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Yes. I've not commented yet because I'm still mulling the episode over! I'm really enjoying reading your insights.
You mentioned Roger as a WW2 Naval Officer, was he a naval aviator? I can't remember which season, but he mentioned something about downing a "Dinah" (A japanese twin engined recce plane) in the south pacific, and in a later episode "quizzing" an Air Force officer about aircraft. (In a rather resentful manner if I remember correctly.. I guess that scene was meant to signify inter-service rivalry or something) So my question is, did Roger at any point specify what he did in the war?Thoughts on 'Far Away Places':
Roger dropping acid: the world is starting to go to hell. Nicely done scene depicting hallucinations.
We saw it coming with Roger and Jane (age difference: same problem as Don and Megan?), but divorce after only two or three years, in the '60s? Excuse me; Roger had to sell his family's company to the Brits (and ended up losing that company and starting over) to pay for his first divorce. Doesn't seem realistic. Sure, midlife crisis and all that but this man was a WWII naval officer and ran a successful business. He's not stupid; he wouldn't blow the rest of his inheritance and income over a girl. My guess: by the show's end, around 1970, Roger and true love Joan will be together.
Great period atmosphere with the Howard Johnson's.
The Don/Megan fight: a tease/fake-out for the ladies hoping for more floor making-up sex. Critics love characters brooding and being annoying, so all's not bliss there. Still, I'm cheering for them as a couple.
You mentioned Roger as a WW2 Naval Officer, was he a naval aviator? I can't remember which season, but he mentioned something about downing a "Dinah" (A japanese twin engined recce plane) in the south pacific, and in a later episode "quizzing" an Air Force officer about aircraft. (In a rather resentful manner if I remember correctly. I guess that scene was meant to signify inter-service rivalry or something.) So my question is, did Roger at any point specify what he did in the war?
Personally, I wish the series had started earlier (mid-50s) that way it would only be in the early 60s now. I just trust in the writers to not get too over the top with it.
Don and Megan...I 'honestly' cannot see that lasting (I know, I know, I can hear some of you tutting in disbelief, but...I really can't see it being a successful and longlasting marriage due to personality and also age).
It's the 1960's and Megan will grow with the times and Don will age with the times. Bet he'll even go 'backwards' at some point and reconnect with Betty on some level (horizontal or vertical, but it will be somehow meaningful and safe for him).
I loved seeing Julia Ormond as Megan's mother.
Hmm. I think the best part of this episode was the yelling match between Don and Peggy. I continue to be surprised that Don isn't up to his old tricks. But it looks like Pete has taken over that role. Gosh, Pete is just so SLIMEY. Ugh!!!
Pete is just so SLIMEY. Ugh!!!
I have been analyzing the Don/Peggy dynamic since the beginning and haven't figured it out yet.
I think they have a very special bond - almost like brother and sister, though that's not quite it, either. It's one of the best aspects of the show, IMO.
I think so too, but I hope they don't take it to the next level. I really don't want to see them in a romantic situation.