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How accurate are the real life references to advertising campaigns in Mad Men

There are numerous real life firms mentioned in Mad Men. How accurate are these references - i.e. are all of the firms that are talked about real life firms (or

In episode 10 season 1 of Mad Men, how did Pete find out that Roger was in the hospital?

The title says it all. There's a point in the episode near the end where Pete meets Don in the hospital to ask about "what happened", possibly indicating that h

What happened to Peggy Olson's short-lived attitude change in the beginning of season 2?

In Mad Men S02E01, Peggy Olson becomes assertive, speaking up during meetings, even berating Lois at one point. Her entire demeanor had changed. But in subseque

What did Roger Sterling do at the Pond’s lunch?

In Mad Men season 4, episode 2, Christmas Comes But Once a Year, Freddy Rumsen comes back to the agency, bringing with him the Pond’s account. Shortly the

Why didn't Don Draper follow hair and facial hair styles that trended in mid/late 60s?

The TV series Mad Men plot starts in 1960, where we can see that hairstyle is mostly short, greased, combed, flat and facial hair style is freshly shaven. Matt

What is the 5:31 referring to in Mad Men?

In season 1 episode 7: Red in the Face, there was this exchange: Roger: What are you up to tonight? Don: I'm on the 5:31. Roger: Reservations at home. I've had

Was Don Draper’s secret planned at the time of the pilot?

In Mad Men, Don Draper has a troubled past: he grew up very poor, enlisted in the Korean War, and stole the name and identity of an officer he served under.