I’ve gone through Open Thread comments and pulled specific questions that people had about the episode and dug up my best possible answers.
Who is that tow truck guy? He looks really familiar.
This appears to be John Thaddeus, who is credited as “Driver.”
Wonder if we will find out who the lovely lady is that Salvatore was with during the Jackie Kennedy tour.
Basketcase Peter G. answered this, but it’s important, so I’m repeating: She is credited on AMC’s site as Kitty Romano, played by Sarah Drew. “Romano” means “wife.” The AMC episode recap says “At home, Sal and his wife view the White House tour.”
I didn’t quite catch who the lady was that Betty was chatting with at the top of the show after her ride. Can someone clarify that for me, please?
According to AMC, she is Sarah Beth, played by Missy Yager.
Ms. Darkly gave a good answer to a question, so I’m bringing it forward:
Did I hear right that the dr. acknowledged that Don said he was cutting down his 2 pack a day cigarette habit? Has Don finally decided that maybe smoking isn’t that great for your health?
Ms. D says: I took it to me more the doctor’s cynical recitation of what he hears all day in his office. Kinda like a prison guard looking at an inmate and saying, “I know, you’re innocent.”
I agree with Ms. D. 100%.
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Best Night Ever doesn't comment on MM, but the comment on not commenting on it: http://www.bestweekever.tv/2008/07/28/best-night-…
If I might ask another FTWTY question, does anybody remember who Gertie was? I ask because apparently she was played by Denise "Lt. Tasha Yar of the Starship Enterprise" Crosby, and I cannot for the life of me recall which one would be Gertie.
The horse trainer or riding instructor, not sure of her title. she called Betty a Good Girl.
Of course. Thanks!
Sounds like you guys had a fun night, even if it wasn't the rockingest of episodes. Sorry I couldn't join you, but am enjoying leftovers while working today. Cole slaw is delish!
We missed you!
Was very surprised at the Salvatore nuptial. Wonder if he is going to be on the downlow or just repress himself.
I am really dying to know what happened to Peggy's Baby. I suspect he is with her parents. Love the fact that Pete can't knock up his wife.
One thing I have to say. Does anyone see a pattern with the African-American cast? I understand that they are all in subserviant job because of the times. But anyone notice Don's House lady give a glance at the booze in his hand before she turned down his offer for a ride home. Yet no White character thinks twice about drinking and driving.
It seems the Black characters are seeing the story through our eyes. They are the ones to see the big picture. I suspect it is intended to be seen that way. It is like the Black characters are rolling their eyes at the idiotic things their white counterparts do.
Also anyone else catch the double entendre when the Black delivery man told Joan, "I can put it wherever you want" about the copy machine? He had a slight smile on his face.
Ellelque,
Good thoughts. I caught the innuendo, too, and it was a bold one to make. I believe it was another hint that the world has shifted since the end of last season.
If that comment had been made to say, Pete's wife" it would have gotten repercussions. But I watched it again and Joan caught it. She would have thought it was "fresh", but not been offended. Something tells me that Joan is gonna be a very liberated type when Gloria Steinem. You know Peggy will be.
You know they could create a great drinking game to this show.
Everytime there is something politically incorrect (racism, sexism, etc,) – drink
Everytime Pete says "Swell" when we know he means something other – drink.
Everytime Pete sucks up to Don – Drink
Everytime Pete uses his wife – drink
Everytime Betty neglects her kids or puts them in danger – drink
Everytime Sal "outs" himself — drink!
Everytime a man watches a woman's rear as she walks out — drink!
Everytime someone lights a cigarette. – Hell we'd be totally trashed by the end of the show.
You drink when ever someone on screen drinks – I couldn't do it. I would pass out.
I like to have a martini,
Two at the very most.
After three I'm under the table,
after four I'm under my host. ~ Dorothy Parker
I've got a few notes to make on the episode last night:
We see the lock on Don's office door replaced. Why? He's in the same room; he didn't take Roger's office, as Roger is still alive. I think this is likely a subtle allusion to the "out with the old, in with the new" theme of last night's show. It could also be a reference to Don's new lease on family life – you can see that it's his last name that's in focus on the door lettering, not his first. The lock is changing – things of the past can't be involved in his life like they used to be. This could be taking it too far. Any thoughts?
It's sad to see Joan with her boyfriend; she so obviously wants to be with Roger. I was heartened to see her respect for Peggy, though, and her handling of "office morale." Christina Hendricks is great.
Hmm, if it was just after the events of last season, I would think it was about Pete stealing the box. Perhaps there was another security breach? Or perhaps it's about the added caution that tends to come with age.
Sorry, forgot to mention that Joan outwardly told Lois to respect Miss Olson, but I don’t think the location of the Xerox machine was an accident. I think she was getting a little revenge on Peggy in her own way. Remember last season she told Peggy to never forget where she came from and to think of the girls or they wouldn’t think of her. I think she got a grin out of moving it behind the door with Peggy’s name on it.
In answer to Jacob 8:11′s question, I think your theories are good ones. I would also add that it could be a sign of Don’s becoming more introverted and introspective, trying to shut people out. Also, there’s a strong lack of trust with Pete and Duck squirmming their way around. A lot of people just barge in on Don too, like Freddie, Roger, etc. Last season in the Election night episode Don found Peggy crying in his office and, “This is my office — does this door mean nothing to you?”
I thought of the lock as purely symbolic; how locked away Don still is. But I think the box stolen by Pete is significant here, now that you point it out.
And Ms. D, I thought the same as you about the “respect” shown to “Miss Olson;” Joan made sure she knew exactly where she stood. Protocol is very important to Joan; call Peggy Miss Olson because she’s “above” the secretarial pool, but make sure she stays “below” the men.
Yeah, I think the lock was not being changed, but added.
A lot of interesting thoughts here today. It was my turn to go to the beach. Deb, Darkly, thanks for minding the store.
My question is: who did Don mail “Meditations in an Emergency” to? His note said, “Made me think of you.” The signature was just “D.” Could be Dick, could be Don. I initially thought he would only mail that to Rachel, given their deeper connection, but who knows? Maybe there’s someone else in his past who will emerge?
catherine, we all want that book to have gone to Rachel. Rather, my(similarly addicted) sister and I do.
I imagine Rachel getting that book and picking up the phone. Calling her sister. She’ll look impeccable, of course.
“He sent me a book.” Arching an eyebrow.
“After all this time? Throw it away!” The sister’s three-year-old throws applesauce at her; she ignores it.
“I don’t know … he signed it …”
“You know what Daddy will say.” The three-year-old throws the entire plate on the floor. Sister sighs.
“It looks like a good book.” Rachel lights a cigarette.
“What’s it about?” The sister turns the child’s highchair to face the wall.
“Poetry. I have to go.”
YELLING is heard on the phone as Rachel hangs up. Smokes. Begins to read …
Anne, I love it!
Catherine, we were purposely not shown the recipient. Tune in next week!
From a man’s perspective:
At the end of S1 Don is sitting on the stairs of his empty house. Shortly after the camera faded on him, he got up and went over to Helen Bishop’s house to see if she wanted a drink.
An affair started between them. Helen is motivated by revenge. Don is attracted once again to a woman who has her own life.
At the start of S2 Helen is away somewhere. Don sends her the book.
I knew that we were purposely not shown the recipient. I like John’s fantasy take on Don and Helen getting it on. It’s out there, but a cool direction.