"Mad Men" on AMC (US) - (Spoilers Within)

[MrBern]

MadMenMusicalRevue

"Mad Men" Musical Revue Is Under Consideration

http://www.playbill.com/news/article/123639.html

 

[MrBern]

'Mad Men' flying high -- except in the ratings

MM is doing exceptionally well in cable demographics. The days of Mash and Seinfeld are long gone.

CNN also observing MadMen's effect on the zeitgeist despite low ratings:
http://www.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/TV/10/24/mad.men.splash.ap/index.html

About 1.5 million U.S. viewers tune in weekly, with another half-million watching later on DVRs. That compares with the 19 million-plus audience for last week's No. 1 program, "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation" on CBS.

"You get one of those programs that grip the elite intellectual minority, the people that are writing and about talking about culture, and the influence extends a lot further than the actual audience would indicate,"

 

[swinggal]

I love this show. I downloaded the entire 2 seasons and watched them all in 3 days. Why is it that great television like this is always on late or never gets taken up for more seasons.

Carnivale was another show that I loved that HBO killed. Seems the mindless dribble always survives.

 

[MrBern]

DonDraper'sHair

http://edition.cnn.com/2008/SHOWBIZ/Movies/12/12/people.hamm/

"I've had a piece of the set fall on my head and my hair didn't move," he said. "I had seven stitches in my head and my hair didn't move. That's impressive."

 

[scotrace]

Hair yada yada. Have they SIGNED? IS THERE A SEASON THREE???

 

[MrBern]

They? So far Lionsgate has signed everyone except for the Creator of the show, MattWeiner.
AMC has a contract with Lionsgate for two more seasons...with or without Weiner.
If they lose Weiner...they show could tailspin.

He wants a $10 mil deal, the ecomonics of the show's ratings on Cable dont seem to make this feasible. The negotiations go on but Lionsgate is definitely looking for a replacement. No one wants to step into those big shoes...

Then again, all these negotiations could be a publicity stunt.

 

[MrBern]

washington post list for 2009

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsandliving/features/2008/year-in-review/the_list_2009.html

Out: Dressing like
"Mad Men

IN: Drinking like
"Mad Men"

 

[ShoreRoadLady]

http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/artsandliving/features/2008/year-in-review/the_list_2009.html

Out: Dressing like
"Mad Men

IN: Drinking like
"Mad Men"

Nah, the dressing like "Mad Men" isn't going out anytime soon...

 

[3PcSuit]

Nah, the dressing like "Mad Men" isn't going out anytime soon...

Umm, wait, umm, you're kidding, right?

 

[ShoreRoadLady]

Umm, wait, umm, you're kidding, right?

Ah...no, not completely, why? Of course, I mean "inspired by" styles, not full-on '60s looks.

Caveat - I don't track men's fashion much, so I can't say how popular '60s style will be *for men*. But I don't see it going away for women anytime soon, and I think men will be putting more of an effort into dressing professionally.

 

[scotrace]

Mad Men scored at Golden Globes. Still no word on a season 3?

 

[MrBern]

G G

Golden Globe press conference video :
http://www.goldenglobes.org/videogallery/video/49841/

Weiner comments on his status for season3...

 

[texasgirl]

Mad Men scored at Golden Globes. Still no word on a season 3?

Looks like it will be back this summer

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117998240.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

 

[MrBern]

Looks like it will be back this summer

http://www.variety.com/article/VR1117998240.html?categoryid=14&cs=1

Well, that just said they were optimistic, Weiner still hasnt been signed & no scripts have been written.
Im sure the show will return per contracts withthe actors, but if it returns without the show creator...it could be an unfortunate presentation.

 

[MrBern]

unknowable

http://www.eonline.com/uberblog/watch_with_kristin/b78600_mad_men_boss_says_shows_fate_unknowable.html

The future of the AMC hit is in danger, according to the show's mastermind, Matt Weiner, who is not signed on to continue with the series.

Sources close to the series tell me negotiations reached a stalemate several weeks ago, but AMC and Weiner's reps are actively working to resolve the remaining issues (among them, not surprisingly, compensation) and get Weiner on board for at least two more seasons of the ultra-hip series.

Backstage at the Golden Globes, fiery Christina Hendricks (Joan Holloway) put her support for Weiner on record, saying: "There is no show without Matthew."

Ya think theyre milking this for publicity?

 

[filfoster]

I saw an extended promo for it and it does look interesting. I onnly hope they don't go for the whole "internal conflicts" route, making characters feel guilt abuot their lives. Keep it freewheelin' and fun. That's what I want to see.
The old DVR needs to catch this one because it is opposite my new favorite summer show "Burn Notice" on USA.

You must be dissappointed. I love the show but your fears have been realized. It's not 'freewheelin'.

 

[MrBern]

Vegas Mad Men Revue fundraiser

Mad Men musical revue fundraiser in Vegas, Jan 27.

http://www.broadcastingcable.com/article/CA6629171.html?industryid=47171

 

[MrBern]

Hamm on 30 Rock

Best Drama meets Best Comedy, Jon Hamm on 30Rock:
http://socialitelife.celebuzz.com/archive/2009/01/16/jon_hamm_tina_fey_ham_it_up_on_30_rock_.php

 

[Tomasso]

She rents in a friend's building; they tell me that she and her hubby are both midgets.

That's all I got. [huh]

Besides, the address.

 

[Tony in Tarzana]

Hooray! Weiner signs for two more years!

http://featuresblogs.chicagotribune.com/entertainment_tv/2009/01/mad-men-matthew-weiner-amc-.html