Episode

Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

by Alan Taylor, Matthew Weiner, Todd London, Greg Schultz, Jack Lechner and 35 others

In 1960 New York City - the high-powered and glamorous "Golden Age" of advertising - Don Draper, the biggest ad man in the business, struggles to stay a step ahead of the rapidly changing times and the young executives nipping at his heels.

(6 total)

Characters

Matthew Weiner (6)Don Draper (3)Joan Holloway (2)Jon Hamm (2)Christina Hendricks (2)Jon Haam (1)Vincent Kartheiser (1)Pete Campbell (1)

“Fear stimulates my imagination.”

— Matthew Weiner, Don Draper, Jon Haam, imdb.com

Tagged: Fear, stimulates, Imagination

“The reason you haven't felt is because it doesn't exist. What you call love was invented by guys like me...to sell nylons.”

— Matthew Weiner, Don Draper, Jon Hamm, imdb.com

Tagged: Love, Advertising

“Now try not to be overwhelmed by all this technology. It looks complicated, but the men who designed it made it simple enough for a woman to use.”

— Matthew Weiner, Joan Holloway, Christina Hendricks, imdb.com

Tagged: Technology, Misogyny

“Go home, take a paper bag and cut some eyeholes out of it. Put it over your head, get undressed and look at yourself in the mirror. Really evaluate where your strengths and weaknesses are. And be honest.”

— Matthew Weiner, Joan Holloway, Christina Hendricks, imdb.com

Tagged: Nudity, Honesty, Body Image

“Of course I love you. I'm giving up my life to be with you, aren't I?”

— Matthew Weiner, Pete Campbell, Vincent Kartheiser, imdb.com

Tagged: Love, Sacrifice

“Don: We should get married. Midge: You think I'd make a good ex-wife?”

— Matthew Weiner, Don Draper, Jon Hamm, imdb.com

Tagged: Marriage, ex-wife