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The Beatles Featured in 'Mad Men' Plot

Dave Lifton — Tue, 08 May 2012 12:55:20 +0000

For the third time this season, classic rock played an important role in the plot of and episode of AMC’s ‘Mad Men.’ Last month saw Don Draper (Jon Hamm) and Harry Crane (Rich Sommer) try to get the Rolling Stones to shill for Heinz Baked Beans and the Beach Boys‘ ‘I Just Wasn’t Made for These Times’ was the soundtrack to Roger Sterling’s (John Slattery) first acid trip. On last night’s (May 6) episode, the Beatles worked their way in to the daily life of the men and women of Sterling Cooper Draper Price.

10 Signs You're Hooked on 'Mad Men'

Danny Gallagher — Mon, 09 Apr 2012 18:06:36 +0000

The TV powerhouse that is AMC’s ‘Mad Men’ has just entered its fifth season. It’s entertaining, smart, honest and completely unafraid to smash social boundaries. Does that sound like a show that would last more than five minutes on network television? Of course, just like any critically acclaimed TV show, the audience has more than [...]

Rolling Stones Featured in 'Mad Men' Plot

Dave Lifton — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 13:00:11 +0000

Despite the series taking place in the ’60s, rock music has barely featured in the stories of AMC’s ‘Mad Men.’ But on Sunday (April 1) night’s episode, the world’s greatest rock and roll band were an integral part of one of the subplots. Early in the show, which is set in the summer of 1966, [...]

Emmy Nominations 2011: 'Mildred Pierce,' 'Mad Men,' 'Modern Family' Earn Top Honors

Tony Hart — Thu, 14 Jul 2011 16:00:20 +0000

As expected, 'Mad Men' and 'Modern Family' were among the top series nominated for the 2011 Primetime Emmys, announced early Thursday morning.

'Mad Men' picked up an impressive 19 nominations, the most of any drama series, including Outstanding Drama Series, Outstanding Leading Actor (Jon Hamm), Outstanding Leading Actress (Elisabeth Moss) and Outstanding Supporting Actress (Christina Hendricks).