But sometimes "the odd drink" turns into many more, and there were numerous episodes in which Don gets full-blown drunk at work. Things eventually reach a tragic crescendo in season four, as Don falls into a horrible pit of alcoholism following his divorce from Betty. He loses entire weekends, ditches work, and often forgets what he tells his employees. It was sloppy, and it was very distressing.
While Don's alcoholism was tough to behold, it often resulted in some genius pitches. Part of what makes Mad Men so unique and lovable is that it works as a character piece, a period drama, and a lesson in marketing. Don's pitches were always a sight to behold, and they were enough to leave viewers and even other characters in tears.
It was always interesting to watch Don's thought and creative process, and the results were always mesmerizing. The show truly did feature some fantastic ads. There's no denying that Don's parenting is questionable at best. He is absent throughout large chunks of their upbringing - often working late or neglecting family time to pursue another sexual exploit. Even when he's physically present, he's often not there - instead, he's thinking about work or deep into the newspaper, the TV, or a drink.
As Sally later tells Betty, "My father has never given me anything. There were times when Don was a good father, and those moments were often heartfelt and beautiful. Whenever Don actually put in an effort, he was quite a good father. Sometimes he spoiled the kids, like taking them to Beatles concerts, the movies, and even Disneyland. He let them into his personal life, like when he took them to see his rotten childhood home.
He even gives Sally a fantastic bit of advice and one of the show's most beautiful quotes when he told her, "You're a very beautiful girl. It's up to you to be more than that. However, this side of him only appears after a couple of drinks.
Alcohol, it seems, is the only remedy for his cynicism…but what a remedy it can be! In this bonding moment between Don and one out of two of his only platonic female friends, he confides in and consoles Joan after her divorce. Sensitive Don is a drink away from becoming a Wrecked Don. He does not often become vulnerable for the sake of somebody else.
It is a beautiful moment between two colleagues-turned-friends that builds on their 7-season history together. They have truly done it their way. Want to keep up with breaking news? Subscribe to our email newsletter. By Courtesy of AMC. By Richard Nguyen , Contributing Writer.
I love Mad Men. The whole cast does such a wonderful job that it is hard to think of these people in modern day. Betty, Joan, Roger and Don all seem to have been plucked right out of Quite frankly, if you really want to be a success… find yourself a Joan. She is the office manager who is on top of everything.
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