It's 1960, and the swanky, self-admiring ad men of Madison Avenue are busy making up the rules as they go along.
What's On Tonight?
Yes, it's quite a collection of cads they've amassed at Sterling Cooper. They're boys behaving badly, through a haze of booze and cigarette smoke. "Mad Men" takes us back to a time when sexism was the law of the Ave and tobacco ads actually promoted the healthful qualities of cigarettes. Watching this show, you might squirm a little, but the writing is exceptional, and the knowledge that we've come a long way makes it even more fun to watch.
The Mad Men Menu
People are drinking constantly in this show. Here are some of the classic cocktails they're corking back.
Quotes, Cocktails, and Recipes
"Breakfast without orange juice is a hell of a long day." --Fred Rumsen (in reference to his morning screwdriver)
"Aren't you going to have any of this? Look, we've got Oysters Rockefeller! Beef Wellington! Napoleons! We leave this lunch alone, it'll take over Europe." --Roger Sterling
"Here's your basket of kisses." --Peggy Olson
"Mourning is just extended self pity. In New Guinea, pygmies grind up their ancestors and drink the powder in a beer." --Don Draper
"That sandwich is making me sad." --Joan Holloway
"This is the greatest advertising opportunity since the invention of cereal." --Don Draper
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