Its funny how we love watching these complex, flawed, or criminal characters, when in real life we would want to avoid the Don Draper’s, Walter White’s, and Tony Soprano’s of the world after talking to them more than 10 min. But they do make for good television.
For someone who lost both his parents by the age of 20, with no real siblings and very little money, Jon Hamm has come along way. An extremely humble person too..A true inspiration!
for me, the thing with Mad Men is, there is barely not one mediocre character. They had all a specific meaning and an important role in one or another moment of the series, and the actors were able to perform all of them just in a sulbime way. I truly think you can enjoy every single episode -and discover new and interesting details if you rewatch.
Oh for SURE...Its almost spooky the details I'm picking up on through subsequent viewings. Even the BIT PARTS of the show and the actors that played them can all take great pride in the roles they played...The extras too! Madmen is a great novel that is obviously not read, but probably should be viewed as part of the great literary canon of Western Civilization or at least AMERICAN history.
Zoe McCoy yeah, I still remember how different this show was and how oddly captivating it was. I always knew about mad men but never imagined it was like that. It blew my mind.
Rolling Ormond people loiter a lot in real life though that’s why the interactions were realistic unlike most dramas where the dialogue is back to back rushed cheap script.
Andrew Devine I agree. I think it’s a testament to how well the character was both written and acted. I think the same goes for White/Cranston and Soprano/Gandolfini.
Deep Kahali way ott he was effectively involved in a stupid hazing incident at a frat party when he was 18 and a guys pants got lit on fire, he wasn’t convicted of anything though Bad but hardly the monster that you’re painting him as
right? when they put that scene with him and betty on the phone in the video and then cut back to him I realized that I don't think of john hamm as don draper or vice versa
watched the series probably 10x over by now, it gets better every time. you pick up on all the foreshadowing about Lane's suicide, its the greatest show.
I'm in the middle of watching Mad Men for the second time, and I am surprised at how much more texture I am picking up the second time around. Such a great show.
Yes very funny and truly entertaining. This was the first time I ever saw John Hamm outside of Mad Man & I leared to really truly respect him as an actor. I think it was just intended to be a short series through.
I've watched Mad Men 4 times now. Right now I'm on at the end again and it's crazy how I'll never get used to how different the first episodes look. Absolutely the best show ever made.
Mad Men...that was my chill show back in college on Sunday nights. I rewatched the entire series over 2 weeks last summer after I was laid off. Still blows me away, so much to love and appreciate. I felt satisfied with the ending, which I don't feel a lot of shows do well.
It will probably be mine too. Interesting since my first viewing of the show, I basically blew it off as a entertaining soap opera, and I really couldn't see myself ever watching it again, but I have since developed a much deeper appreciation for it. There are very sublime elements to such a show. Nothing about it is gratuitous.
I love actors like him. He’s aware where TV was when Mad Men entered the scene and how it influences the industry, without a shred of narcissism or gloating
How dare Mr. Hamm be handsome AND funny AND talented AND interested and did I mention gorgeous? Good luck to his kids, I can't imagine trying to follow in those footsteps.
White Christmas is my all time favourite Black Mirror episode. Excellent storyline, excellent writing, excellent actors. Hamm filled his role perfectly!
I was always vaguely aware that Hamm is an intelligent guy, but his casual mastery of language in this interview really demonstrates that. It also makes it way funnier how many "himbo" guest star roles he's snuck into his career
He seems like such a thoughtful and gentle person. What an incredible talent. I just realized how amazing it would be to see GQ or something similar do a series for other artists as well. A director series would be amazing. An author one, not only about their books but about film projects of their books that they were involved in.
Nah. He's a cool guy and a great actor but he is not jocko willink levels of masculinity. He is an actor in the end, that doesn't inspire any masculine values.
@@chocobomtom He works and makes enough money to support himself and give himself a good lifestyle; the means don't matter. The values do. Rethink masculinity.
When Betty says ‘Don Honey...’ it completely reminds me of Michele Williams saying ‘Honey’ to Casey Affleck in Manchester by the Sea. There is something so heartbreakingly poignant about past loves using familiar loving language.
Mad Men made men like me love drama like no other. I remember casually taking a peek at the pilot and not before long I was finished with the last episode. Truly a fantastic feeling of satisfaction watching it. I can now sit and watch any episode anytime of the day and still enjoy it like the first time I saw it.
I rewatched the Mad Men a couple of months ago and you do notice the nuances that Jon gave Don Draper to make it his own. Such great stories he's been in.
I can't imagine a blue button down dress shirt would have yellow cuffs. I think the grey cardigan came with yellow cuffs stiched on it as a way to make a mature Mr. Rogers style sweater (not knocking the cardigan or Mr. Rogers. Love em both) look more fun, preppy , stylish, and colorful. Feels like something I'd see in GQ. It's pretty cool . I've owned alot of sweaters & shirts with sewn in cuffs, and its great for layering or just making your usual outfit look a little different. I didn't even notice it until you said something but he gave us a talking point lol.
Sometimes makers of trendy dress shirts sew a different color or pattern fabric on the inside cuff so when it’s rolled there is a different pop of color. It looks a little confusing with the cardigan over it but it’s quite common.
@@user-lt5cg5wz8m Thanks, Kate and Abigail - I really wondered what that shirt looked like WITHOUT the sweater, but hey, it's a GQ video, so I'm sure this was capital-S-Styled within a pixel of its life.
I first found out about Jon Hamm through Mad Men...I just finished watching it last yr. I watched all of it within 3 weeks I believe. So addicting and it helped that Jon Hamm is such a great actor and is so handsome!
White Christmas is the best episode of TV I've ever watched. So glad Brooker got him on it, Hamm brought so much of the necessary arrogance to the role.
@@msjonesforestrangerlearning remember when she decided to quit SCDP? 😢I think I almost cried😂but her and Don were iconic.. And the few times she got scenes with Roger were funny too
I'm glad you've been in the right place in the the right time. I really enjoyed Mad Men, watched Good Omen a couple of weeks back and now I got some other movies to watch :)
My favorite actor! Mad Men is one of the best shows ever made. Ive never felt so immersed in a show and its characters. The whole crew and cast just hit a grand slam.
