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Elisabeth Moss is
nominated for an Emmy for Best Actress in a Drama for her role in “The
Handmaid’s Tale.” The Emmys will air Sunday, September 19, 2021 on CBS.
Jared Harris is nominated for an Emmy Award for Lead
Actor in a Limited Series or a Television Movie in
"Chernobyl." The 2019 Primetime Emmy Awards, honoring
the best in TV programming, will be handed out Sunday,
Sept. 22. The show will air live on Fox starting at 5
p.m. PT from the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.
Kiernan Shipka (Sally) was nominated for a 2019 Teen
Choice Award for Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress for "Chilling
Adventures of Sabrina."
Abigail Spencer (Suzanne) is nominated for a Teen
Choice Award for Sci-Fi/Fantasy TV Actress
(#ChoiceSciFiTVActress).
Vote Now! The show
Airs Sunday, August 13, LIVE on FOX
NEW SMITHSONIAN CHANNEL(TM) SERIES TAKES VIEWERS
BEHIND THE SCENES OF ADVERTISING'S FORMATIVE YEARS IN THE REAL MAD MEN OF ADVERTISING PREMIERING
SUNDAY, JANUARY 8TH AT 9 PM
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SERIES FEATURES INTERVIEWS WITH MAD MEN CREATOR MATTHEW WEINER AND
ACTRESS AND MODEL BROOKE SHIELDS NEW YORK, DECEMBER 15, 2016 -- A new Smithsonian
Channel four-part series provides an inside look into the men and women who
re-invented the advertising industry from post-WWII America through the 1980s.
Driven by memorable, classic ad campaigns, many of which are in the collections
of the Smithsonian--s National Museum of American History, the series also
features clips and interviews with the creators of the groundbreaking series
Mad Men. THE REAL MAD MEN OF ADVERTISING premieres
Sunday, January 8th at 9 p.m. ET/PT.
In 2015, the National Museum of American History accepted a donation of
artifacts, costumes and props from the series Mad Men against the
backdrop of actual advertising history as displayed in its exhibition, American
Enterprise. THE REAL MAD MEN OF ADVERTISING uses these museum objects to explore
the fascinating commercials and ad campaigns of mid-century America. Ads from
Howdy Doody to MTV reveal the impact of commercial culture, while clips and
interviews with Mad Men cast and crew members offer a glimpse into the
meticulously constructed world of the iconic series. Their stories are set
alongside interviews with the real ad men and women of the 1950s through the
1980s -- from the top ad creators of the 1950s to Brooke Shields, who as a teen
model was the centerpiece of a controversial early 1980s Calvin Klein ad
campaign.
THE REAL MAD MEN OF ADVERTISING episodes:
THE REAL MAD MEN OF ADVERTISING: THE 1950s
Premieres Sunday, January 8th at 9 p.m. ET/PT
In a post-war world, advertisers tantalized consumers with visions of futuristic
homes and cars, shiny jewelry, and the newest home appliances. Advertising
harnessed buying power that created an unprecedented consumer boom. Advertisers
discovered an entirely new, fast-growing market -- children -- and began to
market directly to them on shows like Howdy Doody. The decade saw the
proliferation of the most powerful selling machine of all: television. What was
previously shown in print advertisements and heard on radio ads was now seen and
heard through the new and exciting medium of television - piped directly into
living rooms. From --doctors-- hawking cigarettes, to the newest fins on
Cadillacs, to --Does She Or Doesn--t She-- -- the ad men and women of the Fifties
were re-inventing culture.
THE REAL MAD MEN OF ADVERTISING: THE 1960s
Premieres Sunday, January 15th at 9 p.m. ET/PT
Starting with a game-changing Volkswagen ad created by Doyle Dane Bernbach that
used self-deprecating humor, the --creative revolution-- was born. Mad Men
creator Matthew Weiner explains why he began his series with the launch of the
Creative Revolution. Rejecting old-fashioned advertising gospel, these new mad
men and women questioned everything that advertisers once held to be true. This
change in tone was made possible by new voices in advertising, as diverse talent
broke into the exclusive --white shoe-- agencies. The 60s were a time of unrest
and change, with protests and riots in the street -- and Madison Avenue tried to
capitalize on it. As the civil rights movement gained traction, advertising was
called upon to integrate. At the same time, the mystique of the counter-culture
challenged the consumerism that was being pushed upon them. Ruled by the
almighty dollar, advertisers were forced to change.
THE REAL MAD MEN OF ADVERTISING: THE 1970s
Premieres Sunday, January 22nd at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The Regulation Revolution of the 1970s was a time when consumers got hip,
government got involved, and advertisers got scared into action. The name of the
game for Madison Avenue was --trust-- -- both losing it and reclaiming it. Kicked
off by the banning of cigarette television commercials, it--s a decade when
consumers got smart and angry, and advertisers employed the tools of the
creative revolution to try and win them back with plain talk and honesty. This
episode tells the story of the rise of the consumer movement, championed by
Ralph Nader and his --Nader--s Raiders.-- If the 1960s promised a better world, the
70s faced the reality of delivering it. Progress is a bumpy road, but one ad --
and Mad Men finale centerpiece -- fills airwaves with a song of diversity, peace
and optimism. The commercial featuring --I--d like to buy the world a Coke-- may be
considered the greatest ad of all time. It certainly looked and felt the way
America wanted things to be.
THE REAL MAD MEN OF ADVERTISING: THE 1980s
Premieres Sunday, January 29th at 9 p.m. ET/PT
The 1980s were a time when greed was good, 24-hour sponsored programming was
legal, and advertising became entertainment. Out of the economic hardship of the
1970s, the election of Ronald Reagan offered a welcome brand of optimism. A
Madison Avenue dream team delivered a Reagan campaign commercial that put his
candidacy over the top -- promising --Morning in America.-- Political confidence
fueled an era of heavy consumption and new categories of designer products.
Fifteen-year-old model Brooke Shields starred in the most controversial campaign
of the decade, for Calvin Klein jeans -- a steamy ad that was later pulled from
major networks. Calvin Klein went on to make men--s underwear a fashion statement
- setting the bar for the sexy, well-groomed 1980s man. Hispanic-Americans found
representation that they were so dearly lacking in the advertising industry. A
1984 Super Bowl commercial, directed by Ridley Scott, introduced the Apple
Macintosh that promised to revolutionize the world. At the same time, cable
television exploded and MTV became a network that spoke to teens in a way no one
had before. With this first generation of music videos, content and commercial
became indistinguishable.
THE REAL MAD MEN OF ADVERTISING is produced by Biscuit Century for
Smithsonian Channel. Executive producers for Biscuit Century are Molly Herman
and Rob Lyall. Tim Evans and David Royle serve as executive producers for
Smithsonian Channel.
Smithsonian Channel?, owned by Smithsonian Networks?, a joint venture between
Showtime Networks Inc. and the Smithsonian Institution, is where curiosity
lives, inspiration strikes and wonders never cease. This is the place for
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Consulting producer
Marti Noxon created the great new show "Unreal" on
Lifetime about life behind the scenes at a
"Bachelor"-like show.
From tvshowsondvd: Mad Men - Package Art
for 'The Complete Collection' on DVD, Blu-ray
Coming in mid-October along with 'The Final Season, Part 2'
Two weeks ago we passed along word that Amazon.ca (the Canadian branch of the e-tailer)
had added pre-order listings for an October 13th street date of both Mad Men -
The Final Season, Part 2 (DVD and Blu-ray, CA$39.98 SRP) and Mad Men - The
Complete Collection as well (DVD and Blu-ray, CA$209.98 SRP). Lionsgate hasn't
formally announced these titles to the press so far, but the studio has reached
out to retailers and shown off the package art - the outside box alone, and
again with the inside contents - of The Complete Collection gift set.
We've got that (ahem) advertisement for you below, and as you can see there are
a pair of tumbler glasses included with the discs! There are no new details yet,
really, but the disc counts we reported before (32 DVDs, 23 Blu-ray Discs) are
confirmed, as is the date, and the cost in the U.S.A. will also be $209.98 SRP
(well, a penny less than that for the Blu version). English subtitles, closed
captioning, and Digital Copies of the episodes are also included on board for
both versions. No other info as of yet, nor is there info or artwork for The
Final Season, Part 2 at this time. Stay tuned for updates, however!
From tvshowsondvd: Mad Men - Date for 'The
Final Season, Part 2' and 'The Complete Collection'
Blu-ray and DVD listings found for both titles at the
Canadian branch of Amazon
Lionsgate Entertainment hasn't announced any of it to
retailers yet, but nevertheless the Canadian branch of
the biggest online retailer - Amazon.ca - is showing a
number of pre-order listings slated to be available on
October 13th:
Mad Men - The Final Season, Part 2 {3 discs}
Mad Men - The Final Season, Part 2 (Blu-ray) {2 discs}
Mad Men - The Complete Collection {32 discs}
Mad Men - The Complete Collection (Blu-ray) {23 discs}
Amazon Canada's listings for The Final Season, Part 2
are both priced at CA$39.98 SRP, and both entries for
The Complete Collection are similarly priced the same,
at CA$209.98 SRP. Package art and details, including new
extras (if any), haven't been revealed so far. Stay
tuned for updates, as further developments occur!
Mad Men - Lionsgate Announces 'The Final Season,
Part 1': Date, Extras, Trippy Box Art
The first half of the seventh and last season is
confirmed for late October
MAD MEN: The Final Season, Part 1, is the
beginning of the end for television's most
celebrated show-four-time Primetime Emmy winner
for Outstanding Drama Series and winner of three
consecutive Golden Globes. Set in the
captivating world of 1960s New York, MAD MEN
continues to follow iconic ad man Don Draper
(Golden Globe winner Jon Hamm), his colleagues
and his family.
Cast: Jon Hamm, John Slattery, Elisabeth Moss,
January Jones, Vincent Kartheiser, Christina
Hendricks, Michael Gladis, Aaron Staton, Rich
Sommer, Kiernan Shipka, Kevin Rahm, Christopher
Stanley, Jay R. Ferguson, Ben Feldman, Mason
Vale Cotton. Loaded with Special Features:
Commentaries, interviews and innovative special
features examining the time period and culture
of the Mad Men era.
At the end of last month, we passed along word
that there was a possible release date - October
21st - for the first half of the 7th and final
season of the hugely popular show. Now Lionsgate
has verified this street date to retailers for
Mad Men - The Final Season, Part 1 on DVD (3
discs, $39.98 SRP) and high-def Blu-ray (2
discs, $39.97 SRP). Besides the extras mentioned
at the end of the studio description quoted
above, and the UltraViolet digit copies of each
episode mentioned on the package art shown
below, the studio also mentions to retailers the
following (special features may not be finalized
yet, and could be subject to change):
"Gay Power" Featurette
"The Trial of the Chicago Eight: Parts One and
Two" Featurette
"The Best Things in Life are Free" Featurette
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From tvline.com: Question: How will Mad Men‘s
split season impact how Matt Weiner writes the
final 14 episodes? For example, will he view
Episode 7 as a season finale, and treat it
accordingly, or will it be just a regular
episode? —Dave Ausiello: It’s a great question, and I tried to
coax an answer out of the typically tight-lipped
auteur at Sunday’s Emmys (shocker: I think I
succeeded.) “I’m interested in entertainment and
I want the audience to be glued to it and I want
them to be addicted and I want them to come
back,” he said. “So I will do everything I can
in those seven episodes to tell a story where
they’ll be like, ‘What is the rest of this?’”
(Click
here to watch the full Weiner Q&A.)
From deadline.com: The first 2013 Primetime Emmy
Awards were handed out this afternoon at the
Creative Arts Emmy Awards ceremony at the Nokia
Theatre L.A. Live in Los Angeles. Matt Weiner, whose Mad Men suffered a historic
shutout last year with 17 nominations and no
wins, was optimistic heading into the ceremony.
“Ya know what, anything would be great,” he
said. “I would love to see one of our (guest)
actors recognized. Linda (Cardellini), Harry
(Hamlin), Robert Morse. None of our actors have
been recognized (with wins). We’ve never won an
editing or cinematography award.” Asked whether
Mad Men would possibly do a Season 8 if the
price was right, Weiner said: “No, no, it’s not
about the deal. I want to wrap the show up. I
have a good vibe for what we’re doing in this
last piece and that’s the way to go. Will there
be more TV and film in my life? I hope so. I’ve
written a play. I don’t expect this (the Emmy
sensation) to happen again. That would be
greedy.” Mad Men creator Matthew Weiner and series’
nominated guest actress Linda Cardellini came
out to present several Emmys for hairstyling,
and the chrome-domed Weiner recognized the
irony. “I want you to be honest,” he said to
Cardellini. “I think (my hair is) thinning a
little bit.” Cardellini went on with the gag
before a still flashed onscreen showing Weiner
with a horrid wig, drawing a few guffaws from
the crowd inside the Nokia.
Mad Men is nominated for an Emmy this year for
Outstanding Drama Series. Elisabeth Moss (Peggy)
is nominated for Outstanding Lead Actress in a
Drama Series, Jon Hamm (Don) is nominated for
Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, and
Christina Hendricks (Joan) is nominated for
Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Drama
Series; Robert Morse and Harry Hamlin are both
nominated for an Emmy for Outstanding Guest
Actor in a Drama Series. Linda Cardellini
(Sylvia) is nominated for an Emmy for
Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama Series.
Also, Elisabeth Moss (Peggy) is nominated for
Outstanding Lead Actress in a Miniseries or a
Movie for "Top Of The Lake". The Emmys air September 22 2013 at
5:00pm on CBS.
Q&A - Elisabeth Moss (Peggy Olson) In this interview,
Elisabeth Moss, (Peggy Olson on AMC's Mad Men) discusses what
advice she'd give her character and the most emotional scene of
her career. Features Jon Hamm Heads to Sesame Street; Alison Brie in
Esquire Photo Shoot Deepen Your Mad Men Experience Six Ways to
Get Something More From Mad Men Every Week Feel like you can never get enough Mad Men?
Check out these six ways to enhance your Mad Men
experience week after week! Also, be sure to
check out the full episode of the Mad Men Season
6 premiere online now through Tue., Apr. 30. What's Your Favorite Quote from Mad Men Season 6
Episode 4?
Vote Now Brian Williams Interviews Mad Men Cast; Matthew
Weiner, John Slattery Chat with CBS This week, NBC's Brian Williams moderates a
Paley Center panel of Matthew Weiner and several
members from the Mad Men cast, while CBS This
Morning speaks with Weiner and John Slattery.
Plus, Christina Hendricks visits The Daily Show
with Jon Stewart and January Jones jokes around
on Late Night with Jimmy Fallon.
Mad Men Interview Q&A - Jon Hamm (Don
Draper) In this interview, Jon Hamm (Don Draper
on AMC's Mad Men) discusses the nature of change
and his biggest hope for his character this
season. Features New York Times Analyzes Mad Men
Season 6; Mad Men Tops THR's Power Rankings
January Jones on "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon"
4/23/13.
January Jones on NYC, South Dakota Jimmy
asks January about South Dakota accents. January Jones on "Mad Men" Jimmy asks
January about what it takes to transform her
into Betty Draper on "Mad Men."
Don't miss an all-new episode of Mad Men this
Sunday at 10/9c on AMC. Mad Men Full
Season Premiere Episode Online Video - Mad Men Season Premiere Episode Now
Online - AMC's Mad Men returned with a special 2-hour
Season 6 premiere episode last Sunday. Whether
you missed it or want to re-watch it, amc.com is
now streaming the full episode in its entirety
for free. Take note: The premiere will only be
available online for a limited time. Show Your Mad Men Spirit With a New Season 6
Avatar or Wallpaper Who doesn't fantasize about joining Don and
Megan in Waikiki? Well, now you can make that
dream a virtual reality -- with the Mad Men
Yourself app. Simply create a new avatar then
choose illustrator Dyna Moe's new Season 6
backdrop which transports you post haste to a
tropical beach with Don and Megan drinking a
Blue Hawaiian. Don't forget to share your new
avatar on Facebook afterwards. Click here to get the new Mad Men Season 6
background Click here to download a desktop wallpaper of
Dyna Moe's new illustration. Q&A - Matthew Weiner (Series Creator) Featured Video Inside Episode 601 & 602 Mad
Men: The Doorway
On HuffPost Live: Mad Men's Ben
Feldman Dishes on New Season, Jon Hamm's Junk,
and more To kick off the new season airing this Sunday,
Mad Men's Ben Feldman -- aka Michael Ginsberg --
appeared on HuffPost Live to talk about
the new season ,
Jon Hamm's junk and
which character he'd play if he were to play
anyone else. (It's Pete Campbell.) Check out the segment on *HuffPost Live. Highlights: - On the new season: "There were a
lot of surprises this season, you learn a lot
about the people and this world they live in
this season." - On learning what will happen
this season: "I like the experience of not
knowing anything that's going to happen on a
show." - On why he'd play Pete: "I like playing
dicks, I would like to think it's playing
against type but a lot of my friends would
disagree."
MAD MEN is Back on April 7! Date
sent: Wed, 20 March April 7 marks the highly anticipated return of
the hit series Mad Men, and there is no better
time to show your love for Don Draper and the
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NYT Mag: Elisabeth Moss on What
Peggy Won't Do This Season on 'Mad Men' The New York Times Magazine: Elisabeth Moss on
What Peggy Won't Do This Season on 'Mad Men' The actress reveals her hopes for the Don-Peggy
relationship and her plans for what comes next.
Magazine Q&A Excerpts: On if she thinks the Don-Peggy
relationship will be consummated: "I hope not.
Anyone who sleeps with Don does not have a long
road ahead of them. It's like the kiss of death
to sleep with Don. I really think it would be
jumping the shark to do that." On being a Scientologist: "It doesn't bother me,
but I don't want to talk about it. For me, you
gotta make up your own mind about anything in
your life, whether it's a relationship or a job
or religion - or Pilates." On the lessons she learned from being married to
Fred Armisen: "Oh, God. I learned so much. Not
to be at all Oprah on you, but it is one of
those things where you are kind of glad to have
learned those lessons at an early age - to get
them out of the way."
Get Set for Mad Men's Season
Premiere-Reminisce Unveils Retro 60s Pop Culture
Ads With Mad Men Season 6 set to debut on April 7,
Reminisce
http://www.reminisce.com/1960s/mad-men-1960s-pop-culture-in-ads/
-North America's top-selling nostalgia
magazine-raises a glass to the show and 1960s
pop culture, unveiling a slideshow of fun,
eyebrow-raising vintage ads
. From bombshell-emblazoned shaving cream spots to
risqué sock promos, these advertisements truly
capture the essence of the era. A sampling of these retro ads is included below
and you can check out the full slideshow. For more fun-to-read features inspired by the
30s, 40s, 50s, 60s, early 70s and beyond, pick
up the latest issue of Reminisce or download
digital editions for the Nook, Kindle or Google
Play & Android. Mad Men: 1960s Pop Culture in Ads
Photos Don, Roger and even the nebbish Peter Campbell
know: No Barbasol, no babes! It's just that
simple, Dreamboat. Apparently, nothing quickens a woman's pulse
quite like a quality over-the-calf sock. Who
knew these were the secret weapon behind the
dating success of men like Don and Roger? Aside from visible stitches, the only thing
missing from this dapper gentleman's Van Chick
shirt is some lipstick on the collar. Just make
sure to clean it off before the train ride home,
Buddy. Ahh, the electric typewriter: a friend for
working girls everywhere (though not
ladder-climbing Peggy Olson. Added bonus:
Fatigue-free secretaries mix better highballs
come happy hour.
From The Credits: The Midas Touch: From Mad Men and Breaking Bad to Copper,
Christina Wayne's on a Roll Wanted to share our latest Meet a Maker video with you-it's a spotlight on the
unsung heroes behind our favorite Hollywood projects. Christina Wayne is the TV executive known as having the Midas Touch within
industry circles-she greenlit Mad Men despite every other studio passing on it
for eight years. Wayne's four years at AMC, from 2005-2009, helped lift the
channel from the basic cable hinterlands to one of the premiere destinations to
witness some of the golden age of TV's best work. Finding, supporting, and producing Mad Men and Breaking Bad a career does make.
Check out our
interview with Christina,
now currently the President of Cineflex. She's a cool, young, smart woman who
sees compelling material where others see risk.
Nov. 19
Six
Ways to Dine Like a Mad Man This Holiday Season The arrival of Thanksgiving this week means there's no better time to celebrate
the joys of a full stomach. Whether you're looking for the traditional feast or
just a good meal with great friends, here are six ideas for dining Mad
Men-style. Featured Video Inside Episode 505 Mad Men: Signal 30
Features
People Names Jon Hamm, John Slattery Sexiest Men Alive; Jessica Paré Is THR Top
Beauty
Nov. 12 Q&A - Michael Gladis (Paul Kinsey)
Michael Gladis (Paul Kinsey on AMC's Mad Men) speaks to AMCtv.com in this
exclusive interview about returning to set after a year away and shaving his
head for the role. Featured Video Inside Episode 510 Mad Men: Christmas Waltz
Features
THR Photo of Jon Hamm, Daniel Radcliffe Sharing a Bath; Buzzine Calls Mad Men
King
Nov. 5
How Well Do You Know Robert Morse? Play the Ultimate Fan Game to Find Out You may be an expert when it comes to Mad Men's eccentric Bert Cooper, but how
much do you really know about the acting legend behind the bow ties and quirky
charm? Do you know what quality Morse admires in Mad Men co-star Jon Hamm? Or
which Harry Potter star reprised one of Morse's signature roles? Play the Robert
Morse Ultimate Fan Game to find out, then challenge your friends on Facebook to
win badges! Mad Men encores air Sunday mornings at 6am/5C. Featured Video Inside Episode 512 Mad Men: Commissions and Fees Features
Huffington Post Recommends Mad Men; Photos of Elisabeth Moss' New Look in
StyleBistro
The Mad Men Fashion File - Season 5's Greatest Hits Thanks to encores on AMC, we can re-experience Mad Men's Season 5 storylines --
and its brilliant array of period costumes. But honestly, some of the
characters' outfits never left our minds. (Can't you just squeeze your eyes shut
and still see Megan's peeping hemlines and Sally's after-school sweatshirts?) To
honor this season's most iconic moments, I've selected one costume MVP for each
episode. Click through to see the picks, including a scandalous cocktail dress,
a retro fur stole, and (of course) the dinner jacket visible from space. Episode 501-502, "A Little Kiss": Megan's Zou Bisou Bisou Dress If anything
reflects the generation gap prying Don and Megan apart, it's her jaw-dropping
performance at his birthday party. First, Megan invites everyone to the new
apartment -- a move that completely breaches Don's intense need for privacy.
Then she reveals her many talents with a sex-kitten performance that was sweet,
sultry, and completely inappropriate in a room full of co-workers. Megan's
oblivion -- and utter glee -- shine through her costume, a diaphanous black
dress that's so short it nearly doesn't qualify as a dress. Black fishnets,
low-heeled pumps, and incredible Cleopatra eye makeup complete the look. (If
you'd rather sing the song than wear the dress, that's okay, too.) Featured Video Janie Bryant on Costumes in Episode 513: Inside Mad Men Features
Matthew Weiner Named THR Top Showrunner of 2012; Christina Hendricks on Glamour
UK Cover
Five Ways to Get Ready for the Mad Men Season 5 Finale This Sunday Mad Men's Season 5 Finale, "The Phantom," airs this Sun., Jun. 10 at 10/9c on
AMC. Chat Online
About the Mad Men Season 5 Finale on Sunday Night Throughout this season, just as in seasons past, AMC viewers are invited to chat
about the latest episode of Mad Men with friends and fellow fans on the Mad Men
Talk forum. Want to join the conversation? Log onto the Talk forum then start chatting in
the comments section. Mad Men
Receives Three TCA Nominations Today the Television Critics Association announced their nominees for the 2012
TCA Awards, and Mad Men was honored with a total of three nominations in the
Outstanding Achievement in Drama, Program of the Year and Outstanding Individual
Achievement in Drama categories. The nominations are part of six total that AMC received this year, with Breaking
Bad earning nods in the exact same categories. In the Drama and Program of the Year categories, Mad Men and Breaking Bad will
face such competition as HBO's Game of Thrones, Showtime's Homeland, FX's
Justified, and PBS' Downton Abbey. Jon Hamm received a nomination in the Outstanding Individual Achievement
category (his fourth nomination after winning the award in 2011), for which
he'll face Breaking Bad's Bryan Cranston, Homeland's Claire Danes, Game of
Thrones's Peter Dinklage and American Horror Story's Jessica Lange. The awards will be presented during a non-televised ceremony Sat., Jul. 28
during the TCA summer press tour.
Note: If you have DISH network, AMC has moved to channel 9609 because of a
contract dispute between AMC and DISH.
CreditSesame.com put together his fun (and short) infographic: From the Desk of
Don Draper: The Cost of 1962, Today
Link This is brought to you by Credit Sesame, the personal finance resource
for free credit scores http://www.creditsesame.com/.
Passing along a fun item from
Xfinity TV about Jon Hamm, since Mad Men returned to television last night.
Kelly Lynch Recalls Jon Hamm's Days as a Bartender; Says Women Would Line
Up to "See Him Shake His Martini Shaker"
Last night, households all over the country gathered for the return of
AMC's Mad Men and to watch Jon Hamm return as everyone's favorite Creative
Director Don Draper. Before Hamm was throwing back drinks (an
Old-Fashioned, of course) at the office, he was mixing them as a bartender
at parties held by Kelly Lynch and her husband Mitch Glazer. XfinityTV.com
recently spoke with Kelly Lynch, one of the stars of the upcoming Starz
drama Magic City, who recalled how she and her husband used to hire Hamm
to work all their house parties during his days of moonlighting as a
bartender. "He was the most gorgeous and adorable guy we'd ever met,"
Lynch said. "All of the women would be lined up at the bar like alcoholics
just to see him shake his martini shaker." Read more about Hamm's
bartending days for Lynch and Glazer on XfinityTV.com:
Link and be sure to visit XfinityTV.com
starting March 31st to catch the first three episodes of Magic City before
it premieres on Starz on April 6th.
And for those who missed out on last night's two-hour Mad Men premiere,
Xfinity has the episode available today on
XfinityTV.com Link (even if you're not a Comcast subscriber) and Xfinity On Demand. Xfinity will continue to have all Mad Men episodes this
season immediately following the next day on Xfinity On Demand and on
XfinityTV.com (note: only the first two episodes are available nationally,
otherwise you must log in with your Comcast customer ID).
TV Guide
Magazine sat down with the cast of Mad Men
Link and
series creator Matthew Weiner and got the scoop
on Season 5: On what fans can expect from the new season
(premiering March 25): Matthew Weiner: "It's about trying to make sense
of the world as things change. We're deeper into
the 1960s and everything's shifting. But I'm not
spoiling anything by saying we did not get a new
set. I would keep an eye on the hierarchy of the
business." Jon Hamm: "Season 5 is about deepening what we
started and trying to figure out if there's more
to life. The fifth season is about putting the
pieces back together." John Slattery: "There are some surprises coming
this season that are so out of control, I wish
we had cameras in people's houses and could
watch them go, "No way!" as they watch the
show." On how Betty Draper has affected her public
image: January Jones: "I'm confused by the reaction. I
read on the Internet that I'm an icy blonde in
real life. I'm not icy." On playing Betty:
January Jones: "I don't know if Betty knows what
happiness means. She's not in touch with who she
is. Selfishly, I hope Betty stays miserable,
angry, and complex. It's more fun to play."
On Don Draper's relationship with Megan: Matthew Weiner: "I think everyone only likes the
beginning of things. [But] maybe Don's going to
have a shot at happiness." On Sally Draper: Matthew Weiner: "I take her character very
seriously. I never miss the chance to see the
world through her eyes. Yeah, she's going to be
growing up. Absolutely." On what Don Draper would think of the world
today (he would be 86 years old): Jon Hamm: "I don't think Don's making it to 86,
to be honest. I think he's long gone by then.
The guy's just lived too hard a life."
Ten Ways to Get Ready for the Mad Men Season 5
Premiere This Sunday Mad Men's special two-hour premiere for Season 5
arrives this Sunday at 9/8c on AMC. Looking for
ways to keep busy until then? Here are ten
things to do in preparation. Mad Men Season 5 Premiere Online Party Planner The big night is approaching fast. Are you
planning a Mad Men Season 5 Premiere Party? Have
you considered getting '60s-style tumblers or
arranging your living room just like Betty
would? Whatever the scope of your soiree, the
Mad Men Online Party Planner is here to make it
easy. Click through for tips on how to decorate,
how to dress, what music to play and what to
serve -- both food and drink. Photos - Sneak Peek of Mad Men Season 5 Each day, you're another step closer to Mad Men
Season 5. Here's a preview of what's to come.
Check out three sneak peek photos from the
Season Premiere, "A Little Kiss." Tune in to the special 2-hour Season 5 Premiere
this Sunday night at 9/8c. Where Season 4 Left Off: Inside Mad Men
How Well Do You Know Jared Harris?
Take the Ultimate Fan Quiz and Find Out On AMC's Mad Men, Jared Harris plays Lane Pryce,
a partner at SCDP. As to Harris himself, the
British actor has also found success on this
side of the pond. He's headlined award-winning
movies and starred in cultishly revered TV
shows. How much do you know of his illustrious
past? Do you know which ground-breaking artist
he once played on film? Or which Oscar-winning
flick netted him a Screen Actors Guild
nomination? Find out how well-acquainted you are
with Jared Harris in this Ultimate Fan Quiz. Mad About Style: Suits Features -Jon
Hamm Interviewed by Esquire and Chatted up by
Miss Piggy
Hey! Was Jon Hamm Ever on CSI: Miami? Yes, and
Other AMC Stars Too On Mon., Jan. 2, AMC debuted the newest addition
to its drama lineup: CSI: Miami. The show's lead
detective, Horatio Caine (David Caruso), and his
team of forensic investigators have been solving
crimes since 2002. So you know what that means:
good-guy, bad-guy, and dead-guy roles to fill
for many years. This month, AMC viewers will
recognize Mad Men's own Jon Hamm and Breaking
Bad's Giancarlo Esposito in two episodes.
They're not alone. See who else from AMC appears
on CSI: Miami in January.Wed., Jan. 11, at 5PM |
4C ("Prey") Sam Page -- better known as Joan's
husband, Greg Harris, to Mad Men fans -- plays
Jeff Marshall, a much richer man. (He owns a
yacht.)Thu., Jan. 12, at 6PM | 5C ("Felony
Flight") Mad Men's Peyton List (a.k.a. Jane
Sterling) guest stars on this episode about an
escaped serial killer who sabotages a plane.Fri.,
Jan. 13, at 7PM | 6C ("Payback")None other than
Mad Men's Jon Hamm suits up for a very different
profession, playing the role of Dr. Brent
Kessler.Fri., Jan. 20, at 7PM | 6C ("Rio")
Happy New Year! Mad Men's Most Memorable Kisses The beginning of a new year is always a cause
for kissing. Mad Men features plenty of that
particular activity. If you need a refresher,
here is a random sampling of memorable Mad Men
kisses to get you in a Mad Men frame of mind for
2012. Remember a kiss that isn't listed here?
Share it in the comments section below. Don and Rachel Menken in Season 1, Episode 3,
"Marriage of Figaro" With the Manhattan skyline
as a backdrop, Don and Rachel share their first
kiss on the Menken's rooftop. As a bonus, Rachel
gets a doggie kiss from one of her German
Shepherds. Pete and Peggy in Season 1, Episode 8, "The Hobo
Code" Pete and Peggy arrive early for work at
Sterling Cooper, which provides a perfect
opportunity for whispered confessions and a
morning tryst. Sal and Joan in Season 1, Episode 12,
"Nixon vs. Kennedy" Sal and Joan kiss while
performing a reading of Paul's play at Sterling
Cooper's election party. Afterward, Sal basks in
the whistles and cheers while Joan casts her
eyes downward. Featured Video
Mad Men Rules: Live Like There's No Tomorrow Features
The Most Read Mad Men Supporting Cast Interviews
of 2011 Candid Photos of Jon Hamm; Jared Harris Talks
Lane Pryce With LA Times
Mad Men Celebrates the Holidays All Year Round Over the course of four seasons, Mad Men's characters have seen the years
fly by and during every one of those years, the characters have been
celebrating many of the major holidays -- from New Year's Day to
Thanksgiving to Christmas. Check out this list of some of the series' more
noteworthy holiday experiences.New Year's Day
Don Draper spends New Year's Day with Lane Pryce in Season 4's "The Good
News" by marking the start of 1965 with a Japanese monster movie, a steak
dinner, a comedy show and the company of a couple of "lady friends."
Valentine's Day
In the Season 2 premiere, a still-married Don and Betty book a romantic
Valentine's Day at the Savoy but end up spending the night viewing
Jacqueline Kennedy's White House tour on TV (despite Betty's black
lingerie). EasterFather Gill asks Peggy's advice for his Palm Sunday sermon in Season
2's "Three Sundays," then gives Peggy an egg "for the little one" at the
parish egg hunt on Easter.
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The Mad Men Holiday Gift Guide As the year's end fast approaches, AMC can ease
your holiday shopping anxiety with gift ideas
for Mad Men fans. Whether you're shopping for a
fashion junkie or a music buff, there's a gift
idea for all types of Maddicts. For the Busy Maddict: Mad Men 2012 Calendar You'll never forget a date (or a Mad Men Sunday
morning encore) when you've got Don Draper's
face to remind you. Manage your daily life with
this 16-month calendar featuring your favorite
Mad Men characters from Season 4. From Don and
Roger to Peggy and Joan -- the gang's all there. For the Mad Men Newbie: Mad Men: Seasons 1-4 DVD
Pack Do you know anyone who has Mad Men on their list
of must-watch shows but has yet to actually
watch it? Offer them the gift of this complete
DVD set. With all four seasons at their
fingertips, they'll have no excuses (and love
you forever after). Also available in Blu-ray. For the Obsessive Maddict: Mad Men: Season Four Gear up for Season 5 by re-watching all of
Season 4, then keep going with special DVD
features like "Divorce: Circa 1960s" and "How to
Succeed in Business Draper Style." Completists
will appreciate the audio commentary for all 13
episodes. Also available in Blu-ray. Featured Video -
Inside Mad Men's Wardrobe Features -Hendricks in Leather. Staton as a
Gumshoe. Five Video
Games Starring Mad Men Actors Denver Post Eagerly Awaits Season 5; Jared
Harris Talks Lane Pryce With NY Mag
How Well Do You
Know Vincent Kartheiser?
Take the Ultimate Fan Quiz and Find Out Vincent Kartheiser has been an actor for almost
his entire life, but he's most recognized for
the role of ad man Pete Campbell on Mad Men. You
know all about his character on the show, but
how much do you about Kartheiser himself? Do you
know what his very first big-screen role was? Or
how he changed the life of his Mad Men co-star,
Christina Hendricks? How about which dancing
legend he was compared to by The New York Times?
Take the Vincent Kartheiser Ultimate Fan Quiz
and prove it. Inside Mad Men:
Creating the Pilot The Daily Show Brings Jon Hamm Into Politics;
Steven Spielberg Casts
Jared Harris in Lincoln Why Just Watch Mad Men When You Can Wear It Too?
Red Hot:
Christina Hendricks was chosen for The 2011 TV
Guide Magazine Hot List in this week's issue!
"Mad Men" won the Emmy for "Outstanding
Drama Series" this year (2011)!
Other Emmy nominees were:
Elisabeth Moss (Peggy) for Outstanding
Lead Actress in a Drama Series; Cara Buono (Faye) and Randee Heller (Miss
Blankenship) both nominated for Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama
Series; Robert Morse (Bert) nominated for
Outstanding
Guest Actor in a Drama Series;
Jon Hamm
(Don) nominated for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series;
Christina Hendricks (Joan) nominated for
Outstanding Supporting Actress;
and John
Slattery (Roger) nominated for Outstanding Supporting Actor!
This Emmy season, "Mad Men" fans are cheering on Don Draper's elderly
secretary and comedic relief "Ida Blankenship" played by chameleon Randee
Heller who is Emmy nominated for "Outstanding Guest Actress in a Drama."
Dubbed "The Queen of Perversions" by Roger Sterling (John Slattery),
Randee Heller starred as Don Draper's (Jon Hamm) incompetent yet
snark-tastic bespectacled secretary-from-hell. Heller's memorable stint
and unforgettable exit on the 4th Season of "Mad Men" earned her the
praise: "An Emmy Nomination For Miss Blankenship Is A Win For Us All" by
DLISTED.
With a recurring role on this season of USA
Network's "In Plain Sight" alongside Mary McCormack and Frederick Weller,
Heller is also known for her iconic role as the mother of Ralph Macchio in
THE KARATE KID and THE KARATE KID 3. She made history for playing the
first lesbian ever on television in the series "Soap" alongside Billy
Crystal. Heller's stage career parallels her astounding resume of
television work including roles in "Grease," "Cabaret" and Bermuda Avenue
Triangle," and most notably as Barbra Streisand's mother in the stage
performance of Streisand's "Timeless" 2000 concert series.
A breast cancer survivor, Heller is an active volunteer at the American
Cancer Society's Reach to Recovery, a program that has helped people cope
with their breast cancer experience. We would love to secure Randee Heller
as a guest to discuss her road to the Emmy's and look forward to hearing
your thoughts.
No bartender at the TCA Awards? MAD MEN Creator
Matt Weiner takes matters into his own hands.
http://say.ly/oGwzfE
MAD MEN Boss Matthew Weiner Talks Season 5
Delay, Possible Don/Betty Reunion.
http://bit.ly/kjtRZi
MAD MEN, FRINGE, MODERN FAMILY, COMMUNITY,
JUSTIFIED, FRIDAY NIGHT LIGHTS Lead Critics
Choice Awards. http://bit.ly/m1FXaj Jon Hamm, Elisabeth
Moss, John Slattery, Christina Hendricks, and
the show are all nominated. Watch the show
Monday, June, 20 on VH1.
Mad Men actress Christina Hendricks recently talked to Parade.com about
returning to the Mad Men set next month, the drama behind the show's
hiatus, her years as a "goth" kid in high school, and much more more.
Here are some highlights:
Heading back to the 1960s for season five...
"Yes, we're going to get back to filming next month. We don't have an
exact date, but we're all very anxious and excited. I want to get the show
back on the air because I know lots of people are waiting!"
Any doubt that the series would get back on track?
"I always had faith that everything was going to go fine. [Series creator]
Matt Weiner is an incredible producer and writer and creator of our show.
He's very passionate about it and really held firm to what he wanted and
what was best for the show. There wouldn't be a show without him, so I
knew it was going to work out. It just took a little while."
Will both Christina and co-star January Jones be sporting baby bumps this
season? "That's a good question! I don't know what's going to happen yet.
I know the writers are in the room working away and I'm going to go in and
try to get some hints, but generally we don't know what's going to happen
until we get that first script. So that makes me really excited to find
out because I don't even know." On having her own wish of becoming an actress come true...
"I've always been sort of a ham. I was always attracted to the arts, even
at a very young age. I was in dance classes and in theater productions.
It's something that came really naturally to me. I was a little Goth kid
in high school and dyed my hair purple, but I was still doing performances
and acting. I just looked very dramatic with my purple hair!
Here's the link to the full interview
MAD MEN Creator Signs Longterm Deal, Show Now
Renewed Through Season 6.
http://bit.ly/hOCKYP
"Mad Men" star January Jones talks to AOL's Moviefone about the new
season as Betty Draper and upcoming movies including Unknown (which
opens this weekend) and X-Men: First Class (which opens in June). In her
interview she also discusses the comparisons to Grace Kelly and her
revealing costume in the new X-Men movie. Quote highlights are available
below and to read the entire article you can
click here.
Some quotes:
On Grace Kelly comparisons:
"The Grace Kelly comparison, I take that with a grain of salt. She was
really beautiful and great and philanthropic. I don't know how I'm
supposed to live up to that."
On how revealing her Emma Frost costume in 'X-Men' is:
"I'm naked. [Laughs.] In the comics, the costume is pretty much just
painted on and she has a pretty unrealistic body. So it was a challenge
for me. I literally went from 'Mad Men,' packed the next day and flew to
[the set in] London -- so there wasn't any time for me to do a lot of
toning up or getting fit. I just had to wing it.
But we had a lot of fun with the costumes in that we wanted to make them
very revealing and sexy, and they're always white and pearlized.
We got that Emma Frost look, but with a '60s twist -- and a lot of
sparkles, because she turns into a diamond. We did all the research from
the comic books and took bits and pieces of her costumes from different
time periods and meshed it all together. We did a lot of leather."
On being involved in coming up with the costume:
"Definitely. I have to feel good in it. I'm the one who's got to wear it
18 hours a day. It was a lot of boots, a lot of hair, a lot of boobs. You
can't please everyone, but the goal is to not disappoint everyone."
On what's next for Betty in 'Mad Men':
"Everybody assumes I'd like to see her happy, but it's not fun to play
out. [Laughs.] I never really think about that and I never really try to
guess -- because I'm always wrong."
LATE NIGHT WITH JIMMY FALLON January Jones (2/14/11) Jimmy and January talk about Valentine's Day and
her new film, 'Unknown.'
VIDEO Valentine's Crossbow with January Jones
(2/14/11) Jimmy and January play Cupid and shoot arrows
for points and shots of champagne.
VIDEO
30 Rock live show vet and
experienced host Jon Hamm makes it a treble this
weekend as he hosts his third SNL on Saturday
(10/30)! Even though he spends most of his time
as super-serious Don Draper, I think we all know
by now that Jon knows how to make us laugh, as
proven by his first promo. SNL Promo: Jon Hamm Jon Hamm hosts SNL 10/30 with musical guest
Rihanna. VIDEOMonologue
Megan Fox Joins Jon Hamm,
Kristen Wiig in 'Friends With Kids'
VIDEO
Late Night with Jimmy Fallon: Jimmy was
joined by Mad Men's January Jones on Friday. January dishes on the new season of the
hit series and takes on Jimmy in a beer pong rematch! Friday's full
episode is also available online:
VIDEO . January Jones (7/23/10) The Mad Men star talks about the new season.
VIDEO January Jones Beer Pong January and Jimmy face-off for a beer pong
rematch! VIDEO
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