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    But first: A few thoughts on last night's Mad Men

    by  • November 3, 2009 • TV • 0 Comments

    For a few weeks, I’ve been compiling some Mad Men-iana for the blog — notes and sources and photos, with an eye toward exploring the first few years of the ’60s as they played out in Detroit. Because the perfectly constructed, jewel-like ’60s of Mad Men is the ’60s of Manhattan white-collar professionals and...

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    Mark Metcalf on Mad Men tonight

    by  • October 4, 2009 • TV • 0 Comments

    Dear Mad Men fans, Milwaukeeans, and friends of Mark Metcalf: One day this summer, I called Mark Metcalf to confirm our regular weekly recording session for the podcast we produce together. “Uh, I don’t — I can’t make it this week,” he said. “I’m in California. It’s kind of — sudden.” I was worried...

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