It seems like all anyone can talk since Sunday is Mad Men. Not only did the show lay the groundwork for what I’m sure will be an amazing season but it also did amazing in the ratings game and was up 33% from where it started last year.

One of the reasons that I love the show is how accurately it portrays the time in which it is set–the research that goes into each episode must be really intense.   It makes the show not only entertaining but also educational in a sense, which is awesome. And is why I was glad to come across a tumblr called The Footnotes of Mad Men.

The tumblr basically looks at Mad Men episodes and gives you the historical context to various aspects of the show.  For example, in connection to Sunday’s episode there is a post about what it meant to be a stewardess back in the day, one about the painting in Cooper’s office and finally one about the real ad campaigns for London Fog.

I recommend giving the site a read if you are Mad Men fan.  It makes for an even richer viewing experience and gives you some food for thought, especially when it comes to thinking about how advertising has changed.

Also–what did you think of Sunday night’s episode?