Here is the place to post your thoughts on the MAD MEN episode we watched in class, "Guy Walks Into an Advertising Agency." The show has been winning awards and high audience ratings since its premiere on AMC several years ago; and it was AMC's first original television program (they have siNce followed up with other very successful series including BREAKING BAD, THE WALKING DEAD, HELL ON WHEELS, etc.)
How is this program different from other shows on TV? How has it influenced television or culture? (There is a at least one blog that has followed it since its premiere) What about the representation of women and gender? Are there hints of the burgeoning Civil Rights movement? What does the show imply about the advertising industry at the time? (this episode takes place in late 1962). What about morality, cultural norms, standards of behavior in the workplace?
Are there stylistic elements of the show worth discussing?
Oh, and this is the best thing ever.
While the entire thing was interesting - it's a visually stunning show - there's no denying that the best part was the guy having his foot cut off.
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