‘Mad Men’: ‘Lady Lazarus’ review
Don Draper, omniscient idol of advertising, is starting to age, starting to lose his Midas touch, and starting to show the ultimate weakness of an ad man.
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Don Draper, omniscient idol of advertising, is starting to age, starting to lose his Midas touch, and starting to show the ultimate weakness of an ad man.
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