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It’s time for some trivia with style. We’re looking sleek and dapper with Mad Men trivia on episode 272 of the Dorky Geeky Nerdy Trivia Podcast.
The historical drama turned heads with its striking visual style and costumes. And, this week, it’s our focus as we work our way through TV show trivia.
That covers the basics, so let’s begin the show.
The Dorky Round
- Who played Don Draper throughout the series?
a. Jon Hamm - Elisabeth Moss played what character?
a. Peggy Olson - John Slattery plays what Senior Partner in the firm?
a. Roger Sterling, Jr. - Cristina Hendricks played what office manager on the series?
a. Joan Holloway - The twelfth episode of the series takes place on November 8, 1960, during the election of which US President?
a. John F Kennedy. He defeated then-Vice President Richard Nixon. - The majority of Mad Men takes place during which decade?
a. The 1960s - What real-life cigarette brand is Don and company trying to get as a client in first episode?
a. Lucky Strike - The “Mad” in Mad Men is short for what street?
a. Madison Avenue - Mad Men ran on what cable network in the US?
a. AMC - What Chernobyl star played Lane Pryce in Mad Men?
a. Jared Harris
The Geeky Round
- By the end of the series, Sterling Cooper had been renamed what?
a. Sterling Cooper & Partners - Don Draper marries what secretary?
a. Megan Calvet - Don Draper fought in what war?
a. The Korean War - Though the series is iconically New York, Don Draper ends the series in which US 7state?
a. California - Mad Men premiered in what year?
a. The show first aired in 2007 - How many children does Don have?
a. Three. Sally, Robert, and Eugene - What X-Men First Class actress played Betty Hofstadt?
a. January Jones - Which actor would, sometimes, need three shaves a day on set?
a. Jon Hamm. Apparently, his stubble would ruin continuity, so they had to re-shave him throughout the day. - Pete brings in an account from Vicks Chemical for what acne-fighting treatment?
a. Clearasil - Played by Rich Sommer, who was the head of Sterling Cooper’s TV department?
a. Harry Crane
The Nerdy Round
- Who is credited with creating Mad Men?
a. Matthew Weiner - How many seasons did Mad Men have?
a. Seven - What was the title of the series finale?
a. Person to Person - Due to his service during the war, Roger Sterling has issues working with what Japanese company?
a. Honda - Bertram Cooper died just after what historic event?
a. The Apollo 11 moon landing. - What is the title of the series premiere?
a. Smoke Gets in Your Eyes - John Slattery originally auditioned for which role?
a. Don Draper - What is Don Draper’s real name?
a. Richard “Dick” Whitman - Which character ends his run on the series by being wheeled out on a stretcher screaming, “Get out while you can!”?
a. Michael Ginsberg - Henry Francis worked for what New York Governor?
a. Nelson Rockefeller. He was governor from 1959 to 1973. He would later become Vice-President under Gerald Ford.
Episode Conclusion
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