The Uncensored, Epic, Never-Told Story Behind "Mad Men"

#THRMadMen Oral History: Guess who almost got her own 'Mad Men' spinoff? http://t.co/GsgFF1043I http://ift.tt/1OM4hAm

— Hollywood Reporter (@THR) March 28, 2015

Tidbits:

-Matt Weiner wrote the script in 2001. Wanted HBO to buy the pilot. Also met with FX who wanted it 30 mins long

-January Jones read for Peggy

-Jon Hamm was at the bottom of the list to be considered for Don

-Danny Masterson auditioned for the series

-John Slattery read for Don

-AMC struggled financially with the show

-Network didn't want any kind of focus on Betty

-During negotiations, AMC wanted to cut show time and get rid of 30% of the cast

-AMC also wanted Sally and Peggy spin-offs

-Matt took home $30 million after almost walking. Thinks being off the air so long damaged the show

-Cast TPd Matt's car on the final day of shooting





























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The full article is a really great read. Second half of the final season premieres April 5th.