Mad Men

'Mad Men' Creator Matthew Weiner Weighs in on Season 3 Finale

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:32:55 GMT

Mad Men concluded its third season with the birth of a new advertising agency while a lot of characters were left in the wind. It was a huge step for series creator Matthew Weiner to hit the reset button since Sterling Cooper will no longer be the fundamental setting of the series but that was all part of his original plan.

Mad Men: Sterling Cooper Draper Price is Born

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:24:17 GMT

Things may have ended on a sour note for Don Draper's marriage as Mad Men wraps up its third season but things are look brighter than ever on the business front at least. After being told by Conrad Hilton that ad agency McCann Erickson is buying Puttnam, Powell, and Lowe -- and Sterling Cooper along with it, Don informs Cooper about the sale and proposes that they buy Sterling Cooper themselves. In the end, most of the show's main characters, including Pete, Harry, Peggy, Roger and Joan, have joined Don to start a new agency. And thus, Sterling Cooper Draper Price is born.

Mad Men: Season 3 Finale Preview

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 08 Nov 2009 07:00:00 GMT

In the wake of the assassination of JFK, the whole world was at a loss much like the people at Sterling Cooper. We saw how this one tragic event perfectly cast a shadow on the already dark third season and if last week's episode was any indication, we'll see more of that murkiness grow in Mad Men's season finale.

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.11 "The Gypsy and the Hobo"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 25 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

This week on Mad Men, a former client returns to Sterling Cooper while Joan and Greg plan for their future. But perhaps the most interesting part of "The Gypsy and the Hobo" is the arrival of Annabel, a woman who seems to share a past with Roger. Find out more about Annabel and Roger's history tonight at 10pm on AMC.

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.10 "The Color Blue"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 18 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Don Draper is clearly becoming hungry for overtime work mainly because working overtime means hooking up with Suzanne Farrell. We all saw it coming ever since they met in "The Fog" and it all became lucid in last week's episode of Mad Men.

When we last saw Mad Men, the boys were doing a commercial for Lucky Strike and Sal got propositioned by client Lee Garner, Jr. But Sal turned him down, consequently upsetting the client, who now wants Sal to be fired. This week, though, the firm is focusing on its 40th year but it looks like some of the men aren't looking forward to the anniversary party.

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.9 "Wee Small Hours"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 11 Oct 2009 05:00:00 GMT

The moment we all knew was coming happened on last week's episode of Mad Men: Henry kissed Betty and she kissed him back! Sadly, this happened while Don was trying to be a good husband to her by taking her to Rome and even buying her a souvenir gold Colosseum bracelet charm. And it looks like it would take some time before she gets consumed by guilt as she immerses herself more in politics in the episode "Wee Small Hours."

Mad Men: Bryan Batt Denies That He's Getting Hitched

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mad Men actor Bryan Batt is not getting married to partner Tom Cianfichi, at least not any time soon, contrary to reports that cited the National Enquirer claiming Batt and Cianfichi, an event planner, were planning a Christmas wedding in Vermont. There are "currently no plans for the couple to get married at this time," Batt's rep said in a statement.

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.8 "Souvenir"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 04 Oct 2009 06:00:00 GMT

What's in store for Don now that he's signed the Sterling contract? We find out tonight on Mad Men in the episode called "Souvenir."

But before anything else, here's a quick recap of what happened last week: Conrad Hilton wants Don to handle Hilton's three New York City properties and Roger, Cooper, and Lane congratulate Don but warns him that there's a hitch. Connie's lawyers want Don under contract to Sterling Cooper to ensure continuity so Lane hands Don a three-year contract. In attempt to convince a reluctant Don, who believes that "no contract means I have all the power," Roger calls Betty to encourage her husband to sign which eventually leads to an argument between Don and Betty. In the end, though, Don decides to sign the contract.

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.7 "Seven Twenty Three"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 27 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Coming on the heels of winning its second straight Emmy for best drama series, Mad Men attempts to prove that it got the victory it deserves with tonight's "Seven Twenty Three" episode. Is it a significant date? An important event in history? A room number? Or a new address?

We find out that the title of the seventh episode of the third season is a reference to David Ogilvy, the real "Father of Advertising" and his 1963 book "Confessions of an Advertising Man," a manual in which Ogilvy explains how useless it is to be creative unless you can also sell what you create.

2009 Emmy Awards Live Thoughts

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 20:17:13 GMT

It's my favorite night of the year, Emmy night! Some people wait for the Oscars or the Super Bowl, but for me, there's nothing better than seeing if my favorite shows and actors take home the Emmy.

Making tonight's Emmy Award celebration even better is the fact that it's hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, and there are rumors that he'll do a Dr. Horrible-inspired musical number. So stick with me as I'll be posting updates all night along about the winners and the major events that everyone will be talking about tomorrow. Let's just hope no one invited Kanye.

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.6 "Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 20 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Now that there's a new addition to the Draper household, I'm curious to find out how baby Eugene will affect Betty and Don's relationship. But there's a lot more going on in Mad Men's sixth episode called "Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency" and we find out tonight at 10/9c on AMC.

2009 Emmy Awards: Drama Predictions

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 12:27:56 GMT

The 61st Primetime Emmy Awards are this Sunday at 8pm on CBS. Hosted by Neil Patrick Harris, it looks like two shows will have a stranglehold on the night: Mad Men for Drama and 30 Rock for Comedy, both coming in with an overwhelming lead in total nominations.

But will they really prevail. Check out the nominees for the major Emmy Drama categories below and who I think will win, then make your own picks and watch along with me Sunday night.

Read More: Comedy Category Predictions>>

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.5 "The Fog"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 13 Sep 2009 06:00:00 GMT

It was a bitter sweet ending on last week's Mad Men, where Sally finally mended her relationship with Grandpa Gene only to discover later that he's passed away. And suddenly, all of Don and Betty's issues with Gene were gone as well. While Gene's death was excruciating enough for Sally, it didn't help that she overheard Betty, Don, William and his wife Judy briefly laughing about William's jokes about Gene not having to worry about seeing his last companion, Gloria, in heaven. "Nobody cares that he's really, really, really gone," Sally cried, not understanding that her parents were reminiscing the fond memories adults seek after a loss.

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.4 "The Arrangements"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 06 Sep 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Everyone seems to be "conspicuously happy" on Mad Men, putting across a false impression of satisfaction while their problems got worse. Whether it's about Joan's marriage to a doctor or Peggy's euphoric high from smoking marijuana, we all know that it's not going to last forever and tonight's episode proves just that.

When we last saw the critically acclaimed drama, a mandatory overtime session left the writers trying to fend off -night boredom. Sally had a run-in with Grandpa, and Roger threw a party while Joan and Greg hosted one of their own.

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.3 "My Old Kentucky Home"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 30 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

To some Mad Men fans, I probably don't even need to tell you that tonight's episode is something you shouldn't miss ---that is if you're one of those who were able to briefly download the leaked "My Old Kentucky Home" from the Apple iTunes store nearly two weeks before the episode is scheduled to be broadcast on television. AMC even released a statement, saying "The third episode of Mad Men's new season was made available prematurely to some iTunes Season Pass holders for a short time. We urge those who received this episode in error to please refrain from spoiling plot lines out of respect to other Mad Men fans who are looking forward to watching the story unfold."

Mad Men: Will the Baby Save Don and Betty's Relationship?

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 24 Aug 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Anyone who watches Mad Men knows that resolutions don't come easy to the many unresolved cliffhangers from past seasons. And if the third season opener is any indication, you'd know that you still wouldn't find any clarity in the near future as to where the show is going. It's all part of the appeal of the drama that takes us back to the changing social mores of 1960s America through the fictional Sterling Cooper advertising agency. But perhaps the main issue as Mad Men moves further into the third season is what's going to happen with Don now that a baby is on the way.

Mad Men: Preview of Episode 3.2 "Love Among the Ruins"

editor@buddytv.com — Sun, 23 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Mad Men has made quite a leap last week, attracting 2.8 million viewers for its third season debut. That's 34 percent more than last year's opener. Hopefully, this critically praised but ratings-challenged drama will deliver even more numbers with tonight's installment called "Love Among the Ruins."

But before anything else, let's recap: Lane Pryce, the financial officer installed by Sterling Cooper's British parent, calls Don (Jon Hamm) "the face of our business," which is why he needs to visit their client London Fog. Sal (Bryan Batt) comes along in Don's business trip to Baltimore where both men succumb to the powers of persuasive seduction. At the same time, Pete (Vincent Kartheiser) and Ken (Aaron Staton) are both awarded the position of head of accounts.

Mad Men 3: Dark Changes Ahead

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 17 Aug 2009 06:00:00 GMT

Don versus Duck! Betty telling Don she's pregnant! Pete sitting in his office with a rifle! You were probably on the edge of your seat while watching last night's season 3 premiere of AMC's Mad Men. The drama picked up in full force, opening a number of unexpected storylines that seem more, if not equally, intriguing than past seasons. In a nutshell, viewers got some sort of resolution to the cliff-hanger announcement that Betty (January Jones) is pregnant while Don (Jon Hamm) and Sal (Bryan Batt) took a business trip to Baltimore where both men succumb to the powers of persuasive seduction in an effort to reassure a major client; and Peggy (Elisabeth Moss) appeared quite happily settled into her new role at Sterling Cooper though Pete's (Vincent Kartheiser) future was still unclear.

2009 Emmy Nominees: '30 Rock' Rules, 'Family Guy' and Simon Baker Shake Things Up

editor@buddytv.com — Fri, 17 Jul 2009 12:12:44 GMT

The Emmy nominations were announced this morning, and there were some truly out-of-the-box nominees. Sarah Silverman for Lead Actress in a Comedy for her Comedy Central show? Flight of the Conchords for Comedy Series and Jemaine Clement for Lead Actor? Simon Baker from The Mentalist? And Family Guy for Outstanding Comedy Series? Yeah, these aren't your daddy's Emmys.

Complete List of Nominees >>

Emmy Fun Facts>>

2009 Emmy Nominations Preview: What to Expect

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 17:31:24 GMT

It's Emmy nomination eve as TV fans are looking forward to tomorrow morning's Emmy nominations, announced at 8:35am ET by Grey';s Anatomy's Chandra Wilson and The Big Bang Theory's Jim Parsons.

This year there are plenty of interesting changes and storylines going into the announcement. As always, Grey's Anatomy has plenty of drama, with Katherine Heigl and T.R. Knight's behind-the-scenes decisions and Patrick Dempsey's choice to submit himself as a supporting actor for the first time. Expanding the major acting and series categories to six nominees each should also add some extra spice into the morning.

The Emmys Report: Drama Lead Actor and Actress Races

editor@buddytv.com — Tue, 09 Jun 2009 10:50:47 GMT

A lot is made of the overwhelming number of great leading roles for women on cable, but if the official Emmy ballots are any indication, women are still a minority when it comes to starring TV roles. On the official ballot sent to Emmy voters, there are 70 contenders for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, but only 48 for the Lead Actress category.

But the numbers don't help the major networks. Despite the fact that more than 60 percent of the potential nominees come from the five major networks, it's the cable guys and gals who take the lead at the Emmys.

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The Emmys Report: The Drama Series Race

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 08 Jun 2009 15:35:04 GMT

The ballots are out, the race is on, and soon we will know which lucky shows and actors will be nominated for this year's Emmy Awards. This year the main categories have been expanded to six nominees due to the increasing volume of shows produced. The official Emmy ballot for Outstanding Drama Series lists 76 eligible shows, but that includes everything from last year's winner, Mad Men, to "no chance in Hell: submissions like The Secret Life of the American Teenager.

So who is actually in the hunt? Last year proved that cable networks have finally broken through as it was the first time a cable network other than HBO scored a nomination in this category.

The Emmys Report: McDreamy and 'Big Love' Ladies Change Categories

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 28 May 2009 14:22:23 GMT

The end of May means it's time to start campaigning for the Emmy Awards. Many shows have already started hitting voters with giant For Your Consideration DVD sets to get the coveted nominations. This season, however, there's a lot of gamesmanship going on for category placements as actors are moving from Lead to Supporting or vice versa in order to improve their chances at a nomination.

The biggest change is coming from Grey's Anatomy, where McDreamy himself Patrick Dempsey is dropping down to the Supporting Actor race after failing to get nominated as a Lead Actor for four years. While some might criticize the move as blatantly mislabeling himself in order to score a nomination, it's actually a bigger indictment on the show itself.

'Mad Men' Season 3 Set for Summer Broadcast

editor@buddytv.com — Wed, 27 May 2009 00:03:24 GMT

Latest Mad Men News>>

Fresh off its Golden Globe victory for Best TV Drama, Mad Men returns this summer for its highly anticipated season 3 despite prolonged contract negotiations between producer Lionsgate TV and creator/exec producer Matthew Weiner. Mad Men will being season 3 on August 16.

TV Guide's Mickey O'Connor announced: "Tell you what, I can officially narrow down the "summer" return date to early August. As with last season, don't expect tidy resolutions to the finale's cliff-hangers -- e.g., Peggy's revelation to Pete, Betty's pregnancy, Joan's rape -- since the show will most surely jump ahead in time again."

Screen Actors Guild Award Winners, Best and Worst Dressed

editor@buddytv.com — Mon, 26 Jan 2009 09:42:56 GMT

The 15th Annual Screen Actors Guild Awards were held Sunday night at the Shrine Auditorium in Los Angeles. All the big-name actors and actresses were there to honor and celebrate their fellow players in film and television. Slumdog Millionaire continued their Cinderella story, winning the award for Best Ensemble Cast in film, while 30 Rock, Mad Men and John Adams continued to garner high praise in the television categories.

Read on for the full list of winners, as well as BuddyTV's picks for the Best and Worst Dressed stars at the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2009!

Golden Globes: 'True Blood','Mad Men' Among Nominees

editor@buddytv.com — Thu, 11 Dec 2008 07:57:39 GMT

The Golden Globe Awards honor the best in both television and movies, and though they're not taken as seriously as the Emmys or the Oscars, they're still a lavish, star-studded affair. However, the glitz was put on hold last year due to the writers' strike, forcing the producers of the show to cobble together an awkward news conference to announce the winners. This year, with no strike in sight, the Globes are back to being as glamorous and exciting as ever. The ceremony is set to air on NBC on Sunday, January 11 at 8pm, and is bound to be attended by a cavalcade of big stars.

The nominees for the 66th Annual Golden Globes were announced this morning, and below you'll find a list of all the television categories. Shows like True Blood, Mad Men, 30 Rock and The Office received multiple nominations, while other critically acclaimed shows were surprisingly omitted.