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Today in history: Good sex with Dr. Ruth
June 4, 2015Today is the birthday of Dr. Ruth Westheimer, born (as Karola Ruth Siegel) in 1928 in Wiesenfeld, Germany.
Read moreThe fetishism of commodities: “Mad Men,” capitalism, and its discontents
June 1, 2015What made "Mad Men" arguably the greatest dramatic series in American TV history is that there was a method to its madness.
Read more“Mad Men”: Betty gives poignant gift
May 11, 2015Season seven, episode thirteen: what an utterly sad Mother's Day episode!
Read moreNot a very comfortable place for “Mad Men”
May 6, 2015Odd disjointedness and surreal fantasy dreamscapes feature prominently in this episode.
Read more“Mad Men” asks, “What’s in a name?”
April 28, 2015Although professional changes present levels of challenge for the men, it's the women of the episode who are most strongly affected.
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