By: Aleks Chan Watching MAD MEN, AMC’s buzzing drama set in the hustle of a 1960s ad agency, is like gazing at a meticulously designed museum display – so gorgeously detailed by curator by ex-SOPRANOS scribe Matthew Weiner, half of the show’s charm is in the visual wonder of its setting and characters. You could [...]
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Good News, Bad News: JON & KATE, UGLY BETTY & VIRTUALITY
By theTVaddict on June 29th, 2009 at June 29th, 2009
Good News: According to TLC, Jon and Kate Gosselin will no longer be speaking to the media in an effort to focus soley on the needs of their family. Bad News: Rest assured, that’s not about to stop People, Us Weekly, InTouch, Star and OK! magazine from covering the family thanks to the now ubiquitous [...]
First Look: Homer Simpson Goes MAD (MEN)
By theTVaddict on October 29th, 2008 at October 29th, 2008
Following last weekend’s SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE parody and Sunday’s upcoming TREEHOUSE OF HORRORS XIX on THE SIMPSONS, I think we can all agree that MAD MEN has officially found its place in the American Pop Culture Zeitgeist. Thanks to TVTattle for the Tip!
The TV Addict Reveals His Halloween Scares III
By theTVaddict on October 29th, 2008 at October 29th, 2008
With Halloween mere days away, this TV Addict thought now would be the perfect opportunity to talk about what scares us in the world of television. So without further ado, we present our Halloween Scare #3: A Matthew Weiner Free MAD MEN. With Matthew Weiner’s CAA representatives and Lionsgate, the studio behind AMC’s MAD MEN [...]
Good News, Bad News: MAD MEN, BATTLESTAR GALACTICA & ABC
By theTVaddict on October 17th, 2008 at October 17th, 2008
Good News: AMC has green-lit a third season of its critically acclaimed original series MAD MEN. Bad News: MAD MEN mastermind Matthew Weiner still hasn’t signed onto the dotted line. No doubt hoping for a [much-deserved] mad raise. [Source] Good News: The Sci Fi Network has officially confirmed that BATTLESTAR GALACTICA will commence its final [...]
My Take on TV: My 5 Favorite Summer Shows
By theTVaddict on August 12th, 2008 at August 12th, 2008
By: Amrie Cunninghame [My Take on TV] I don’t think I’m overstating anything when I say that this summer has given us some of the best TV I’ve seen in a long time. I’m still not caught up on the few weeks I missed due to our trip to San Diego, but I still feel [...]
5 Things That Put a Smile on This TV Addict’s Face This Week
By theTVaddict on August 8th, 2008 at August 8th, 2008
1. NEW PROMO PHOTOS: While some may argue that this TV Addict needs to get outside more, I’m just going to go ahead and say it. New promo photos make me giddy! Not only do they signify that the Fall TV Season is just around the corner. But Hello!?!? Surely I’m not the only one [...]
An EVERWOOD Alumni Alert!
By theTVaddict on July 31st, 2008 at July 31st, 2008
Is anyone else a big enough TV Addict to admit that they too totally missed EVERWOOD alum Sarah Drew’s guest spot as Art Director Sal Romano’s beard wife on Sunday’s second season premiere of MAD MEN? Thanks to The Watcher for the Tip!
Uncovering the Secrets of MAD MEN
By theTVaddict on July 14th, 2008 at July 14th, 2008
If a picture is worth a thousand words and no detail is too small for MAD MEN mastermind Matthew Weiner, then what pray-tell is this latest promotional photo [see above] for MAD MEN’s second season trying to tell us? Well, this TV Addict has come up with a few possible theories. Not quite 1000 words [...]
TCA 2008: MAD MEN
By theTVaddict on July 10th, 2008 at July 10th, 2008
By: Kevin Kelly, Special TCA Correspondent Men dressed to the nines, mid-day drinks at the office, not to mention flirty secretaries like Joan Holloway. Oh how we’ve missed the wood-paneled, smoke filled halls of Sterling Cooper Advertising. Which is why we are so thankful to take part in yesterday’s Television Critics Association (TCA) Press tour. [...]



