History Trivia / MadMen

* EnforcedMethodActing: During the filming of the infamous lawnmower scene, the actors were told that the fake blood would be sprayed at the count of three. It was fired at the count of two, to make sure their surprised reactions were genuine.

* FanNickname: "Dr. Rape" and "[[Series/GreysAnatomy Dr. McRapey]]" for Greg Harris, Joan's husband.

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* SexySpectacles (formerly)

* UnderminedByReality: For many fans, the show's pro-feminist message is tainted by Matthew Weiner's sexual harassment allegations.

* {{Jossed}}: Many fans thought that Don would commit suicide, based on the title sequence. [[spoiler: He's alive and well at the end of the final episode.]]

** Creator/ChristinaHendricks was learning how to play the accordion during the early years of the show and that talent was incorporated into the 3rd Season when Greg begs Joan to perform for his guests to distract from the reveal that he's a failure as a surgeon, Hendricks even gets the chance to show off her singing skills. Said episode even has Creator/VincentKartheiser dancing to the Charleston, and Michael Gladis's capella singing.

** Creator/ChristinaHendricks was learning how to play the accordion during the early years of the show and that talent was incorporated into the 3rd Season when Greg begs Joan to perform for his guests to distract from the reveal that he's a failure as a surgeon, Hendricks even gets the chance to show off her singing skills. Said episode even has Vincent Kartheiser dancing to the Charleston, and Michael Gladis's capella singing.

** Vincent Kartheiser gained weight and shaved his hairline to give the allusion of Pete's personal life falling apart in latter seasons.

* RomanceOnTheSet: Alexis Bledel (Beth Dawes) and Vincent Kartheiser (Pete Campbell) played two people in an affair in Season 5 (early 2012), officially started dating in October 2012, and got engaged in March 2013.

* BigNameFan: UsefulNotes/BarackObama sent a fan letter to Matthew Weiner following season 3, telling him how much he enjoys the show. A stunned and flattered Weiner keeps the letter from Obama in a frame on the wall outside of his office.

** Creator/SarahSilverman was offered an audition for the role of Rachel Menken but turned down the offer because she was starring in ''Series/TheSarahSilvermanProgram. Silverman was recommended for the role by Creator/JonHamm, who had previously guest starred on the show.

** Jessica Paré auditioned for the roles of the prostitute that slaps Don in the face early in season four before being cast as Megan Calvet.

** Jessica Paré auditioned for the roles of Rachel Menken and Jane Siegel before being cast as Megan Calvet.

* McLeaned: Lane was killed off in part because Jared Harris had too many other upcoming acting commitments (especially with playing Professor Moriarty in the new ''[[Film/SherlockHolmes2009 Sherlock]] [[Film/SherlockHolmesAGameOfShadows Holmes]]'' films). There were no hard feelings, though; Harris recognized he was simply too busy and came back to direct "Time & Life" in Season [=7B=].

* CastTheRunnerUp: Creator/JohnSlattery prepared an audition to play Don Draper. Matt Weiner had already decided on Creator/JonHamm, but found Slattery perfect for Roger Sterling, Jr.

* FakeAmerican: Deliberately averted by Matthew Weiner, who refused to cast English actors as Americans (thus making him the American answer to J.K. Rowling in that sense). Thus making Jared Harris being cast as Lane Pryce seemingly rare case for an English actor on an American series who gets to keep his regular accent.

** Jon Hamm originally auditioned for Jack Donaghy on ''Series/ThirtyRock''. One wonders who they'd have cast as Don without Hamm.

** Don Draper's [[DrinkOrder signature Old Fashioned]] was long forgotten when the show aired and has seen a comeback, along with the Manhattan. Hilarity generally ensues when younger fans used to lighter concoctions try these [[GargleBlaster rather strong cocktails]] for the first time.

** Many of the period styles from the show have crept back into fashion. Joan's wiggle dresses and pencil skirts for one, became really popular with many women since they flatter a whole range of body-types and don't obscure feminine curves.

** John Slattery originally auditioned for the role of Don Draper, but the production team felt he was too old.

** According to commentary, the reason for Pete keeping his hunting rifle in his office was just in case the writers ever planned for him to commit suicide.

* DirectedByCastMember: Jon Hamm (Don) directed two episodes, and John Slattery (Roger) directed five episodes. Jared Harris (Lane Pryce) directed "Time & Life", although that episode was produced after Harris left the show.

* TheCastShowOff: Creator/ChristinaHendricks was learning how to play the accordion during the early years of the show and that talent was incorporated into the 3rd Season when Greg begs Joan to perform for his guests to distract from the reveal that he's a failure as a surgeon, Hendricks even gets the chance to show off her singing skills. Said episode even has Vincent Kartheiser dancing to the Charleston, and Michael Gladis's capella singing.

* DyeingForYourArt: It was said that Matthew Weiner asked most of the cast members, especially the women, to abstain from certain workouts that are trendy in the 21st Century, so they'd look more like people did in the 1960s.

* ExecutiveMeddling: Resulted in a six-month delay to Season Five. Contentious negotiations between AMC and Matthew Weiner eventually led to a deal which included shortening episodes by two minutes, increased product placement, and possibly trimming the cast.

* RealLife/MeanCharacterNiceActor:
** Hamm is a nice comedian in real life, but there's no doubt that Draper can be a dick.
** Pete Campbell can often be one of the more detestable characters in the show. Vincent Kartheiser, on the other hand, is generally a good-humored guy, if his [[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5M-iiIpzEfU participation in the Nerdist bowling episode]] is anything to go by.
** Rich Sommer comes across as quite humble in contrast to Harry Crane (at least the Harry of the last few seasons).
** While Joan can be a bit [[IceQueen "honest"]] at times, Christina Hendricks is very bubbly and soft spoken.
** January Jones has a taste for fart jokes (so far from her perfectionist and beauty-valuing character Betty) and gets along famously with her screen daughter, Kiernan Shipka

* McLeaned: Lane was killed off in part because Jared Harris had too many other upcoming acting commitments (especially with playing Professor Moriarty in the new ''Film/SherlockHolmes'' films). There were no hard feelings, though; Harris recognized he was simply too busy and came back to direct "Time & Life" in Season [=7B=].

* RoleAssociation: Both ''Series/PhilOfTheFuture'' 's dad and ''Series/JudgingAmy'' 's baby brother are partners in Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce (unfortunately, the former has cancer so wants to get out).

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* Both ''Series/PhilOfTheFuture'' 's dad and ''Series/JudgingAmy'' 's baby brother are partners in Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce (unfortunately, the former has cancer so wants to get out).