I'm so happy to see Mad Men getting the recognition it deserves. It doesn't get Grey's Anatomy numbers (it's on cable) and it hasn't spawned devoted web sites like Lost, but it's critically-acclaimed, loved by those in the know, and has been given a second season by American Movie Classics. And AMC has some treats in store for fans when the season finale airs on October 18.
First off, the entire episode will be brought to you without commercial interruption by DirecTV (a TV show about advertising - without commercials!). They'll have a short spot at the start of the episode announcing that they're the sole sponsor for the night. Then, after the episode (where I'm sure we'll see Pete using the contents of the box against Don), we'll see footage of the wrap party, which will also be sponsored by DirecTV!
There's more to that Ad Age story linked above, by the way, including how they're careful with product placement on the show, the restrictions on how Jack Daniels can be advertised, and how much each episode costs.
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10-09-2007 @ 9:25AM
Tele-Toby said...
I still think that rifle of Pete's at the office and Don's wartime skill with a gun (mentioned by the guy on the train) will intersect and come into play by the final episode of the season; something to set up a tease for next year!
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10-09-2007 @ 9:37AM
Brandon said...
I am sad to say I missed out on this show.
Does anybody know if AMC has any plans to rebroadcast the whole 1st season right away?
I tried ON-DEMAND, but the 1st few episodes are gone.
Any help would be appreciated.
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10-09-2007 @ 10:37AM
Jen said...
Brandon - I'd imagine that they'll rerun the show at least once, if not more. Definitely before the second season begins!
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10-09-2007 @ 12:25PM
Midnight13 said...
That is quite an intresting article. I can understand the delemia of the creators and producers. They could have took "Mad Men" to HBO or Showtime where they didn't have to worry about advertisers or FCC restrictions. "Mad Men" while well written and acted is a hard sell to a wide audience. It takes place in the past, its not flashy, many have even said its plot is slow moving. All valid arguments. What concerns me is what this liquer company is doing, trying to use its power to affect what makes it on the show. Which was a major problem back in those 50's and 60's single sponsored era. "Mad Men" is an adult series with adult situations, some sponser wants to water it down and has the influence to do so, the creator may well regret not taking this amazing series to premium cable network.
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