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[chet]

Maybe I was late because I was with my family reading the bible.

 

[jdoggydogg]

"I don't want any more contact with Roger Sterling."

Dammit! Those two together are gold, Jerry, gold.

 

[chet]

Fantastic episode. Best of the season.

 

[Walton Goggins]

"I don't want any more contact with Roger Sterling."Dammit! Those two together are gold, Jerry, gold.

Don should have requested Roger get fired first. Roger is gone anyway.

 

[Major]

I was a bit disappointed that Don didn't get into the teacher's box during the eclipse.

Great episode. Easily one of the best. If only HBO didn't reject the series or we'd see Betty for an extended period of time on that Victorian sofa.

 

[piratemike]

"I don't want any more contact with Roger Sterling."Dammit! Those two together are gold, Jerry, gold.

This just sets up one of two scenarios:1. Don and Roger have limited but tense contact, resulting in a huge blowout of epic ratings-grabbing proportions.2. Don and Roger stay away from each other, and realize that only in each other do they find true meaning, and the bromance heats up, leading to epic ratings-grabbing proportions.

 

[piratemike]

"I don't want any more contact with Roger Sterling."Dammit! Those two together are gold, Jerry, gold.

This just sets up one of two scenarios:1. Don and Roger have limited but tense contact, resulting in a huge blowout of epic ratings-grabbing proportions.2. Don and Roger stay away from each other, and realize that only in each other do they find true meaning, and the bromance heats up, leading to epic ratings-grabbing proportions.

I honestly have no idea what this post means. I just love this show. So much.

 

[jdoggydogg]

"I don't want any more contact with Roger Sterling."Dammit! Those two together are gold, Jerry, gold.

This just sets up one of two scenarios:1. Don and Roger have limited but tense contact, resulting in a huge blowout of epic ratings-grabbing proportions.2. Don and Roger stay away from each other, and realize that only in each other do they find true meaning, and the bromance heats up, leading to epic ratings-grabbing proportions.

I honestly have no idea what this post means. I just love this show. So much.

 

[jamny]

As smart as Don is, I'm surprised he took those pills from the hitchhikers. Anyone think that leads to anything else?

 

[Christo]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

 

[Walton Goggins]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

Take his car and he will report it and they will get caught but just take his money and obviously he wont.They weren't dodging the draft, that was part of the scam to make Don think they were just a couple of scared but good kids.

 

[Brock Middlebrook]

fantastic ep

I loved the Pete and Peggy scene. They have such an interesting dynamic - but once again subtext carries the day.

 

[Christo]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

Take his car and he will report it and they will get caught but just take his money and obviously he wont.They weren't dodging the draft, that was part of the scam to make Don think they were just a couple of scared but good kids.

That explanation makes no more sense than the inclusion of the scene in the show in the first place.

 

[piratemike]

And it's 1963.

 

[Brock Middlebrook]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Conrad_Hilton

interesting

 

[RudiStein]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard. Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?It's too much.

It's American television not James Joyce. I'm not going to gripe about 'heavy-handed symbolism'. And there definitely were draft evaders in 1963. John Gotti was one of them.

 

[Please See Mine]

Just finished ep 3 of season 2, so only have read through the first 2 pages, but didn't see this mentioned.

When Draper sticks his hand in Bobbi Barrett's cooch and says "You will do this".

One of the craziest things I've seen on a TV show.

 

[RudiStein]

Just finished ep 3 of season 2, so only have read through the first 2 pages, but didn't see this mentioned.When Draper sticks his hand in Bobbi Barrett's cooch and says "You will do this". One of the craziest things I've seen on a TV show.

That is such a suave move. Draper is cooler than a gravedigger's handshake.

 

[Raider Nation]

Great scene between Peggy and Don, by the way. Those were harsh words, considering how he's been pretty cool to her. But they were all true and needed to be said.

The whole episode was full of great stuff like this.Don and PeggyDuck and PeggyPete and PeggyDon and SterlingDon and BettySo many great scenes.

Not to mention Cooper and Don. I don't think we've ever seen Cooper get all bad-### on someone...even in his own, subdued way.

Coop appears to be the grandfatherly mentor figure, but don't be fooled. He is more shrewd than you think.Take that move where he has everyone remove their shoes when entering his office. That's a ploy to psychologically emasculate others.

 

[RudiStein]

Great scene between Peggy and Don, by the way. Those were harsh words, considering how he's been pretty cool to her. But they were all true and needed to be said.

The whole episode was full of great stuff like this.Don and Peggy

Duck and Peggy

Pete and Peggy

Don and Sterling

Don and Betty

So many great scenes.

Not to mention Cooper and Don. I don't think we've ever seen Cooper get all bad-### on someone...even in his own, subdued way.

Coop appears to be the grandfatherly mentor figure, but don't be fooled. He is more shrewd than you think.Take that move where he has everyone remove their shoes when entering his office. That's a ploy to psychologically emasculate others.

That's where I keep my ######.

 

[Christo]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

It's American television not James Joyce. I'm not going to gripe about 'heavy-handed symbolism'. And there definitely were draft evaders in 1963. John Gotti was one of them.

Exactly

 

[jdoggydogg]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

It's American television not James Joyce. I'm not going to gripe about 'heavy-handed symbolism'. And there definitely were draft evaders in 1963. John Gotti was one of them.

Exactly

Exactly, what?

 

[RudiStein]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

It's American television not James Joyce. I'm not going to gripe about 'heavy-handed symbolism'. And there definitely were draft evaders in 1963. John Gotti was one of them.

Exactly

If your expectations are that high for a television show you might as well sell your set.

 

[Christo]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

It's American television not James Joyce. I'm not going to gripe about 'heavy-handed symbolism'. And there definitely were draft evaders in 1963. John Gotti was one of them.

Exactly

Exactly, what?

I expect that sort of crap from Joyce.

 

[RudiStein]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

It's American television not James Joyce. I'm not going to gripe about 'heavy-handed symbolism'. And there definitely were draft evaders in 1963. John Gotti was one of them.

Exactly

Exactly, what?

I expect that sort of crap from Joyce.

Should I have said 'Dostoevsky' instead?

 

[Brock Middlebrook]

Great scene between Peggy and Don, by the way. Those were harsh words, considering how he's been pretty cool to her. But they were all true and needed to be said.

The whole episode was full of great stuff like this.Don and PeggyDuck and PeggyPete and PeggyDon and SterlingDon and BettySo many great scenes.

Not to mention Cooper and Don. I don't think we've ever seen Cooper get all bad-### on someone...even in his own, subdued way.

Coop appears to be the grandfatherly mentor figure, but don't be fooled. He is more shrewd than you think.Take that move where he has everyone remove their shoes when entering his office. That's a ploy to psychologically emasculate others.

I've always known that he's shrewd. I'll try to think of other examples from other seasons.I've liked his dynamic with Don, because he knows Don is really smart, but sometimes indiscreet with the way he uses his powers.

 

[piratemike]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

It's American television not James Joyce. I'm not going to gripe about 'heavy-handed symbolism'. And there definitely were draft evaders in 1963. John Gotti was one of them.

Exactly

Exactly, what?

I expect that sort of crap from Joyce.

I didn't expect that.

 

[ElGatoLoco]

Never seen the show, but if I had to guess it'd be something like this:

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"Good job sycophants. Watch the suit."

 

[jdoggydogg]

I disagree with those who said this episode was great. While it certainly had its moments, it just seems they are trying too hard.

Is no one else worn out by all of the heavy-handed symbolism? Betty putting the chair in front of the hearth. Both Hilton and Cooper taking Don's chair and forcing him to the other side of his own desk. The eclipse while Don's playing coy with the teacher.

And what was with the couple eloping? They drug Don then knock him out. But they don't take his car? And who the hell was dodging the draft in 1962?

It's too much.

It's American television not James Joyce. I'm not going to gripe about 'heavy-handed symbolism'. And there definitely were draft evaders in 1963. John Gotti was one of them.

Exactly

Exactly, what?

I expect that sort of crap from Joyce.

OK. I'm glad I clarified. I don't disagree that the symbolism was not subtle. But it didn't bother me a bit. The show has so many wild successes, its failures are easily forgiven.

 

[Please See Mine]

Just finished ep 3 of season 2, so only have read through the first 2 pages, but didn't see this mentioned.When Draper sticks his hand in Bobbi Barrett's cooch and says "You will do this". One of the craziest things I've seen on a TV show.

That is such a suave move. Draper is cooler than a gravedigger's handshake.

Just starting episode 4 when he starts rubbing Betty to convince her to cancel the party invitation. This snatch grab is one powerful move.

 

[Raider Nation]

I can't get over how much I love this show. I feel sorry for those who've yet to discover it.

That Henry is a smooth character, eh? The scenes with he and Bette are intense.

 

[NMYMND]

Fios picked a great week to add AMC HD to my lineup. January Jones was ridiculous in that episode.

 

[fatguyinalittlecoat]

I think the best scene of the episode was Campbell and Joan in the department store.

 

[Raider Nation]

I think the best scene of the episode was Campbell and Joan in the department store.

She looked exceptionally pretty there. I don't care for her poofy office hair.

 

[Raider Nation]

Fios picked a great week to add AMC HD to my lineup. January Jones was ridiculous in that episode.

Stunningly beautiful woman. LOL @ the guys in Rome trying to pick her up.

 

[JerseyEagles]

Wonder how much Hilton Corp. paid AMC to have this whole Conrad Hilton storyline inputted.

Clever/subtle ad placement in general on this show.

 

[RudiStein]

"Hey, if you're going to rape some German au pair with giant cans at least have the common decency to do it elsewhere. Thanks"

Ah, the good old days.

 

[Please See Mine]

Season 3 premier tomorrow night.

With Goodfellas as the lead-in.

Big surprise. Raider Nation likes a show created by a Sopranos writer.

Yeah, because they are such similar programs.In episode four this season, Don takes Joan out into the woods and shoots her as she crawls away.

There are a lot of parallels between Don and Tony, including McJose's earlier point about Don always being attracted to independent, powerful women, despite having the seemingly perfect doting wife and mother at home and them both being emotionally empty due to screwed up childhoods.

 

[IDrinkyourMilkshake]

No mention of the Italians calling Don Draper ugly? I'm sure that ruffled some feathers here.

 

[jamny]

A Twisted Sister pin!!!!! On your uniform!!???!!!

 

[jdoggydogg]

I think the best scene of the episode was Campbell and Joan in the department store.

She looked exceptionally pretty there. I don't care for her poofy office hair.

She definitely lost some weight.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Wonder how much Hilton Corp. paid AMC to have this whole Conrad Hilton storyline inputted. Clever/subtle ad placement in general on this show.

It's likely they didn't pay anything. Mad Men didn't receive permission to use Kodak's name in season one when Draper pitched the name "carousel" for the slide projector.

 

[Mystery Achiever]

Stll looking for Hilton, but found this article on MM product placements.

http://www.brandweek.com/bw/content_displa...5cf0fe96362e106

Here's something on Hilton

http://www.smartbrief.com/news/aaaa/indust...5B-2FDFDE31F349

 

[DPRugby]

Was just introduced to this show with the set of Season 1 DVDs. This is a really fun show so far (10 episodes into S1). Well written and set in a way that makes even some of the slower scenes very watchable.

 

[jdoggydogg]

Have we talked about this already? I am amazed at how much acting on this show is non-verbal. Just look at Don and Betty's non-verbal interaction. Phenomenal.

 

[RudiStein]

Have we talked about this already? I am amazed at how much acting on this show is non-verbal. Just look at Don and Betty's non-verbal interaction. Phenomenal.

Hamm is great at that. In the last EP Francine the neighbor says something to Don in the kitchen about being tired from their trip to Rome (alluding to them having lots of sex). Don gives her this great look like 'really?'

 

[jdoggydogg]

Have we talked about this already? I am amazed at how much acting on this show is non-verbal. Just look at Don and Betty's non-verbal interaction. Phenomenal.

Hamm is great at that. In the last EP Francine the neighbor says something to Don in the kitchen about being tired from their trip to Rome (alluding to them having lots of sex). Don gives her this great look like 'really?'

Exactly. And the more Hamm interviews I see, the more I appreciate his acting. He doesn't come across as charismatic at all in his interviews. I don't mean he's a schlub, but his actual personality seems a lot different than Draper's.

 

[Walton Goggins]

Have we talked about this already? I am amazed at how much acting on this show is non-verbal. Just look at Don and Betty's non-verbal interaction. Phenomenal.

Hamm is great at that. In the last EP Francine the neighbor says something to Don in the kitchen about being tired from their trip to Rome (alluding to them having lots of sex). Don gives her this great look like 'really?'

Exactly. And the more Hamm interviews I see, the more I appreciate his acting. He doesn't come across as charismatic at all in his interviews. I don't mean he's a schlub, but his actual personality seems a lot different than Draper's.

That's called "acting".

 

[ytsejam]

Have we talked about this already? I am amazed at how much acting on this show is non-verbal. Just look at Don and Betty's non-verbal interaction. Phenomenal.

Hamm is great at that. In the last EP Francine the neighbor says something to Don in the kitchen about being tired from their trip to Rome (alluding to them having lots of sex). Don gives her this great look like 'really?'

Exactly. And the more Hamm interviews I see, the more I appreciate his acting. He doesn't come across as charismatic at all in his interviews. I don't mean he's a schlub, but his actual personality seems a lot different than Draper's.

That's called "acting".

My mind is blown.

 

[Raider Nation]

Have we talked about this already? I am amazed at how much acting on this show is non-verbal. Just look at Don and Betty's non-verbal interaction. Phenomenal.

Hamm is great at that. In the last EP Francine the neighbor says something to Don in the kitchen about being tired from their trip to Rome (alluding to them having lots of sex). Don gives her this great look like 'really?'

Same look he gave the teacher when she was trying to convince him (and herself) that he was flirting with her.