Making The Pilot

Mad Men Deconstructed by Greg Hansen

May 7, 202119:39TV & Film

Making The Pilot tells the story of Mad Men's unlikely development - from a speculative screenplay that sat for nearly 8 years to the premiere episode of AMC's signature television series. YouTube Instagram Email Us Musi...

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