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I thought Bert's comment to Don about residing in a dead man's office was vicious, even for Bert. I was quite taken aback by it.
Bert should have retired last season with a nice going away party while he still had credibility, and, before he has to resign or he's found keeled over the desk. With his secretary trying to find his shoes.
Interesting notes about the song "Carousel" - I was too busy rocking out to Graham Nash's perfect voice to make the connection to Don's brilliant "Kodak Carousel" pitch.
And yet - Cosgrove also referenced this pitch in episode 3 (in near-worshipful tones) when he welcomed Don back.
It's probably been said before, but I think that pitch represents Don at his best moment and is a symbol of the good self he is trying to (and hopefully will) reclaim.
And I like where the author is going with Peggy and Don - starting a new agency! Perhaps with Cosgrove (who obviously still likes and respects Don, and who is obviously is miserable at SCP) and Pete?
I know it's still early, but I'm kinda surprised nobody's mentioned the war in Vietnam yet, it's early 1969 and this is the height of US involvement in the war, protests at home culminating at Kent State in 1970
I know it's still early, but I'm kinda surprised nobody's mentioned the war in Vietnam yet, it's early 1969 and this is the height of US involvement in the war, protests at home culminating at Kent State in 1970
The war has been mentioned. As early as Joan's husband being sent over, and in last season with Sylvia and Arnold trying to prevent their son from being called up.
The war has been mentioned. As early as Joan's husband being sent over, and in last season with Sylvia and Arnold trying to prevent their son from being called up.
Yes. Don used his influence to keep the son out of Vietnam.
I usually read the NYT Mad Men review. In my youth I read Portnoy's Complaint. I can't remember whether I thought it was shocking or just weird. I have it on my "read over" list to see if have a different opinion. The reviewer liked this episode because it was loaded with symbolism. Graham Nash was interviewed by Pete Rose a couple weeks ago. I'm now reading his memoir.
I 2001: A Space Odyssey when it came. The episode titled “The Monolith,” refers to the mysterious, black slab in Stanley Kubrick’s 1968 film.
Clips:
Joan told the new girl Peggy, introducing her to a phone and a Selectric typewriter. “It looks complicated, but the men who designed it made it simple enough for a woman to use.” WATCHING ‘MAD MEN’ - ArtsBeat Blog - NYTimes.com - NYTimes.com
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