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[jamny]

So does the embezzlement ever come out?

 

[Premier]

So does the embezzlement ever come out?

Nah. Don will cover it for him.

 

[Apple Jack]

I can see Don telling Roger at some point, but I doubt he tells anybody else. Maybe Megan, but I doubt it. Don knows secrets.

 

[Wrighteous Ray]

So does the embezzlement ever come out?

Nah. Don will cover it for him.

This is a fairly mild spoiler but don't read it if you want to watch the season finale completely fresh:

Spoiler

It seems likely that more stuff about Lane will be revealed in the finale, based upon this interview with two Mad Men writers:

In the end, all we can say is that the experience is not over. There is still one more episode to digest and consider. And what a brilliant one it is from Matthew Weiner. A season-finale glimpse into Lane’s (and Don’s) tortured soul awaits. We don’t think anyone will be disappointed.

 

[The Hank]

What did Lanes note say?

Boilerplate resignation letter.

Can you elaborate on thisWas it just a standard resignation letter?My wife and I were trying to hear what Roger said but couldnt hear.

 

[Wrighteous Ray]

What did Lanes note say?

Boilerplate resignation letter.

Can you elaborate on thisWas it just a standard resignation letter?My wife and I were trying to hear what Roger said but couldnt hear.

He said "boilerplate resignation letter." He didn't read it aloud.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

I can see Don telling Roger at some point, but I doubt he tells anybody else. Maybe Megan, but I doubt it. Don knows secrets.

I forget, did Don tell Megan about the extent of Lane's firing? Either way, she's certainly going to be able to figure out that his firing and suicide probably had a lot to do with each other. Especially since he did it in the office.

 

[The Hank]

What did Lanes note say?

Boilerplate resignation letter.

Can you elaborate on thisWas it just a standard resignation letter?My wife and I were trying to hear what Roger said but couldnt hear.

He said "boilerplate resignation letter." He didn't read it aloud.

Oh ok...Here comes the :noob: question, what does that mean? Does it mean that it is a generic resignation letter?

 

[Good Posting Judge]

What did Lanes note say?

Boilerplate resignation letter.

Can you elaborate on thisWas it just a standard resignation letter?My wife and I were trying to hear what Roger said but couldnt hear.

He said "boilerplate resignation letter." He didn't read it aloud.

Oh ok...Here comes the :noob: question, what does that mean? Does it mean that it is a generic resignation letter?

Yes. Boilerplate is any text that can be reused in different contexts or applications.

 

[Brock Middlebrook]

What did Lanes note say?

Boilerplate resignation letter.

Can you elaborate on thisWas it just a standard resignation letter?My wife and I were trying to hear what Roger said but couldnt hear.

He said "boilerplate resignation letter." He didn't read it aloud.

Oh ok...Here comes the :noob: question, what does that mean? Does it mean that it is a generic resignation letter?

yepbrilliant stroke there

 

[The Hank]

What did Lanes note say?

Boilerplate resignation letter.

Can you elaborate on thisWas it just a standard resignation letter?My wife and I were trying to hear what Roger said but couldnt hear.

He said "boilerplate resignation letter." He didn't read it aloud.

Oh ok...Here comes the :noob: question, what does that mean? Does it mean that it is a generic resignation letter?

yepbrilliant stroke there

Must agree, wow, what a show.

 

[jamny]

I can see Don telling Roger at some point, but I doubt he tells anybody else. Maybe Megan, but I doubt it. Don knows secrets.

I forget, did Don tell Megan about the extent of Lane's firing? Either way, she's certainly going to be able to figure out that his firing and suicide probably had a lot to do with each other. Especially since he did it in the office.

Yes, Don told Megan that Lane was taking money.

 

[The Hank]

What did Lanes note say?

Boilerplate resignation letter.

Can you elaborate on thisWas it just a standard resignation letter?My wife and I were trying to hear what Roger said but couldnt hear.

He said "boilerplate resignation letter." He didn't read it aloud.

Oh ok...Here comes the :noob: question, what does that mean? Does it mean that it is a generic resignation letter?

Yes. Boilerplate is any text that can be reused in different contexts or applications.

Thanks GPJ,Thats what I figured but wanted to confirm.

 

[The Hank]

I can see Don telling Roger at some point, but I doubt he tells anybody else. Maybe Megan, but I doubt it. Don knows secrets.

I forget, did Don tell Megan about the extent of Lane's firing? Either way, she's certainly going to be able to figure out that his firing and suicide probably had a lot to do with each other. Especially since he did it in the office.

Yes, Don told Megan that Lane was taking money.

She'll definitely put 2 and 2 together.

 

[Apple Jack]

I can see Don telling Roger at some point, but I doubt he tells anybody else. Maybe Megan, but I doubt it. Don knows secrets.

I forget, did Don tell Megan about the extent of Lane's firing? Either way, she's certainly going to be able to figure out that his firing and suicide probably had a lot to do with each other. Especially since he did it in the office.

Yes, Don told Megan that Lane was taking money.

He did? I don't remember that.

 

[The Hank]

I can see Don telling Roger at some point, but I doubt he tells anybody else. Maybe Megan, but I doubt it. Don knows secrets.

I forget, did Don tell Megan about the extent of Lane's firing? Either way, she's certainly going to be able to figure out that his firing and suicide probably had a lot to do with each other. Especially since he did it in the office.

Yes, Don told Megan that Lane was taking money.

He did? I don't remember that.

Spoiler

Whenever Don came home from work the first time and forgot to tell Megan that Sally was coming over. Sally told Don that Megan was taking a nap, Don walks into the room and Megan is laying there and told Don WTF, why didnt you tell me Sally was coming today.Thats when Don said he forgot to call her (Megan) and tell her Sally was on her way because he had a crappy day had to fire Lane because he was stealing $ from company.

 

[jamny]

I can see Don telling Roger at some point, but I doubt he tells anybody else. Maybe Megan, but I doubt it. Don knows secrets.

I forget, did Don tell Megan about the extent of Lane's firing? Either way, she's certainly going to be able to figure out that his firing and suicide probably had a lot to do with each other. Especially since he did it in the office.

Yes, Don told Megan that Lane was taking money.

He did? I don't remember that.

Yes, when Megan was "taking a nap" while Sally was in the living room. She yelled at Don for not calling and he said he had to fire Lane because he was embezzling funds.

 

[Apple Jack]

I can see Don telling Roger at some point, but I doubt he tells anybody else. Maybe Megan, but I doubt it. Don knows secrets.

I forget, did Don tell Megan about the extent of Lane's firing? Either way, she's certainly going to be able to figure out that his firing and suicide probably had a lot to do with each other. Especially since he did it in the office.

Yes, Don told Megan that Lane was taking money.

He did? I don't remember that.

Yes, when Megan was "taking a nap" while Sally was in the living room. She yelled at Don for not calling and he said he had to fire Lane because he was embezzling funds.

Yeah, now I remember. Thanks.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

I would like to hang out in an apartment with Megan all day.

I don't even mean for any sexual means, just to lounge around and go for a walk or something.

 

[The Hank]

I would like to hang out in an apartment with Megan all day.I don't even mean for any sexual means, just to lounge around and go for a walk or something.

She'll make you a sandwich?

 

[jamny]

I would like to hang out in an apartment with Megan all day.I don't even mean for any sexual means, just to lounge around and go for a walk or something.

She'll make you a sandwich?

Thought it was funny when Megan asked Glen if he'd like something to eat and he just casually said "if you don't mind" and hands her his coat. I don't think I would have wanted to wait around to meet Sally's dad at that point.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

I would like to hang out in an apartment with Megan all day.I don't even mean for any sexual means, just to lounge around and go for a walk or something.

She'll make you a sandwich?

Sounds awesome.

 

[Righetti]

a buddy just reminded me that David Chase usually had the second to last episode of the Sopranos was the one with most fireworks.. with Weiner coming from the Chase school, it could be that the last episode is a bit dissapointing (by this weeks' standards)

 

[Apple Jack]

a buddy just reminded me that David Chase usually had the second to last episode of the Sopranos was the one with most fireworks.. with Weiner coming from the Chase school, it could be that the last episode is a bit dissapointing (by this weeks' standards)

A lot of the good shows do that. SFU did it. I think the idea is to not have a cliffhanger. It's much more gratifying for the viewer to have an event happen and then get a taste of the fallout and a bit of setting the table for next season. Thrones did it, too.

 

[jwb]

a buddy just reminded me that David Chase usually had the second to last episode of the Sopranos was the one with most fireworks.. with Weiner coming from the Chase school, it could be that the last episode is a bit dissapointing (by this weeks' standards)

A lot of the good shows do that. SFU did it. I think the idea is to not have a cliffhanger. It's much more gratifying for the viewer to have an event happen and then get a taste of the fallout and a bit of setting the table for next season. Thrones did it, too.

Much better that way. Almost nothing worse than watching the season finale of a show, and thinking "oh no.... no way they wrap this all up in 15 minutes."

 

[Juxtatarot]

So, now, Joan will to Lane's job, right?

 

[badmojo1006]

So, now, Joan will to Lane's job, right?

Most likely

 

[Premier]

So, now, Joan will to Lane's job, right?

And an extra 3% share. That was the richest BJ she ever gave.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

I would probably sleep with someone to gain partial ownership in a company.

 

[badmojo1006]

Hopefully we will see Peggy at Lane's funeral. I still think she will be reduced to 2-3 guest shots next season. Which would make me :(

 

[jdoggydogg]

Hopefully we will see Peggy at Lane's funeral. I still think she will be reduced to 2-3 guest shots next season. Which would make me :(

This would be a huge mistake. I think Weiner knows that Peggy is one of the show's best characters.If this happens, I'm going to assume that a heavily reduced role for Peggy was a result of the actress pursuing other career opportunities.

 

[jwb]

Hopefully we will see Peggy at Lane's funeral. I still think she will be reduced to 2-3 guest shots next season. Which would make me :(

I had mentioned earlier that if she was to come back, that this would be the time/place. That Don gives her the "we need you" pitch. And maybe offer her a % (as they alluded to with Ken - lots of partnership offers being thrown around - what's one more?) How much time has passed between Peggy leaving and Lane dying?

 

[Good Posting Judge]

Hopefully we will see Peggy at Lane's funeral. I still think she will be reduced to 2-3 guest shots next season. Which would make me :(

I had mentioned earlier that if she was to come back, that this would be the time/place. That Don gives her the "we need you" pitch. And maybe offer her a % (as they alluded to with Ken - lots of partnership offers being thrown around - what's one more?) How much time has passed between Peggy leaving and Lane dying?

It's usually a month or so in-between episodes, no? I think it varies.Bringing Peggy back now would be incredibly cheap. And not many people reverse course after getting an awesome gig like that.

 

[Premier]

It's been a month. Don mentioned something about being a month into Jaguar.

 

[jwb]

Hopefully we will see Peggy at Lane's funeral. I still think she will be reduced to 2-3 guest shots next season. Which would make me :(

I had mentioned earlier that if she was to come back, that this would be the time/place. That Don gives her the "we need you" pitch. And maybe offer her a % (as they alluded to with Ken - lots of partnership offers being thrown around - what's one more?) How much time has passed between Peggy leaving and Lane dying?

It's usually a month or so in-between episodes, no? I think it varies.Bringing Peggy back now would be incredibly cheap. And not many people reverse course after getting an awesome gig like that.

well, maybe Dow mentions "a woman's perspective would be nice" (or whatnot.)I agree, it's probably cheap. But I could see it happening (although I hope not - it's much bolder to be done with her arc.)

 

[Apple Juice]

I read a spoiler that the finale opens with Lane waiting at the airport for a plane back to England. The body in his office wasn't him. Rumor is that Peggy is in on it, in more ways than one.

 

[Premier]

I read a spoiler that the finale opens with Lane waiting at the airport for a plane back to England. The body in his office wasn't him. Rumor is that Peggy is in on it, in more ways than one.

:whoosh:

 

[Righetti]

I read a spoiler that the finale opens with Lane waiting at the airport for a plane back to England. The body in his office wasn't him. Rumor is that Peggy is in on it, in more ways than one.

Was it Duck?

 

[The Hank]

I read a spoiler that the finale opens with Lane waiting at the airport for a plane back to England. The body in his office wasn't him. Rumor is that Peggy is in on it, in more ways than one.

:whoosh:

According to Jared Harris himself, he's out.

link

(Click the link, its a good read on the latest episode)

Is there a dread at all among the cast, is it something you speculate about?

The only person who's guaranteed to be there all the way through Season 7 is Don Draper, and everyone knows that. You can't question [Weiner’s] judgment because it's been flawless. I can see from a personal point of view the value of going out with a bang like this. I'm grateful for that. I'm sad that I will no longer be working with them, and for him, and on that incredible material. But you can't question the man's dramatic judgment.

I know that “Mad Men” is going to be massive as it builds towards the end. Even when we were doing all the kick-off stuff for Season 5, people kept asking him about Season 7. It's just going to get bigger and bigger, and I'm very, very sad that I won’t be a part of that. I'm incredibly lucky to have been a part of it at all. I came late, and it has been really good to me.

 

[Encyclopedia Brown]

If this happens, I'm going to assume that a heavily reduced role for Peggy was a result of the actress pursuing other career opportunities.

I wondered that, as well.However, her imdb page is not exactly over flowing. She looks to have supporting roles in the Jack Kerouac flick, and then a Lawrence Kasdan movie.I still contend that she will be back full-time on the show.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

If this happens, I'm going to assume that a heavily reduced role for Peggy was a result of the actress pursuing other career opportunities.

I wondered that, as well.However, her imdb page is not exactly over flowing. She looks to have supporting roles in the Jack Kerouac flick, and then a Lawrence Kasdan movie.I still contend that she will be back full-time on the show.

In the interview with Jared Harris, he said that part of the deal was that he wasn't to go for any pilots, as that'd be an obvious tip-off that he was being written off the show. His agents/management didn't even know.So maybe she hasn't set anything up yet. I can't see her having any trouble getting work, given how good she's been on Mad Men, and the show's cache in general.

 

[jdoggydogg]

If this happens, I'm going to assume that a heavily reduced role for Peggy was a result of the actress pursuing other career opportunities.

I wondered that, as well.However, her imdb page is not exactly over flowing.

She looks to have supporting roles in the Jack Kerouac flick, and then a Lawrence Kasdan movie.

I still contend that she will be back full-time on the show.

I agree. I think the show really wants her, and I bet she doesn't believe she's the next Angelina Jolie.

 

[Daywalker]

If this happens, I'm going to assume that a heavily reduced role for Peggy was a result of the actress pursuing other career opportunities.

I wondered that, as well.However, her imdb page is not exactly over flowing.

She looks to have supporting roles in the Jack Kerouac flick, and then a Lawrence Kasdan movie.

I still contend that she will be back full-time on the show.

I agree. I think the show really wants her, and I bet she doesn't believe she's the next Angelina Jolie.

How much could she be getting from Mad Men? 20K/episode? 250k/year? Mad Men is not a network hit but I bet through all the outlets it makes big money for AMC. If you believe those in charge nothing makes money.If this is a negotiation what does she have to lose? She has a big enough name that their is no reason to work for relative peanuts for AMC.

 

[Good Posting Judge]

If this happens, I'm going to assume that a heavily reduced role for Peggy was a result of the actress pursuing other career opportunities.

I wondered that, as well.However, her imdb page is not exactly over flowing.

She looks to have supporting roles in the Jack Kerouac flick, and then a Lawrence Kasdan movie.

I still contend that she will be back full-time on the show.

I agree. I think the show really wants her, and I bet she doesn't believe she's the next Angelina Jolie.

I'd be willing to wager even money that she's done as a regular.

 

[jdoggydogg]

If this happens, I'm going to assume that a heavily reduced role for Peggy was a result of the actress pursuing other career opportunities.

I wondered that, as well.However, her imdb page is not exactly over flowing.

She looks to have supporting roles in the Jack Kerouac flick, and then a Lawrence Kasdan movie.

I still contend that she will be back full-time on the show.

I agree. I think the show really wants her, and I bet she doesn't believe she's the next Angelina Jolie.

I'd be willing to wager even money that she's done as a regular.

LA LA LA! I can't hear you! LA LA LA!

 

[Apple Jack]

Why is it so hard to believe that the character has simply been written into a new life away from SCDP because it made sense for the character? It's as if some people are in denial.

Although, it is interesting that Jared Harris is doing interviews about leaving the show and Moss is not.

 

[The_Man]

I think Peggy is mostly gone, though she might show up for a scene from time to time. In retrospect, that's why they brought Ginsberg in - to be the main "creative" character to replace her.

 

[Righetti]

Why is it so hard to believe that the character has simply been written into a new life away from SCDP because it made sense for the character? It's as if some people are in denial.Although, it is interesting that Jared Harris is doing interviews about leaving the show and Moss is not.

I think Lane is obviously done (unless they pull a lame Big ##### thing with a bunch of lame dream sequences) whereas Peggy might come back.. her giving a bunch of interviews would be giving away the future of her character

 

[Zow]

Okay so on the popularity of this thread and the recommendations of friends and family my fiancée and I have started watching mad men. We are five episodes into the first season. At the risk of sounding like a pariah here, we are both wondering when exactly do things start to happen? Seems like pure character development so far resulting in not many endearing characters. I think we are both willing to continue watching but can I get some assurance things start to happen?

 

[jwb]

Okay so on the popularity of this thread and the recommendations of friends and family my fiancée and I have started watching mad men. We are five episodes into the first season. At the risk of sounding like a pariah here, we are both wondering when exactly do things start to happen? Seems like pure character development so far resulting in not many endearing characters. I think we are both willing to continue watching but can I get some assurance things start to happen?

Well, there are no "things" that happen.This show has two aspects: it's a show about characters, and it's a show about a certain time period. It's a slow, deep show, with characters that act fairly normally (I don't recall once thinking "no way do people really act like that".) There are no huge "gotchas" or anything like that. If you are looking for heavy drama in a "how in the heck does this work itself out next episode" vein, you'll be disappointed.