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Wednesday, March 31, 2010

The look on her face is priceless, as she realizes...

Betsy Draper's father dies (4th episode of Season 3 of "Mad Men"), which is unfortunate, as he added an interesting element of tension to the Draper family. Despite his weird behavior (dementia), he was quite kind to the children, especially the daughter - a real contrast to the ice-cold Betsy and the distant Don. Not sure what further plot elements can play out in regard to Betsy and her brother - focus will shift back to the Sterling Cooper office. There, we see Peggy trying further to come out of her shell, moving to Manhattan - and needing advice from Joanie as to how to find a roommate (she seems destined to find a mismatch). Peggy's mother, as is the pattern on this series, incredibly mean to her when she learns Peggy wants to move to Manhattan. And in a 3rd interesting plot development, as Sal pushes off his wife (I'm working), she asks him to tell her what's troubling him. He says he's concerned about moving into directing a live commercial, as opposed to drawing storyboards, and he acts out for her the dance sequence he has to direct. The look on her face is priceless, as she realizes, evidently for the first time, that Sal is effeminate - this may be the source of all their problems. Not sure how that will play out, but Don has been discreet with Sal's secret. Show continues to be edgy and cold and dark, not for everyone but for those who can stand the cold waters it's compelling, addictive. I would hate to be in this world, but glad to have a glimpse of it.

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