I talked to Jon Hamm.
For over an hour.
Gimme a couple more days to get you the whole thing–I promise, before the finale that this will post.
In the meantime, enjoy!
Roberta: We struggle with Suzanne. You know this, right?
Jon freaking Hamm!!! TALKING TO ME: No, I know. I read a lot about it. People are sort of not on board with her. I guess I’m a little surprised at that in a lot of sense because I think it’s kind of right there. I guess I don’t know what
people — it’s interesting, because I think as viewers we have the benefit of seeing all things, and the characters don’t have those benefits.
And:
Roberta: God, what a great scene that was when Paul lost the idea and you guys were just were all, like, yeah. hate when that happens.I cannot believe it–it’s Jon Hamm!!! : Yeah, that’s the thing. You know, it’s a setup of Don always kind of being the heavy and always kind of crushing Paul or crushing Peggy when they don’t meet his expectations. But I think that anybody that’s ever worked in a creative capacity knows the heartbreak of having an idea and how quickly those things can disappear, and how big of a disappointment it is when they do.
Hamm on Oprah:
Yeah. I mean, the more interesting part of it, actually, was when Gayle came to the set. It gave me a little more time to kind of hang out with her and sort of — she was very interested in seeing the staff. I mean, I know you guys came to the set as well, and it’s a pretty cool thing to do to come and see it, especially if you’re fan of the show.
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November 5th, 2009 at 11:18 pm
Okay — let's get to the important question. I know he reads the board, but did you get the sense that he actually knows I'm alive? Because, if this is the case, I don't actually need any Christmas presents. I'm completely fine with a lump of coal and a potato on a stick, because — in the words of Peggy Olson after Pete Campbell tells her his he-man story — that would be wonderful!
Now I know, realistically, you didn't ask this, but I thought maybe you just sensed it. But, you know, if you want to just casually work it into the rotation of questions the next time…
Okay, sorry.
Congratulations, Roberta, and I'm looking forward to reading the rest. I'm so proud to be a part of this blog and I can't thank you both enough for there being a blog of which to be proud.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:19 pm
So THAT'S what that loud noise was — your lil' heart pounding like a zebra tap-dancing on a fresh plate of lemon Jell-O!
Please calm down enough to get the chat transcribed, cuz we're really looking forward to reading what Dick/Don/Jon has to say!
November 5th, 2009 at 11:21 pm
Oh, well that's nice, then.
AIEEEEE!!!!!
I hope it has been made clear to him that he's done excellent work this year? It has? Well, then, good.
Nice get, ma'am.
November 5th, 2009 at 11:22 pm
Oh, and one word: Backups.
November 6th, 2009 at 12:12 am
Does he know that a lot of people think Don Draper is going to jump off a building at the end of season 5?
November 6th, 2009 at 2:51 am
All,
You funny.
Roberta
November 6th, 2009 at 5:48 am
I hope you asked him about those hot, hot, hot, szzzzzzz hot scenes with esme.
oh wait, that's in the Paul Kinsey theatre of my mind.
November 6th, 2009 at 5:52 am
Very, very cool. I can't wait to read the whole chat. (I think I just turned a shade of green here at my computer.) He is fabulous, and you ladies (and gents) are fabulous too for this great blog. I wish I could be at the party on Sunday- have to do a mother-in-law 70th birthday dinner thing up in Westchester County (Bronxville- not Ossining)- but I will be thinking of you and your fabulous fete, and my husband promises to get me home (probably just in time) (or at least the encore presentation) for the last Mad Men of the season…… boo hoo……
November 6th, 2009 at 8:00 am
How many days until Sunday?
November 6th, 2009 at 7:11 am
Swoon! Roberta, you are a lucky lady and I am equal parts happy for/jealous of you! Can't wait to read the entire transcript.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:26 am
geez lousie – Roberta will you ever come down and visit planet earth again?
I am happy for you and pea green with envy all at the same time. Can’t wait for the full report.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:37 am
C'mon people. We all know he's going to reveal that the "Gypsy" in "The Gypsy & The Hobo" is in fact me.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:46 am
Jon Hamm in high school:
http://www.dlisted.com/
November 6th, 2009 at 8:02 am
Deborah Lipp Says:
Wait ’til you read the full interview! He can’t stop talking about me.
'tis true. And hullaballoo as well got a serious hammy shoutout.
You can't believe how sane I came off with him. He never knew I was shaking for two hours leading up to it. Actually shaking. Once we started talking, to be honest, I was fine.
November 6th, 2009 at 8:02 am
So, were both Lipp sisters there, or was there some sort of death match to decide which one would get to go?
November 6th, 2009 at 8:17 am
We let mom pick.
KIDDING.
I owe Deb big.
November 6th, 2009 at 9:12 am
How tall is he? Taller than Bono? Please say he's tall.
November 6th, 2009 at 10:06 am
Did he….call you by name? Have you actually heard *that voice say *your name? I'm really looking forward to reading yourinterview and transcript, and looking forward to watching on Sunday with equal parts anticipation and dread.
November 6th, 2009 at 11:20 am
Wait ’til you read the full interview! He can’t stop talking about me.
November 6th, 2009 at 11:26 am
You kill me! LOL! Thanks for collecting the data and thanks in advance for SHARING it here.
November 6th, 2009 at 10:50 am
brenda, on the phone I don't think he's very tall. We met him; I'm going with 6'1".
November 6th, 2009 at 10:53 am
Marina_Joan, I'm with you on the dread. I'm fully prepared for an ER season 9 type of finale (which, if you're not an ER fan, is the one where Romano's arm was sliced off by a helicopter).
November 6th, 2009 at 11:02 am
#25 God, please no. But as long as they don't reveal that Don, Peggy, Pete & Roger are all cylons, I think I'll be ok.
November 6th, 2009 at 12:17 pm
You people made me late for work today. For reals. can’t wait to read the rest.
November 6th, 2009 at 12:18 pm
As well as owing her for breaking in your mom, right? Man, Deb is just too good to you.
November 6th, 2009 at 11:19 am
DB, wait for it–you might just get our crystal ball award next week.
November 6th, 2009 at 12:44 pm
Roberta, I want to be you so much right now!!!
November 6th, 2009 at 11:53 am
My only wild crystal ball entry is that they jump immediately to Beatlemania. I'm not putting bets on anything right now.
November 6th, 2009 at 12:02 pm
So, he did mention people — just people who are Not Me.
Do you think it's because I say nice things about Betty? Because, I can toss her to the curb like THAT.
November 6th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
I have a Sirius radio in my office and listen to the OutQ station most days (that's the gay channel). The co-hose of the mid-day show, Doria Biddle, is friends with Hamm's longtime girlfriend. From what she says, he is a great, down-to-earth guy, so I am not surprised you calmed down Roberta. I get the impression Hamm has not yet fallen prey to the worst part of fame – believing your own hype.
November 6th, 2009 at 12:19 pm
sorry, that's co-host
November 6th, 2009 at 12:45 pm
Did he elaborate on why he thought we should understand about Suzanne? Hope so-would love to hear his take on why Don got into that one.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:00 pm
Understand that she's a lousy actress? I didn't like her acting in the Twix commercial either. (You can see a lot more of that by following this link and playing the Twix "Get the Girl" game. Whatever.)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dQJ2SegGWyc
November 6th, 2009 at 1:17 pm
And I know he mentioned me, right? I mean, how could he possibly forget about me?
November 6th, 2009 at 1:20 pm
See comment #16, Hulla.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Wow! That HS picture. Did he ever go through an awkward stage?
November 6th, 2009 at 1:30 pm
Emi, he did indeed. Watch this space.
November 6th, 2009 at 1:34 pm
Here's the direct link for the vintage Jon Hamm photo:
http://www.dlisted.com/node/34707
November 6th, 2009 at 2:06 pm
"Jon Hamm looks like the Disney prince of your genital's dreams today, and he looked like that in high school too. THAT BITCH!."
So crude, so inappropriate — not entirely wrong.
November 6th, 2009 at 2:11 pm
#15 Aran. Thanks for the link to Jon Hamm's photo in high school. Enjoyed that one!!!
November 6th, 2009 at 3:28 pm
Ooh–I will. Happy Friday everyone.
November 6th, 2009 at 4:52 pm
@ 15 Aran- He looks like Tom Cruise from "All The Right Moves." Hamm looked great back in the day, and great today. That's sounds like a slogan for something, but I can't remember what.
November 6th, 2009 at 5:52 pm
Lipp sisters, REPRESENT! Kudos for getting the star hottie and future Emmy winner on the horn! Can't wait to read.
And CPT_Doom @#30–funniest typo ever! Sometimes I consider my husband my co-hose, and I mean that in the most complementary way
November 6th, 2009 at 6:08 pm
I have to say… he does seem remarkably untouched by fame as of yet. I'm very curious to see how he'll do in other venues. I will admit I'm a tad disappointed to see him in a Ben Affleck flick… but hey, make hay while the sun shines. After 3 straight years of waitering before the gigs came in, I'd be grabbing for things too. Or maybe he sincerely liked the script? It looks like a dud film, but I'm open to being surprised. I'd like to see talent like that reserved for Weiner-quality writing. I guess if Meryl Streep can slum, so can Hamm.
OMG… Streep and Hamm in a film together… just… OMG!
November 6th, 2009 at 6:25 pm
ms darkly sez: Do you think it’s because I say nice things about Betty? Because, I can toss her to the curb like THAT.
LOL.
I'd love to see Hamm in a b&w something directed by Jim Jarmusch. anything.
November 6th, 2009 at 7:32 pm
@ Rachel in CA #44 – Did you SEE Ben Affleck's directorial debut Gone Baby Gone starring his brother Casey and some really A-listers such as Morgan Freeman, Ed Harris and Amy Madigan? Amy Ryan was nominated for the Best Supporting Actress Oscar for that film. It was excellent and my most trusted film critic Roger Ebert gave it 3.5 stars out of 4. BTW, so did Ebert's readers.
November 7th, 2009 at 8:42 am
I'm with the co-hose, I'm a huge fan of Jennifer Westfeldt. I have, like, a personal cult of Kissing Jessica Stein. All you have to do is come to my house and I pop the DVD in and make you sit down in front of it.
November 7th, 2009 at 6:17 pm
# 39 – “Jon Hamm looks like the Disney prince of your genital’s dreams today, and he looked like that in high school too. THAT BITCH!. So crude, so inappropriate — not entirely wrong"
Better Scotchgard those computer chairs before reading the interview when it's posted!