This week’s episode of Mad Men was quite … enlightening. We saw a different side to many of the characters. In addition to seeing Peggy Olson get high, we learned that Don used to pee in the trunks of rich peoples’ cars. What amused me the most though, was how musically inclined the folks at Sterling Cooper are. Between Joan’s accordion, Pete’s dancing, and Roger and Paul’s singing, these folks could go on the road. Albeit, playing to a very specific crowd: one who enjoys French music and doesn’t mind, you know, super-awkward racism.

More than the performances, I found myself really interested in the story behind them. For instance, Pete and his wife have clearly been taking dancing lessons. Is this a life-long passion for them, or is it something she is using to fill the time that the baby she can’t have would be taking up? Do they dance instead of diaper?

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(Season 2, Episode 12)

“The only thing that’s keeping you from being happy is the belief that you’re alone.” – Anna, to Don

Finally, a question is answered that I’ve had since we found out Don is Dick: what about the real Don’s family? Certainly they would be wondering where their Don was after “Dick Whitman” died in the explosion in Korea. I actually didn’t think the show would answer that question. I thought it would be one of those TV show plots that we’re just supposed to accept and go along with, so it’s great that they’re not only answering the question, but it’s a major plot point as we get ready for next week’s season finale.

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