the Mad Men example the show is a much needed gem.
Anne 07/31/2008 12:01 AM Report
I love Charlie's show and I'm so glad he had these guys on, but I was disappointed that he didn't seem to know more about Mad Men. Roger's a rock? At the top of his profession? Noooooooo! I realize Charlie has more to do with his day than obsess about a tv show, but he should have let the people in his office who love MM prep him better. Still, it was delicious hearing Matt, Jon and John discuss. The interviews that are everywhere now, along with commentary (thank you TWoP and salon) have revealled so many layers to this story. Sooooooo good. Thank you!
Roy 07/29/2008 06:12 PM Report
Madmen shows the subtle change in consciousness that occurred in the early 60s from a society of conformity to one of more individual expression. Madmen so far shows the indulgence in smoking (and the position of tobaccos), mindless social drinking, and abuse of women. Gradually a new social consciousness emerges in the story (and the true history of that time). The show brings that out slowly and deliberately. It is subtle and gripping. This is not great TV, but very good TV. The amount of womanizing is probably accentuated here to garner the prurient interests of the viewer, as is the smoking and drinking.
There was a vast change from the 50s to 60s, perhaps unprecedented in human history, and the beginnings of that change is captured in Madmen. Woman’s liberation, health consciousness, Beats, Hippies, et al portending a new world view that was ironically absorbed to a large degree by a more aware and dynamic American middle class in the decades after. It is the story of social evolution that was beginning to take place during those times.
Frances 07/29/2008 04:03 PM Report
I've been watching Madmen since the 1st episode and love it! Weiner is right about its appeal. It isn't formula television; the characters are complex and realistic, and the attention to detail of the time period is fun to see again. Is 2008 that different from 1962? In some ways maybe, not all unfortunately! I hope there's a third season. This program really stands out from the mundane thoughtless junk that's usually on.
Iqbal Faizer 07/29/2008 05:16 AM Report
I wonder if Charlie's interest in this series was purely sparked by the snob-appeal of the Emmys -- which is odd considering the Emmys are nearly as unintelligent as the Grammys in opting for easy coolness and ratings popularity in selecting its winners (Heroes - best drama? How about worst show in history?). Has he even tried the new Battlestar Galactica, easily the most politically insightful program in American history. It correctly shows that "the other" is just as capable of kindness and cruelty as "we" are, and exactly how our leaders can both be great and hypocritically terrible without realizing it. It's far more complex and real than Clint Eastwood's "Letters From Iwo Jima" and perhaps even Brad Pitt's "Babel". It also has a dramatic realism lacking in the vast majority of TV and cinema? Furthermore, it's fun, extremely well-acted, and -- according to star Edward James Olmos -- is the best work of his career; he even offered to do the show for free if it meant keeping the series on another year. Tell you what, Charlie, if you invite the cast or head writer Ron Moore on the show to discuss things in depth, I'll buy Mad Men Season 1. I've been asking for a year and a half now. Just check out the miniseries on Season 1 -- even several minutes.