Media Mayhem with Allison Hope Weiner
Episode 198
Matthew Weiner Reflects on MAD MEN Season 7 Finale
MAD MEN’s final season is set to premiere April 5 on AMC, and show creator Matthew Weiner reflects on the show’s ending, the mystery of Don Draper, and his feelings on the finale. From women on the show, failed relationships and romance, creative battles on and off screen, and exploring the world of advertising - we hear from the Emmy award winning writer about what he is taking away from the landmark series. Weiner also shares his previous experience writing on the SOPRANOS, reveals which MAD MEN characters most surprised him, as well as those he’ll truly miss, and he explains the pride he felt writing the incredible Carousel scene in this uncensored Media Mayhem, hosted by Allison Hope Weiner.
Episode Breakdown
00:01 Welcoming Matthew Weiner to Media Mayhem.
01:20 The very exposed Tony Soprano and the elusive Don Draper.
04:00 How can talking be heroic?
06:35 Matt Weiner’s writing style and telling a story without speaking.
14:40 The end of Mad Men.
17:30 What happens Vs. how it happens.
19:00 The representation of relationships.
23:00 Which characters will you miss the most?
25:35 The world of advertising.
28:50 Success and failed relationships.
34:50 Writing the women of Mad Men.
48:45 Most memorable moments from Mad Men.
52:35 Characters surprising even the creator.
55:50 Mad Men and the creative process.
01:00:45 Thank you and goodbye.
Guest Bio
Matthew Weiner is the creator of Mad Men, one of the most adored and awarded shows in recent television history, and has previously written for The Sopranos, earning him six Emmys for Outstanding Drama Series since 2004. Weiner also wrote and directed the film, Are You Here.
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http://www.amctv.com/shows/mad-men
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