Mad Men Season 1

THE HIT US SHOW FROM THE WRITERS OF THE SOPRANOS

THE SETTING:

It's 1960; advertising agencies were the all-powerful influence on the masses. Personal and professional manipulation and sexual exploits defined the workplace and closed the deals.

Stirling Cooper, the high profile, Madison Avenue advertising agency created advertising campaigns -from cigarettes to political candidates - better than anyone else. It was a time of great ferment.Women had barely begun to come into their own. Ethics in the workplace, smoke-freeenvironments, sexual harassment and ethnic diversity were workshops of the future.


THE PREMISE:

This sexy, stylized and provocative series depicts the social vices of this mostinnovative, yet ruthless profession, while taking an unflinching look at the Ad men who shaped thehopes and dreams of Americans on a daily basis.


THE PLAYERS:

Don Draper is the biggest Ad man (and ladies man) in the business, but he lives in aconflicted world. As Don makes the plays in the boardroom and the bedroom, he struggles to stay astep ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels. The seriesalso authentically depicts the roles of men and women of this era, while exploring the true humannature beneath the guise of 1960's traditional family values.


COMMENTS:

"Sexy, poignant and utterly addictive. Don't miss it." - Herald Sun
"One of the best new products this year..." - Sunday Telegraph
"Addictive, intelligent, slick and tightly written..." - Sydney Morning Herald
"By far my favourite new show of the year" - Courier Mail
AWARDS: "Most Outstanding Drama Series" and "Most Outstanding Writing for a Drama Series", 2008 Emmy
Awards

"Best Television Series - Drama" Golden Globes
"Best New Series" Writers Guild of America
"One of the 10 Best Television Series of 2007" The American Film Institute
"Television Show of the Year" Television Critics Association

RRP: $49.95