All Things Mad Men: From Chip & Dip to Zou Bisou

Don heads to California and gets some shocking news from Stephanie about Anna. Joan and Greg are trying to start a family, and Don and Lane go out and try to shake off their loneliness. Fried chicken, indeed. Re-watch with us!Follow Jenna and Steve @MadMenCtoZ, and visit Mad Men C to Z dot com for more details about each episode of Mad Men.00:00 Introduction00:40 Joan at the doctor's office (the terrible one Peggy saw in the pilot)02:38 Don, Allison, and Harry discuss California and New Year's Eve - awkwardness ensues06:06 Lane: Fried chicken, indeed.10:16 California: a convertible, Anna, and the introduction of Patty and Stephanie15:22 Joan and Greg bicker over schedules and priorities18:01 Anna, Don, and Stephanie go out for dinner ("I Just Wasn't Made for These Times")28:06 Come on, man. Don't flirt with the niece. Also, you have no idea what's coming.32:50 Anna: I know everything about you, and I still love you. She doesn't, but she seems to.35:13 Don: I'm here now, and she's going to see some real doctors.37:38 Anna: I want you to do everything you want to do. (Except mess with my niece.)40:58 The moment when Sandy made Lois look competent, and Lane will never send flowers again43:14 Greg: I can't fix anything else, but I can fix this.46:00 Paint and goodbyes48:01 Don and Lane's night out54:57 Candace and Janine join Don and Lane - "that girl does not go to Barnard."57:10 Joan: Gentlemen, shall we begin 1965?58:10 Closing song, episode wrap-up, and listener shout-out

Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce is up and running, and the partners are scrambling to keep and attract clients. Peggy and Pete arrange a PR stunt, and Betty and Henry navigate their new life as a blended family at Thanksgiving.Our hams are worth fighting for, so re-watch with us!Find us at Mad Men C to Z dot com, and follow us @MadMenCtoZNote: We had a technical issue with sound recording in the second half of this episode, where Jenna's phrases jumped in early and Steve's were late. We were able to edit most of them, but there are a couple of places where it sounds like Jenna is interrupting - we promise this was not the case in real time! We kept those few instances so you could hear the end of Steve's thought and the beginning of Jenna's, and apologize for the issue, as it wasn't apparent during the recording. Please believe Jenna doesn't interrupt Steve (unless he's hogging the chip and dip)!

Roger and Mona support Margaret through her wedding as everyone is reeling from President Kennedy's assassination. Betty meets with Henry and confronts Don, and Pete suffers after not getting the top job - again.We're not in love with the tragedy of this thing - we want it to happen! So re-watch with us @MadMenCtoZ!See details for this episode of Mad Men on our S3E12 webpage, where you can answer our Double Dip questions, vote for your favorite Sterling Lines, and find more details about the show.Episode Timestamps:00:00 Introduction00:44 "Mr. Cosgrove has the rare gift of making clients feel as if they haven't any needs."Do we feel sorry for Pete about losing this job again?02:53 Apparently dull men are tolerated, and Karen's calling Peggy on it03:42 "I don't like her, Daddy, and I've told you I don't want her to be there."Mona referees the ongoing Roger - Margaret battle over Jane07:17 "Lane told me Kenny is senior something of accounts and I'm not. I'm head of accounts something. I couldn't even hear. All I could see was his frog-like mouth flapping."Trudy turns cold casserole into some lemonade for her pouty husband08:57 Don's actually home when the baby wakes Betty up late at nightA discussion about marriage, detente, and why Don broke things off with Suzanne13:06 We all know what "I have to go the printer" is code for at this point14:13 In which Pete and Harry commiserate about who has more toys than they do14:57 In which Don is complaining to Lane about a budget to hire a new art director16:02 In which Peggy continues her pattern of poor romantic partners17:35 News of the assassination of John F. Kennedy is breaking at Sterling Cooper18:20 And at the Draper house, where Betty, Carla, and the kids are watching TV20:59 And for Peggy and Duck in the hotel room22:20 Don Draper processing the news, internally, with Betty, and with his kids27:46 To attend, or not to attend Margaret's wedding? That is the question for Pete and Trudy.31:24 Margaret's wedding33:27 Henry arrives at the wedding34:57 Toasts and TV36:41 When you're getting that full Don Draper magnetism, and you're no longer into it40:03 "He was so handsome, and now I'll never get to vote for him."Who does Roger call when the world doesn't make any sense?43:02 Life is short. Take a drive."I'm not in love with the tragedy of this thing. I want it to happen."47:52 Pete, Appalled, and Trudy48:53 "I don't love you anymore."54:59 "My mother was crying and praying so hard there wasn't room for anyone else to feel anything."56:46 Episode wrap-up and listener shout-out

This is a tense unboxing video! Betty finally opens the desk drawer in Don's home office, but he's too busy with Suzanne to come home for a confrontation about it. Paul competes with Peggy, but loses his great idea, while Lane learns the Brits are planning to sell Sterling Cooper.If we're to entertain this ballad of dissatisfaction, you might as well re-watch with us! Find us at www.MadMenCtoZ.com - and read the full, human-edited transcript of this podcast episode here.Mad Men C to Z Timestamps for S3E10: The Color Blue00:00 Introduction00:59 "Why don't we go to church every Sunday?" "We don't need to go every week."Carla, Betty, and the kids discuss their day, but avoid discussing core beliefs.Don says he won't be sleeping at home tonight, blaming Conrad Hilton.02:52 Date Nut Bread and The Color BlueShockingly, Don lied and goes to Suzanne's, while Betty is home alone with a glass of wine.11:04 40th Anniversary of Sterling Cooper and Aqua Net - Arrive in StylePaul Kinsey sets up a double date skit, and Peggy improves it off the top of her head15:15 "We finally have the answer to the question, 'What makes Don Draper smile?' "Lane gives Don his $5,000 signing bonus16:20 "I don't need you to put your little swirl on top of my idea."You kind of do, though, Paul. Little bit.21:01 "It's not London. It's not even England."Rebecca Pryce hasn't warmed to New York, unlike her husband24:33 "He's arrogant. His plans were interrupted."Don and Suzanne greet Danny, Suzanne's brother.29:30 They're celebrating 40 years at Sterling Cooper, but Bert and Roger aren't in the mood31:42 Who can it be now?When you have romantic entanglements outside your marriage and you get a mystery call on the landline, things get awkward.33:25 Paul Kinsey stays late and sets up his ideal work conditions for Western Union.Paul Kinsey theatre, indeed.34:50 Don leaves his key in his robe, and that's not a euphemism35:19 "Achilles, I have thought of something very, very good."If it takes stealing someone else's food from the work room fridge, it will have been worth it.37:50 There and back again - the journey of the office desk drawer key38:23 My baby takes the morning train, so I show up to ride alongDon seems in love enough to forgive Suzanne's indiscretion44:55 "It's always the last place you look."Lois offers platitudes while Paul self-destructs, looking for last night's great idea46:29 After 40 years, Sterling Cooper is for sale. Party on, Lane.49:15 "If you're going to call me, call me. I'm not playing a game here."Henry is an unlikely candidate for calling and hanging up, but Betty checks, just in case.52:21 "Who told you I was vain?"Lane convinces Bert to attend the party, without seeming too desperate or revealing his secret.53:40 Worst unboxing moment everThe triumph of finally finding the key to the desk drawer Betty's been rattling for years is overshadowed by photos, the deed to a house in California, and a divorce decree that precedes their marriage by mere months.57:25 Don attempts to take Danny to New BedfordThis time, he gives his card - not just the money1:04:37 We were going to have an epic confrontation, but you never came home1:07:34 "I want to show you off, Betts."1:10:06 "The faintest ink is better than the best memory."Peggy and Don empathize when Paul admits he lost his idea.1:15:57 "Look how pretty Mommy is."Pre-party taxicab conversations, and a lot of applause for the man with the lies1:26:31 Episode wrap-up and listener shout-out

Betty is thrilled when Henry saves the day at the city council meeting, and then jets off to Rome with Don to show off what might be the most iconic outfit in the show. Joan is working in a department store, and Pete (again) fails to be a good guy. I won't have my heart broken - re-watch with us!Find us at www.MadMenCtoZ.com, follow us @MadMenCtoZ, and please listen, like, share, and subscribe - that's what the podcast's for!00:00 Introduction02:16 "I don't pity her. Those girls do whatever they want." - Harry, to Pete, about being alone in August.04:49 Welcome home, I'm working on Junior League stuff, go outside with the kids and catch lightning bugs.06:11 Pete's never managed fabric before06:51 "He wants me to fly out and join him in Rome." - Don, to Betty.10:58 Pete defies his Slytherin nature and spends the day with cereal and cartoons12:07 "You could put it back in the closet, and when she takes it out, blame the kids." - Pete"I would never do this!" - Gudrun.14:05 Betty's day (no cartoons or cereal are involved)17:37 "And they say you can't fight city hall." - Francine, courtesy of Jack Kerouac.21:33 "When you have no power, you have to delay things." - Betty to Don, courtesy of Henry23:37 "I just want to get on a plane." - Betty24:33 We love Pete returning things in department stores, especially when he gets to talk to the manager of the Republic of Dresses.29:16 Benvenuti a Roma!32:24 "Just for an hour or so." Sure, Francine. Carla's watching three kids 24/7. Why not add two more?33:00 "You think just because I'm dressed like this I'm shallow?" "I was just hoping you were easy."37:11 Sally and Ernie, sitting in a tree (or bathtub)38:30 "Oh, you are so nice, Mr. Peter, but I have my boyfriend." - Gudrun43:06 "I like sleeping on this side of the bed." Don, to Betty.44:20 "You might want to talk to Sally. I keep talking to her about that temper." - Carla, to Betty45:22 "Stay away from her, Mr. Campbell. In fact, be smart. Stay out of the building." - Mr. Lawrence47:50 "Sally, apologize to Bobby right now."49:48 "I missed you. I missed every part of you." - Trudy, to Pete52:00 "The first kiss is special." - Betty, to Sally55:16 "I don't want you to go away anymore without me." - Pete, to Trudy56:28 "Carlton and I went to Lake George after Jess was born. No problems, no kids. It was magical." - Francine57:34 "I can have something to look at when I tell the story of the time I went to Rome." - Betty1:02:28 Comparing Bobbie Barrett to Conrad Hilton1:03:19 Closing song, Episode Wrap-Up, and Listener Shout-Out

The British are coming to Sterling Cooper, and everyone in the office can feel that change is afoot. Sally won't go near Baby Gene, no matter how many Barbies Betty bribes her with. Joan is about to leave Sterling Cooper as Greg receives news about his residency, and Lane discovers he's being sent to India. Don't let Lois drive the lawn mower, and re-watch with us!Follow Jenna and Steve @MadMenCtoZ and visit MadMenCtoZ.com for details about each episode.

Peggy tries to find a roommate in Manhattan, Sally and Betty struggle with family loss, Sal directs his first commercial, and Pete brings in the jai alai account. Protect your ant farms from rogue pelotas and re-watch with us!Find us at www.MadMenCtoZ.comWe referenced David Ogilvy's seven rules of advertising in the podcast this week. Here is an overview, and his book is called Confessions of an Advertising Man.Mad Men C to Z Podcast - The Arrangements Episode Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:47 Go around! Gene criticizes unkempt roofing while his 9 year old granddaughter is at the wheel02:13 I am one of those girls.06:07 How about a star-studded musical special with a jai alai match?11:07 I'm your little girl. And I know it must be horrible to be looking at - whatever it is you're looking at. But can't you keep it to yourself?13:45 Sal could do it. It's a single shot. It's lifted directly from Bye Bye Birdie.14:24 Allergic to cats, but will tolerate dogs.15:10 War is bad. Maybe, but it makes a man out of yuh.21:12 You know, I don't need that much. But I do need tending.25:57 My son lives in a cloud of success, but it's my success.31:04 I don't keep pets. The smell makes them go crazy.31:46 You remind me more of your grandma than your mother.33:38 I have this image in my head. It's his 75th birthday. And I give him a team.38:57 No dull moments or dull men tolerated.43:11 Fathers, sons, and photos44:51 You heard him, boys. Don't stop until you see the whites of his pockets.45:40 Peaches give me a rash. Your sister likes 'em!46:41 Are you Swedish? Norwegian. Well, we won't tell my parents.48:12 He's late. And copious amounts of Raid.48:52 It's not Ann Margret.52:03 Are you related to Eugene Hofstadt?53:58 Don't ruin the only good thing to come out of this: You are now a commercial director.55:05 You got me a new TV because you think I was born yesterday.58:05 He's dead and he's never coming back, and no one cares that he's really, really gone!1:03:05 Episode wrap-up and listener shout-out