Basket of Kisses

Mo Ryan, the Chicago Tribune’s “Watcher,” has made Mad Men her #1 show of 2008. No surprise there, Mo has been one of Mad Men’s biggest supporters from Day One. It’s part of why we love her. Another part is elegant phrasing like this:

Even when it confounded me, this rich, complicated drama about yearning, unpredictable men and women left me hungry for more. This year, the “Mad” men frequently yielded center stage to the show’s frustrated, fascinating women, who turned in stunning performances, and to supporting characters such as the lovable but heartbreaking Freddy Rumsen (Joel Murray). “Only connect,” E.M. Forster wrote. It’s never easy, but I look forward to watching Don Draper keep trying.

The Lafayette (of Louisiana) sees Mad Men as a metaphor for modern ambitions.

MSNBC sees Mad Men as predictive of coming styles. They’re not alone, of course.

Basket buddy Rolando of the Urbanite spotted a NYC sign that pays tribute to Mad Men.

Who will act with Elisabeth Moss now that Jeremy Piven has left Speed-the-Plow. Norbert Leo Butz and William H. Macy, according to AM New York. So, she’s in good company. And here’s bitchiness about Piven, including sarcasm from our dear sweet Elisabeth Moss! The same blogger (Hal Boedeker) who posted the bitchiness has also debunked Piven’s claim of mercury poisoning: (more…)