Mad Men

Mad Men recap: Because they got high

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 20 May 2013 04:45:00 -0700

Gleason dies, Sally is robbed, half the office is high and there's absolutely no Joan.

Parenting lessons we should take from Mad Men

Katie Kavulla — Wed, 15 May 2013 11:00:00 -0700

Can you imagine being a parent in the 1960s? While our own parents and grandparents could probably tell us a thing or two about being kids or raising kids in that era, we also have Mad Men to rely upon for retro parenting advice. How do you think your kids would feel about saddle shoes?

Mad Men recap: Welcome back, Don

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 13 May 2013 12:45:00 -0700

Spoiler alert: This article pertains directly to Mad Men's Season 6 Episode 7, "Man with a Plan." Seriously, if you haven't watched the episode and want it to remain unspoiled until you do: Do. Not. Read.

Mad Men's SCDP lands a lemon

Deirdre Kaye — Fri, 10 May 2013 15:39:00 -0700

Don Draper's top secret car from Chevy may not be the savior SCDP and CGC need. We recommend saving the whiskey celebration for a later date, boys.

Mad Men recap: Taking one for the new team

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:55:00 -0700

Warning! Do not read if you have yet to watch Mad Men season 6's episode, "For Immediate Release." Incredibly awesome spoilers ahead.

Pick a party playlist

Colleen Kratofil — Wed, 01 May 2013 00:21:00 -0700

You can have the best food, entertaining guests and be the perfect hostess, but all could be lost with a playlist that kills the mood. These songs add the finishing touch to any soiree.

Mad Men recap: "The Flood"

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 03:05:00 -0700

SDCP embark on recovering from a "shameful, shameful day."

What Mad Men got wrong

Deirdre Kaye — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 16:02:00 -0700

Mad Men writers made a tiny chronological mistake on Sunday night, but it earned Christina Hendricks a dinner invite!

Shark-jumping king Ted McGinley invades Mad Men

Joyce Slaton — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 09:05:00 -0700

Sharp-eyed Mad Men watchers looked past the '60s styling and glimpsed an actor who was a 1980s fave. But everyone hopes Ted McGinley's appearance doesn't presage anything sinister.

Man Candy Mondays: Aaron Staton

Jamie Beckman — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700

That tousled blond mop gets us every time. Watching Aaron Staton as Ken Cosgrove, the voice of reason of late on Mad Men, is yet another reason to tune in to the ridiculously addictive Emmy-winning drama every Sunday. And now, with the premiere of the show's sixth's season on April 7, we can't wait to see what the gang is up to — and feast our eyes on Aaron, 1960s getup and all.

Mad Men recap: "To have and to hold"

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 22 Apr 2013 02:30:00 -0700

What do Joan's confidence and Don's marriage have in common? They're both in serious trouble.

Mad Men recap: "The Collaborators"

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 15 Apr 2013 04:00:00 -0700

Testy, testy! Everyone is up in arms on this Jon Hamm–directed episode of Mad Men.

QUIZ: Is your boss a mad man?

Kat Hobza — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 21:30:00 -0700

If you're a fan of Mad Men, you've likely recoiled in horror at the way the men talk to and treat their secretaries. And that pales in comparison to how they conduct themselves as husbands. So, is your boss a mad man? Answer these questions to find out...

Mad Men dating advice: He said, she said

Deirdre Kaye — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 05:00:00 -0700

Our buddy over at eHarmony sat down and dissected Mad Men to offer up a little dating advice for all our lovely, single readers. It's nice to know what men are thinking, but we've got to be true to ourselves. One of our writers also chimed in for a little "he said, she said" dating advice. Enjoy!

Spoilers? Historical events to inspire Mad Men

Deirdre Kaye — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 15:33:00 -0700

Each season of Mad Men is as closely guarded as our president. Getting real spoilers can often prove impossible. What we can do, though, is take a look at how history might sculpt the season.

Linda Cardellini on her shocking Mad Men appearance

Joyce Slaton — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 09:21:00 -0700

Almost unrecognizable beneath vintage styling and a wig, Linda Cardellini of Freaks and Geeks and ER landed on Mad Men's sixth season in a role that horrified fans. Beware: Spoilers ahead.

Mad Men season 6 premiere recap

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 02:30:00 -0700

*Warning: Do not read unless you've seen Mad Men's season 6 premiere, "The Doorway." Unless, of course, you like spoilers.

TV match-ups: outrageous weddings

Deirdre Kaye — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 00:00:00 -0700

These kids belong together! Even if their characters aren't on the same shows, networks or centuries as one another.

Play Mad Men Bingo with us!

Deirdre Kaye — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Don Draper would not approve of our shenanigans.

Did Jon Hamm of Mad Men really just say that?

Kat Hobza — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700

Don Draper is the kind of guy we love to hate. He’s handsome, has a commanding presence and is brighter than most but then mucks it all up with arrogance and poor decisions. Don can wax poetic with the best of them and will say anything to get the girl or the account. Here’s a few Don Draper classics…

The cads of Mad Men

Kat Hobza — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 07:00:00 -0700

So men of the '60s and '70s weren’t like Mike Brady and Ward Cleaver? Who knew office environments were so rife with alcohol, cigarettes and sex? These are the cads of Mad Men…