Who wrote the pilot script for Mad Men in 2000?
Matthew Weiner wrote the first draft of a pilot script for Mad Men while working as a staff writer on Becker. David Chase read that script in 2002 and recruited Weiner to work on The Sopranos.
Questions about Mad Men
Short answers, pulled from the story.
When did filming begin for the Mad Men pilot episode?
The pilot episode began filming on the 20th of April 2006 at Silvercup Studios in New York City. Subsequent episodes were filmed at Los Angeles Center Studios.
What is the real name of Don Draper in Mad Men?
It is revealed early in the series that Don Draper's real name is Richard Whitman. During the Korean War, Whitman assumed the identity of his CO Lieutenant Don Draper who was killed during an ambush.
How many Emmy Awards did Mad Men win overall?
Mad Men won many awards including 16 Emmys and 5 Golden Globes. It was also the first basic cable series to receive the Emmy Award for Outstanding Drama Series winning it each year from 2008 to 2011.
Which network originally passed on buying Mad Men before AMC picked it up?
HBO expressed interest but insisted that David Chase be executive producer which Chase declined despite his enthusiasm for the material. HBO CEO Richard Plepler later named passing on Mad Men as his biggest regret from his time at HBO.