‘Mad Men’ is one of those shows I started watching about a year after it premiered. I watched season one on DVD, catching up to watch seasons two and three in real time.
Season four premieres Sunday, July 25 at 10/9c on AMC, and I’m giving away the Season Three DVD Box Set to celebrate! See below for details on how to enter.
I’m absolutely in love with ‘Mad Men.’ It’s stylish, it features a bunch of great characters, and it captures the 1960s era beautifully, from the fedoras to the Jackie O styles (check out the ‘Mad Men’ fashions).
If you’re not familiar with the show, it follows the drama at one of New York’s most prestigious ad agencies in the 1960s. The focal point is Don Draper (Jon Hamm), who’s mysterious and dashing and talented. His wife, Betty (January Jones), is an ice queen who’s ready to implode with pent-up housewife angst.
The colorful characters at the agency include Peggy Olson (Elisabeth Moss), Pete Campbell (Vincent Kartheiser – you’ve seen him as Angel’s son on ‘Angel’), the buxom Joan Holloway (Christina Hendricks), and Roger Sterling (John Slattery, who’s been in just about every show on TV).
THE GIVEAWAY: ‘Mad Men,’ Season 3 DVD Box Set (value: $40). The 4-disc set includes all 13 episodes, as well as these bonus features:
- Feature-length audio commentaries on each episode.
- Medgar Evers: An Unsung Hero: A documentary exploring the life and legacy of slain civil rights activist Medgar Evers.
- Clearing the Air: The History of Cigarette Advertising: A visual depiction of the relationship between “Big Tobacco” and advertising.
- We Shall Overcome: The March on Washington: The historic “I Have a Dream” speech accompanies a pictorial gallery of the March on Washington.
- ‘Mad Men’ Illustrated: Meet the mad artist behind the illustrations inspired by ‘Mad Men.’
TO ENTER: 1) Leave a comment on this post, AND 2) hop over to Facebook and “like” my Film Gecko fan page (if you’re already a fan, just leave a comment here and you’re still in the running). The contest ends at midnight on Sunday, July 25 (just in time for the season 4 premiere!). A winner will be drawn randomly, and I’ll email the winner for their mailing address after the contest ends. Good luck!
Can’t wait? Buy ‘Mad Men’ Season 3 on Amazon.
Images: AMC
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I’m already a fan on FB, so I guess this comment is enough. Fingers crossed!
What a great giveaway…may the best (wo)man win!
love the show
I adore Mad Men, too, and somehow I got off track last season — only saw the first couple of episodes. Would love to get the DVD set and catch up!
I love this show. When I am in the set kitchen, it reminds me of the kitchens of friends when I was growing up. Since our TV is in a room for B&B guests, I cannot watch it Season 3 summer. Sob!!
I love this show!
I have heard such good things about this show but have never gotten around to watching it. Thanks to this, I will.
Very excited! Thanks!
Love the nostalgia of Mad Men. The writing and cast are stellar!
Just started watching season one. It’s a slow build, but it’s a really great well-written and sophisticated show. Would love to gert me hands on this set!
This is one of the best-written, most immediately enjoyable shows I’ve seen – hoping to catch up before the season premiere later this month.
what a wild group mverno@roadrunner.com
I am in love with betty, don, joan, pete and peggy!
Would love to win this. thanks for the chance.
Mad Men is my favorite show of all time, no joke.
Mad Men is my favorite show and I can’t wait for the new season. I liked your FB page. Thanks for the giveaway!
You know, I’ve never seen a single show from this series. And now your write up makes me want to. I love how men look in 1960s style clothes. I think I should rent and watch with hubby. It will be like foreplay.
I’d like to win please! Pick me!
I never had a chance to see this show, but I have heard the rave reviews, so I would like to check it out.
For everybody who admits to not seeing Mad Men: Get on board immediately. You have so much enjoyment waiting for you. Its characters, in particular, are complex and compelling.
I adore Man Men. I started just like you, Jane. In fact, I watched all of Season One in one weekend, just in time for the premiere of Season Two. That was a fantastic weekend.
This is a great show.
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
Big fan of Mad Men. I actually didn’t start watching until about a year ago but I caught up quicky and I totally love this show. I liked your FB page.
Since I don’t have a TV, I’ve never seen madmen. This would be a fun thing to win. Going to LIKE your page right now!
I would absolutely love to have this in my collection – I adore this show! Also, I like you on facebook. Thanks so much for the chance!
Friends have been telling me for a long time I’d love Mad Men, but I haven’t explored it yet. I don’t get Netflix or the pay channels, so that makes it hard to keep up with series like this. It sure sounds like my kind of show, though. I don’t have great luck with contests, but here’s hoping!
Add me to the list of those who haven’t yet seen this but now that I’ve read the description I know I’d enjoy seeing it.
MadMen is THE best drama on television and has been for the past 3 years.
This is one of my favorites. Great characters and it captures the era perfectly. Like you on fb (Cynthia Conley)
I love, love, love Mad Men and I’d love to win the DVD. In fact, my friends and I dressed up and went to a bar that was hosting a Mad Men premiere party last season.
I could not resist such an amazing giveaway! What a great idea, Jane! Love you site.
I’d love to win this box set
would like to win this
I love this show! It’s one fo the best on TV!! I like you on Facebook and my homepage is http://www.facebook.com/#!/jacob.charries
“Like” your blog on Facebook (Susie Randle)
Stephanie Dc Fan on FB
Looking forward to Season 4!
A fun way to find out there is a Film Gecko fan page on FB, I _am_ a fan,
I love Mad Man. It is such a sophisicated show.
I really like this show and would be thrilled to win this.
One of the better shows of the last several years
I love this show! Would love to win!
Love Mad Men! Liked you on Facebook as well, thanks for the chance at this!
Awesome show!!!!
would love to win this
Fantastic show. Great writing, phenomenal wardrobe, incredible set design.
I want to win!
What a great giveaway!
Here’s hoping!
I like you on Facebook: ajfuller and I would love to win. This show is amazing and I love the period dresses just as much as the great dialogue.
I really love the show, it makes me really nostalgic for the 60s. I love the fashion and the acting is incredible. I “liked” you on facebook as Jes Sica.
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