Set in 1960s New York, the sexy and provocative original drama
follows the lives of the ruthlessly competitive men and women of
Madison Avenue advertising.
Season Two left off against the backdrop of the Cuban Missile
Crisis. Major changes were unfolding at the Sterling Cooper advertising
agency resulting from its takeover by British advertising firm PPL
(Putnam, Powell & Lowe). Creative Director Donald Draper (Jon Hamm)
returns from Los Angeles - where he ran away trying to come to terms
with his identity - to news of the merger, and attempts to reconcile
with his wife, Betty (January Jones). In the wake of her separation
from Don, Betty discovers she's expecting their third child, and in a
shocking moment, sleeps with another man in a back office at a bar.
When Pete (Vincent Kartheiser) professes his love for Peggy (Elisabeth
Moss), she makes the heartbreaking confession that she secretly gave
birth to his child only to give it up for adoption in order to pursue
her career. A self-indulgent Roger (John Slattery) leaves his wife Mona
for Don's former secretary Jane, while Joan (Christina Hendricks) once
again faces the limitations of her gender in both the workplace and her
personal relationship.
"Mad Men's" third season will further explore relationships,
family and evolving gender roles through its fascinating, complex
characters. The series' thought-provoking storylines will reflect the
rising tensions in American society, the questioning of traditional
norms and the fermenting frustrations between women and men.
"'Mad Men' struck a pop-cultural chord and is now widely
considered one of the most exciting and distinctive dramas on
television," said Charlie Collier, President and General Manager of
AMC. "Matthew Weiner is an extraordinary storyteller, who - along with
an outstanding production team and brilliant cast - has created some of
TV's most poignant, shocking and entertaining moments. In the new
season, the complex and changing world of 1960s Madison Avenue will
continue to enthrall fans everywhere."
"The response to 'Mad Men' has been tremendous, both here and
abroad," said Kevin Beggs, Lionsgate's President of Television
Programming and Production. "Through great writing and execution, the
series has tapped into the universal appeal of intimate, nuanced
storytelling and the public's fascination with the style, fashion and
events of this turbulent time in America's history."
"Mad Men" stars 2007 Golden Globe-winner Jon Hamm; January
Jones; Vincent Kartheiser; Elisabeth Moss; Christina Hendricks; John
Slattery; Bryan Batt; Michael Gladis; Aaron Staton; and Rich Sommer,
and guest stars legendary stage and screen actor Robert Morse.
Leading up to the new season, AMC will air a "Mad Men" marathon on Monday, August 10 from 7am 8pm ET, featuring all 13 episodes from the series' award-winning second season.
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